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Accurate Auto
- Oil
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“I've taken both my wife's and my cars inn for various repairs and maintenance great experience, this neighborhood auto shop acts like a large dealership without the outrageous pricing.”
Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Des Plaines, IL
24 technicians listed · 16 in Des Plaines · 12 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Oil
- Price
- Technician
“Excellent service Chris was a absolute gem and helping me with my car repairs he made me comfortable with the pricing and whatever they were doing and kept me updated can't say enough about the customer service absolutely superb”
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Niko's Automotive Company
- Work
- Prices
- Honest
“Niko helped me solve a vapor leak in my gas tank which was causing my check engine light to come on, and he did it on short notice so I could pass state emissions.”
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Damiano Diesel Service
- Prices
- Truck
- Know
“I was having trouble with one of my tow trucks called Peter up to pick his brain not only did he help me out with knowledge he borrowed me 2 parts to eliminate a possibility basically saving me a whole lot of money .”
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Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Fair
“They keep me up to date on any repairs, costs, or finding what's wrong with my car and they take care of it in a reasonable manner, I never have to go long periods of time without a vehicle.”
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Des Plaines Auto Clinic & Tire
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- Work
“My 2014 civic suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, just right across this shop and Nick and his guy help me pushed it in their shop and was able to fixed it same day, Nick was honest and he gave an extremely good service.”
Area overview: Des Plaines, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 16 are in Des Plaines itself and 8 come from towns including Arlington Heights (2, 6 mi), Palatine (2, 9 mi) and Elk Grove Village (1, 5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,288 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (88%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 12 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine lights (2) and engine repairs (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 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 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Des Plaines, IL, 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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“He would never overcharge you (cheaper than anywhere i have ever been) and when he can't offer a best price for a part, he told me to go get a cheaper part from costco and such and he will just do the replacement and charged me a very small fee for a...”
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C & H Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
- BMW
“The mechanic here tried to actually find the issue with the AC to repare/replace the correct items rather than just replace the whole thing just bc it's "faster" for them (bc it's also more expensive).”
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Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines
- Towed
- Mechanics
- Dollars
“Will definitely recommend to friends / family”
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Big Cars
- Prices
- Oil
- Happy
“It was my first time visiting the craftsmen, they do their job very well, the dispatcher girl was nice and pleasant) I will come to you again, thank you)”
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Steves Automotive Repair Center
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- Work
- Mechanic
“Steve is awesome!”
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A J Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Vehicle
“From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, who were not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about all things automotive.”
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Wolf & Central Auto Repair Inc
- Pricing
“Great service knowledgeable mechanic especially for VW and german cars.”
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CC Automotive LLC
“But I am glad you could be the ones that work on my vehicle.”
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Autoxpert
“Autoexperts and Mel are reliable, affordable and honest.”
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Bully Auto Care
“They do not try to rip u off like other places”
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Rolando's Car Care
“I came in recently and was greeted by Rachel and aneesh and man what a difference between the 2 Rachel was kind and caring helped me and as I saw the other gentleman aneesh dealing with other customers he looked very put out and just like he didn't ...”
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Palatine Shell Service
- Tires
- Price
- Car Service
“On a busy week, they're upfront with scheduling so I know how long to expect to be in the shop for, and have even gone so far as to offer me a ride if I need a lift so a nearby address!”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
“Not only the problem was correctly diagnosed and fixed for a moderate price, but also my car key battery was replaced for under $1 (Honda dealership charges $40 for key battery replacement).”
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Sun Auto Service
- Honest
- Prices
- Team
“They have always provided great service at a good price and give great advice - including telling me to get rid of one car because it had reached the point it was going to cost me more than it was worth to keep it on the road.”
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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“Super recommended, Popular Muffler fixed my car, if you are looking for an honest mechanic with reasonable prices who will fix it in a quick time then with Popular Muffler you have everything mentioned, Moises is an expert in all types of car repairs...”
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Casey Automotive
“Overall I was satisfied with the service except for the right front light that they said was functioning correctly and had not worked since I bought it home I called and they told me to bring it back next week”
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Remington Automotive
“Thanks for making and taking time to look over every inch of a car i am purchasing and pointing out all the potential issues as well as making it affordable to fix the problems that are potentially dangerous.”
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My Mechanic
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- Prices
- Diagnosed
“On my way to work car breaks down early in the morning I stopped they fixed with a professional attitude missing in the world today, you'd thought I was a regular customer by the way I was treated better than 5 STAR!”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Des Plaines, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$96
Maximum cost
$1491
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$118
$256
Average price range is based on 259 cost profiles
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Why are some of these shops outside Des Plaines?
16 of the 24 shops sit in Des Plaines and the others come from other towns within 15 mi, listed under their own city. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.
What customers say about technicians in and near Des Plaines
- “Came to the shop for a muffler issue but they did not have welding tools to take care of the issue.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “Have been there yesterday. Reliable customer service, prices and always offering you best solution for repair.” — customer of Big Cars
- “Got a muffler delete done on my BMW 328i, they had it done in 20 minutes with great welds and bends and the quality was amazing, highly recommend!” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
- “Repaired both for great price. When I picked the truck up I mentioned I had an exhaust leak and he said he noticed it and I had a cracked manifold.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.