Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Des Plaines, IL

15 technicians listed · 13 in Des Plaines · 8 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

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Accurate Auto

Accurate Auto

4.8 48 reviews
“This is the place I am taking my car & will tell family & friends.”
$50 off alignmentHybrid & EV serviceBBB A+Since 1984Financing
1580 E Oakton St
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

4.4 36 reviews
“Everything was ready to go when I arrived and they were awesome to work with.”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantyFinancing availableFleet accountsBBB accreditedSince 2005
540 E Algonquin Rd
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Niko's Automotive Company

Niko's Automotive Company

4.8 38 reviews
“I've been taking my car to him for several years and he has always been reliable and a super nice guy.”
BBB A+Since 2013
Must enter on Miner no entrance off of Rand Rd Google Maps is wrong, 1844 Miner St
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Damiano Diesel Service

Damiano Diesel Service

4.7 37 reviews
“Great,educated, people, I know a few things about cars and trucks, and this the only one I trust”
BBB A+Since 1987
10 S River Rd
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Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales

Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales

4.8 50 reviews
“I've been here couple time bring my cars, family and friends car and it's a trustworthy auto clinic I've been.”
Since 1960
173 S Wolf Rd
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Family Auto 자동차 정비

Family Auto 자동차 정비

4.6 44 reviews
“I'll be driving the extra 45 minutes to get my car to Family Auto from now on.”
475 Lee St
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Listed for drivers in and around Des Plaines, 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: Des Plaines, IL

Of the 15 technicians we list here, 13 are in Des Plaines itself and 2 come from Mount Prospect (1, 3 mi) and Elk Grove Village (1, 5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,579 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays. 5 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 2005. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the technicians on this page; 3 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 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 Des Plaines?

13 of the 15 shops sit in Des Plaines 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.

C & H Auto Repair

C & H Auto Repair

4.9 32 reviews
“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).”
Hybrid & EV serviceSince 2011
1300 Miner St Suite # 3
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Big Cars

Big Cars

4.5 36 reviews
“They do everything quickly and qualitatively and the prices are normal, I recommend!”
555 Rand Rd
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A J Auto Services

A J Auto Services

4.4 26 reviews
“Very good mechanic, does take care of all car problems for a very reasonable price.”
250 S River Rd
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Wolf & Central Auto Repair Inc

Wolf & Central Auto Repair Inc

4.7 11 reviews
“Maz is a very friendly,honest technician!!”
Since 2004
710 N Wolf Rd
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CC Automotive LLC

CC Automotive LLC

5.0 3 reviews
“This auto shop is the best they fix everything and anything for a reasonable amount.”
110 S River Rd Suite 6
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Autoxpert

Autoxpert

4.5 1 review
“Autoexperts and Mel are reliable, affordable and honest.”
Since 2009
1250 Rand Rd
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Bully Auto Care

Bully Auto Care

3.9 3 reviews
“They always do an excellent job at very reasonable prices.”
Since 1998
1855 E Oakton St
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Rolando's Car Care

Rolando's Car Care

4.6 45 reviews
“Always quality care for reasonable prices.”
Coupons & offersFree consultationBBB A+Since 2005Family-ownedFinancing
Elk Grove Village, IL · 5 mi from Des Plaines
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German Auto Repair

German Auto Repair

4.7 44 reviews
“Quick and excellent service at a good price!”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantyEuropean car specialistFinancing availableSince 2017BBB A
Mount Prospect, IL · 3 mi from Des Plaines
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