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Lloyd Tire & Alignment
“Update 4/26/24: Lloyd's again making it simple to get an appointment, follow through on service, communicate with customer, and make sure we are satisfied.”
Muffler & Exhaust Shops near Chapel Hill, NC
We have 3 technicians in Chapel Hill on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 21 from towns including Durham (11, 8 mi), Cary (4, 16 mi) and Mebane (2, 16 mi).
4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Brown's Automotive
“They took the time to keep me informed on all repair activities and delays (Honda's) around parts as well as doing an excellent job repairing the CR-V.”
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Horne's Automotive
- Prices
“Great mechanic, worked on my diesel truck now it runs great also worked on my 4 runner all around very good mechanic Im very glad I was referred to him by the wrecker service for my diesel now I will not go anywhere else for our 5 vehicles.”
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Yeargan's Top Notch Auto Inc
- Diagnose
- Area
- Toyota
“Excellent service, perhaps a little high in price, but the reviews are complete, as well as bilingual service, which is important when you don't know mechanical terms.”
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Bob's Radiator & Muffler
“I just missed Bob before closing the day before, and I didn't bother leaving a voicemail, but he called me back before opening the next morning to see what I needed.”
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TAO Auto
- Charged
- Fan
- Dealership
“Very pleased with their willingness to do the right thing when I would never have even known the difference and would have paid whatever the cost was willingly.”
Area overview: Chapel Hill, NC
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 5,154 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (84%) and value (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "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 oil change (4), air conditioning (2), brake repair (2), check engine light (2) and electrical systems (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 4 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Chapel Hill, NC, these 24 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.
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Techni-Quest Automotive Service
- Quality
- Job
- Inspection
“I heard about the car repair shop through a friend, and since finding a reliable or trustworthy mechanic has felt like an impossibility in today's world, I sort of took the recommendation with a grain of salt.”
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R&J Mechanical Welding
- Team
- Engine
- Projects
“Folks over at Peak Auto sent me over to Andy and the great folks at R&J for some exhaust work to be done, and I cannot recommend them enough to anybody on the edge on whether or not to give them a shot.”
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Northgate Auto Service
- Work
- Dealership
- Diagnosis
“They identified it but said that cannot take care of the issue because it requires special expertise and environmental conditions (having to do with fire hazard).”
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Roland's Auto Center Inc
- Honest
- Quotes
- Charged
“They did an incredible job AND While there I notice the way Roland handles customers… he clarifies the need for an appointment to people AND there is no mystery”
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Frazier's Garage Inc
- Oil
- Diagnostic
- Charge
“I trust that they will give me accurate information about what needs to be done on my vehicle and not try to take advantage of me because I am a woman.”
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Cary Car Care
“They were fast with there diagnostic and after wards they were able to take the time to talk about my specific problem and to go in depth with my options.”
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Yearby's Auto & Tire
- Fair
- Oil
- Quality
“I am always happy with the level of service he provides.”
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Pit Stop Express Lube & Inspection
“I've used Pit Stop/Tim since I got married--my wife refused to let her car be touched by anyone else, because her family has used Pit Stop for her whole driving career.”
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Ace Tire & Muffler
- Leak
- Job
- Price
“My old Honda was very loud because it had a hole in exhaust pipe, I got the muffler and entire pipe replaced at a very reasonable price on the spot in the morning!”
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Mebane Tire & Automotive
- Work
- Morning
- Inspection
“We had them fix our daughter's car and then a week later it wouldn't start after she had stopped by Tommy's to get a snack in between school and work.”
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David's Automotive
- Work
- Father
- Job
“They gave me a ride to work even though they didn't have to and ensured I would have my car back by the end of the day if it was the problem they thought it was.”
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Os-Car's Auto Repair
- Light
- Fair
- Price
“They have treated every person I have sent well, have done the opposite of scamming them (other shops quoting work that's not needed, this shop telling the customer what they actually need, etc.”
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The Digital Chassis
- Sensor
- Handles
- Mechanic
“I live in the Burlington area, and my usual mechanic was backed up 3 weeks, so I went hunting throughout the Triangle area for a mechanic that is good at working on older model BMW's and other European cars.”
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Ace Muffler Shop
“Ace Muffler is without exception the BEST customer service, the BEST pricing, the MOST honest and MOST efficient auto body shop I have ever done business with.”
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Aw's Auto Service and Tires LLC
“I've been here probably 10+ times and everyone I've worked with has been really nice, and, more importantly, honest about my options and the choices available given the situation of the vehicle.”
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Graham's Automotive Inc.
- Work
- Inspection
- Quality
“They did exactly what I asked them it would be nice though if they could look around the car and let you know what was going bad or what might need to be done later kind of like what Braxton does that would be nice but the people were really nice and...”
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United Auto Repair Center LLC
- Inspection
- Vehicle
- Prices
“They do charge a $5 convenience fee to run a card if you don't have cash, but in my opinion it was money well spent for such a quick turnaround with no appointment required!”
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Automotive Solutions
- Dealership
- Opinion
- Warranty
“Tioga explained my needs so I could understand, bought parts that sometimes are hard to get for this vintage Porsche and had me drive it before paying the repair bill.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Chapel Hill, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$98
Maximum cost
$1519
National Average
$152
Avg Per Hour Rates
$82
$120
$261
Typical price range is based on 523 cost profiles
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Can I book an exhaust job online in Chapel Hill?
An online booking link appears on 4 of the 24 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.
What customers say about technicians near Chapel Hill
- “Easy, knowledgeable and accommodating. Very professional, quality workmanship at a very reasonable price.” — customer of R&J Mechanical Welding
- “Real good honest people they did a fantastic job on my exhaust real easy to work with and they will get you in and out.” — customer of Ace Tire & Muffler
- “Ace Muffler quoted me a very reasonable price for welding a new flex pipe and another pipe repair, and were able to get me in and out quickly.” — customer of Ace Muffler Shop
- “Bob provides an exceptional level of customer service at an affordable price.” — customer of Bob's Radiator & Muffler
- “My car needed a new catalytic converter. Bob was extremely helpful through the process and did everything possible to replace the converter in a timely manner.” — customer of Bob's Radiator & Muffler
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.