Art's Automotive
“Art's is my go to shop for any mechanical work for the last 20 years.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Berkeley, CA
15 technicians listed · 11 in Berkeley · 4 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Berkeley Minicar
“There is not other shop on the Bay Area who would have done for me what Berkeley mini car did.”
Walsh Brothers Inc.
“Very helpful, transparent, and have done a fantastic job on numerous cars for me.”
Patti's Auto Care LLC
“Especially appreciate that she is 100% above-board, respectful, not pushy, and takes the time to explain and discuss her recommendations.”
Wise Auto Tech
“Car needed a new starter, they fixed it for a fair price and had it back to me a few hours later.”
German Auto Sport
“They communicated well, explained things well without trying to make you feel dumb, and were very nice which says a lot because most of the time when dealing with cars the stereotypes ring true.”
Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, CA, 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: Berkeley, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 11 are in Berkeley itself and 4 come from Oakland (2, 7 mi), San Francisco (1, 12 mi) and Walnut Creek (1, 13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,234 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3), pre purchase inspections (2) and timing belt replacement (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Can I book an exhaust job online with shops listed for Berkeley?
An online booking link appears on 5 of the 15 listings here. Most exhaust work is short enough to be a same-week appointment, though a converter or a full section may wait on a part arriving.
Precision People's Car Repair
“I have used this repair shop, or service shop twice now and both times they get five star service.”
Berkeley Auto Care
“Still the only place I truly trust to deliver top service at a great price.”
Berkeley Auto Repair and Smog
“I called the day before for an urgent repair on my car's heater hose and was able to bring my car in the very next day.”
Peter's Automotive Service
“We had this loud roaring noise in the back of our car and he was able to identify the issues right away.”
Cabello Brothers Automotive
Frank's Auto Service and Repair
“The mechanics and Service Advisors make sure current and long-term mechanical issues are identified, monitored, and appropriately resolved.”
Auto City Repair
“Easy to make appointment, very friendly team, quick service.”
Minute Muffler & Service Center
“Gave info to help me even if they weren't going to make the money”
Auto Row Smog & Repair
“Brian not only did it for free but he fixed the minor problem and did it in under 5 mins.”
Why these companies made our list
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