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Rolando's Car Care
“Turns out the previous shop I went to was intensely deceitful, price gouging me and urging me to fix things that don't need fixing, while beating around the bush with things that *actually* need fixing.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops near Hoffman Estates, IL
There are no technicians listed in Hoffman Estates itself yet; the 24 below are the closest options, from towns including Palatine (4, 7 mi), Schaumburg (2, 4 mi) and Arlington Heights (2, 9 mi).
11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Palatine Shell Service
- Brakes
- Tires
- Car Service
“Stopped in there because of both air in my tire, and the Machine was broken, Will fixed the machine can help help me when it was very very cold outside.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
“Have stayed with them for many years: one time when I brought car in, they suspected a problem for about $150 of work - later they called and said no problem.”
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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“The moment I called, I was greeted by a friendly receptionist, who took the time to listen to my concerns and promptly assessed my vehicle and offered a budget friendly tow service.”
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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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My Mechanic
- Oil
- Vehicle
- Diagnosed
“From there we talked for a bit about options and to my surprise wasn't pressured into making the repairs even though that's obviously what will make the shop money in the short term.”
Listed for drivers in and around Hoffman Estates, 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.
Area overview: Hoffman Estates, IL
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,144 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (87%) and value (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 11 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repairs (4), brake repair & service (3), engine diagnostics (2), exhaust system (2) and oil changes (2). 10 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 6 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 12 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the technicians on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 9 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.
Do any shops listed for Hoffman Estates check an exhaust free?
3 of the 24 shops state that they estimate at no charge. Exhaust work is one of the few jobs where that is easy to honor, because the fault is visible from under the car, so ask them to put it on the lift and point at the hole.
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
“Part of being a careful shopper, as anyone knows by reading this, is to check out all the reviews online and make an informed decision, before spending your money.”
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Lucky Knuckles Garage
- Mechanics
- Vehicle
- Engine
“I have been here now for many different repairs, and these are good honest guys with the knowledge and aptitude of the cars, trucks and motorcycles they repair.”
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Accurate Auto
- Diagnosed
- Oil
- Mechanic
“They were able to provide me with a loaner vehicle and get me out the door in a few minutes so that I could make it to work on time while they worked on my vehicle.”
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B & B Auto Repair Inc
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Work
“He did a phenomenal job, fixed a lot of other issues I didn't even know I had (broken intake bolts, stretched brake lines) to keep my and my family safe.”
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German Auto Repair
- Job
- Mechanic
- Diagnosed
“I camped there over night and in the morning I explained my situation - I do over the road hauling and happened to have a load that I had a deadline on.”
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Lord's Auto Clinic Inc
- Charged
- Honest
- Team
“I didn't think anything of it, but it was time for the dreaded emissions test so I took it into Lord's as the truck obviously won't pass the test with the light on.”
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Skylark Garage
- Work
- Oil
- Mechanic
“Joe was able to identify the issues that really existed (at a much better price compared to dealership) and give us peace of mind before taking family on a long vacation road trip.”
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Teson Automotive Inc
“I have a great deal of confidence in the folks at Teson ( based on years of service/experience), as they work on the vehicles that transport my family - in many cases - long distances.”
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Enhanced Autowerks
- Vehicles
- Audi
- Mechanic
“From an initial phone call to a vehicle pick up, Jeff has showed great communication skills, phenomenal knowledge and provided step by step of what would need to be done to have my car fixed.”
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Hi-Tech Automotive
“This guys will fix your issues like what they did to my Range Rover Evoque that Land Rover (Hindsdale and Palm Beach branch) cannot fix their own brand.”
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Sound Performance
- Dyno
- Supra
- Questions
“Although they were really full with appointments, Steve ended up squeezing me in not even a week later and I'm a really grateful for that and I will be taking my car Monday to get it tested now that the readiness monitor is already active!”
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Chicago Auto Center
- Vehicles
- Diagnosed
- Car Wash
“We were told that the full 4wd system needed to be replaced and would cost upwards of $6,000 even though a small part was found to be faulty (available to purchase online for around $250-300).”
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Ron's Service
“Today I went into Ron's they have them rebalanced when I left I felt like I was driving a completely different vehicle I give Ron's service 10 Stars more if I could.”
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John & Scott's Auto Repair
- Price
- Honest
- Vehicles
“I've been sending 2 personal cars and 3 company cars to John and Scott's for the past 5 years and have been completely satisfied with the work, prices, and service that they provide.”
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Discount Muffler Brake & Automotive
“Absolutely Excellent services and professionalism AS ALWAYS-Don't trust your vehicles 2 ANYPLACE other than Discount Muffler-please tell them Jason sent you😇 …”
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Quality Mufflers & Brakes
“Brought my 2009 huyandai genesis sedan in for a muffler delete got the job done in 2 hours on a busy day love the sound looks and feels amazing definitely recommend for anything exhaust wise”
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Roselle Service Center
- Vehicle
- Honest
- People
“They made room for me on their schedule on short notice, provided a detailed report, and found enough potential problems and red flags to steer me clear of a potentially costly decision.”
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KS Autocare
- Mechanic
- Brakes
- Job
“Had my splash guard dragging and they got me in and removed it since it couldn't be screwed back on since it required a bigger piece that it connected to.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Hoffman Estates, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$93
Maximum cost
$1440
National Average
$144
Avg Per Hour Rates
$78
$114
$247
Average price range is based on 442 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians near Hoffman Estates
- “They took the time to explain the issue with my exhaust system, showed me the area under my vehicle, and explained how they were going to fix it.” — customer of Discount Muffler Brake & Automotive
- “They have been very straight forward and honest in all of my dealings with them.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
- “Had my daughter’s exhaust repaired here-we were in and out in 20 minutes.” — customer of Quality Mufflers & Brakes
- “Joe is a great mechanic and Ashley is always kind and patient when I am describing my issues.” — customer of Discount Muffler Brake & Automotive
- “Did the repair in the time they estimated and charged less than was quoted.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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