Bob's Radiator & Muffler
“Bob had me in and out with a custom exhaust in an hour.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Durham, NC
16 technicians listed · all 16 in Durham · 8 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Northgate Auto Service
“They will tell you what needs to be done and what can wait.”
Roland's Auto Center Inc
“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”
Yearby's Auto & Tire
“Always excellent service, the problem is corrected the first time and is always done in a timely manner.”
Ace Tire & Muffler
“Ace and Duce are the best, my girlfriend and I will never take our car to anyone else.”
Os-Car's Auto Repair
“They saved me so much money and gave me an honest review of what was going on with my car.”
Listed for drivers in and around Durham, NC, these 16 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: Durham, NC
All 16 technicians we list here are in Durham itself. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,618 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (91%), value (86%) and professionalism (77%). 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 4 of the technicians on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; 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 Durham?
An online booking link appears on 2 of the 16 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.
The Digital Chassis
“If you need very good reliable work on a higher end sport car, especially Porche or BMW, this is an awesome specialty place!”
Ace Muffler Shop
“Owner of the shop made sure it is not exhaust leak one recommend me to get it checked out before investing extra money on it.”
Aw's Auto Service and Tires LLC
“Martin was awesome as well, providing excellent and quick service to get me safely back on the road.”
Porterfield's Auto Care
“They are good at what they do and charge you fairly/ are generous/helpful”
Jordan's Racing Development
“His communication, quality of work, and efficiency are the best I've seen this decade.”
Hope Valley 66
“My family and I have been trusting this place for years now and have always gotten reasonable or even lower prices than other locations.”
Auto Pros
“These are the good guys - good service, good work, good people!”
Mecanico A Domicilio En Durham NC
“I can count on Melbin to fix it in a timely manner at an affordable price!”
Garage Internacional Llc
“We will always bring our cars here.”
Perla Auto Repair & Collision
“The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable about what needed to get done.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Durham
- “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
- “Absolutely great service, fast and friendly. Definitely recommend for all exhaust work.” — customer of Ace Muffler Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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