Dakota K Auto Repair
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Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Arlington Heights, IL
15 technicians listed · 13 in Arlington Heights · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“They were able to get me in the same day I called, and did a great job replacing the pipe.”
Eurospec Motorsport
“Had them work on my 2011 Audi A5, a half a year ago or so and it's still running like a champ.”
Charlie's Ace Auto & Body Service
“He provided a very fair estimate and showed me exactly what had to be replaced and why.”
D Mark Performance
“Drew went through the entire car, we made some changes, and it came back a new car.”
Engine Depot
“Stopped in here 11/1/22 and very impressed with the service and costs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Arlington Heights, IL, these 15 shops handle mufflers, pipes and catalytic converters. What each one says about welding, custom work and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Arlington Heights, IL
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 13 are in Arlington Heights itself and 2 come from Palatine (3 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,695 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "honest". 10 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some of these shops outside Arlington Heights?
13 of the 15 shops sit in Arlington Heights and the others come from other towns within 10 mi. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.
Medina Mufflers
“Jay and his team replaced the resonator and a section of broken pipe on my sons Pontiac Bonneville.”
Benjamin Auto Repair
“Great to have a mechanic you are able to trust and count on!”
Auto Dynasty
“I just want to say my experience working with Auto Dynasty and Miguel has been great and I would highly recommend their services to anyone that may be in need of auto repair work.”
Trackside Automotive
“Create drives great prefect service and great people skills I feel very welcome there!”
Wilke Automotive
“Trustworthy and reliable store to service the car.”
C&A Auto Repair Clinic
“Paolo has been my Mechanic for years always very knowledgeable never fixes anything without letting me know price and labor costs always very honest and Fair .”
Sergio's Garage Auto Sales & Service
“Very efficient and they fixed my car very quickly”
Palatine Shell Service
“Great service , good price , quick for what I needed too.”
Casey Automotive
“Professional and knowledgeable staff willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Arlington Heights
- “Based on this outstanding experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Popular Mufflers & Brakes to anyone in need of reliable and trustworthy automotive services.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
- “Great experience! Had a muffler issue that was resolved within a day and Jay even gave us a free loaner car while they fixed it.” — customer of Medina Mufflers
- “Fixed my oxygen sensor, really good customer service and checked out some other things for my car that didn’t realize needed attention, helped my car run smoother overall.” — customer of Charlie's Ace Auto & Body Service
- “Jay provides top notch service, and got me back on the road in a few hours, can only recommend the place!” — customer of Medina Mufflers
- “Moses took the time to explain and show me the issues and the price was quite reasonable.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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