Str8line Automotive
“Customer service is top on their list, and the repairs are done right the 1st visit.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops near Hamden, CT
We have 2 technicians in Hamden on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including New Haven (3, 6 mi), West Haven (3, 9 mi) and Meriden (2, 12 mi).
7 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Kurt's Automotive
“Best mechanic in the general area honest forthright if he can't handle the job he will suggest another shop that can do the job all around great person”
Safe Auto Service
“We'll they did not disappoint, thanks for the friendly experience and yes, we will be going back again and again to keep our sequoia on the road running strong!”
Civali's Auto
“As usual Civali's does not disappoint, we had a slow leak on a tire and were in and out quickly, thank you, nice job!”
Annex Auto Repair
“Great job best place for everything in East haven”
Wrenchrite Automotive
“If you have a Subaru that needs servicing this is the place to bring your 'Ru.”
Listed for drivers in and around Hamden, CT, 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: Hamden, CT
The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,930 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), engine repair (2) and transmission repair (2). 1 lists 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 2005. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 6 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 Hamden?
2 of the 15 shops sit in Hamden and the others come from other towns within 15 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.
Affordable Transmissions LLC
“If you need good transmission repair and really professional who knows what they are doing you have to go to Affordable Transmission You can trust your vehicle in their hands.”
American Muffler & Brake Shop
“Quoted more than i paid for the vechile, jimmy was polite quick resonable, puring like a kitten.”
RPM Transmission LLC
“Very friendly and gives the best financial advice on your vehicle.”
Fred's Auto Center
“Saved me from a potential disaster last year.”
Access Auto Tires
“Service was phenomenal and owner of the shop is easy-going and friendly.”
Chuck's Garage
“Had an emergency and they were closed but helped diagnose my car's issue, order and replace a part and send me on my way.”
American Muffler & Brake Shop
“Did a very good job fixing my exhaust very quick and affordable would highly recommend going there if you need your exhaust worked on”
A & M Foreign Car Services Inc
“Trustworthy Volvo mechanic at an honest price”
Naugatuck Tire & Automotive
“I've been going here for a few years whenever I have a concern with my tires.”
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