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24 technicians listed · 17 in El Cajon · 6 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around El Cajon, CA, 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.
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 17 are in El Cajon itself and 7 come from San Diego (10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,931 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), value (78%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "quality". 6 are open on Saturdays. 2 show a license on their websites; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 79 years. 5 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 6 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.
An online booking link appears on 6 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.
- “I talked with Wally almost the entire time he rebuilt my exhaust, he was super friendly and professional.” — customer of Wally's World
- “I trust them to work on all our vehicles, and they are truly honest mechanics.” — customer of Elite Smog and Auto
- “Great, speedy service at a reasonable price. They were able to do an exhaust repair for me on a Saturday afternoon without an appointment.” — customer of Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
- “Matt and his team are friendly, professional and very capable with all repairs, from tires to tricky electrical problems.” — customer of Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- “Wally was upfront about the price and was transparent about the fact he wasn’t sure it was the catalytic converter going bad after all.” — customer of Wally's World
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
