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Oxbo Muffler & Brake Shop
“Been coming here for decades even though it's been a while since I had exhaust issues and my dad used to come here with his vehicles when I was a kid.”
Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Joliet, IL
24 technicians listed · 6 in Joliet · 16 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
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Alfa Muffler Shop Inc
“I can't say enough good things about this place although the office is very tiny so you might want to shop around in the neighborhood while you wait for your car unless the weather is good.”
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A-Team Tire & Auto
“I went back a second time and while I felt the parts were a little costly compared to comparable new, not refurbished at the store the labor was reasonable and it was fixed quickly.”
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KJI Auto Repair
- Prices
- Truck
- Mechanic
“Kji is the best repair shop in Joliet honest and reliable have always used them for years would recommend to any friend or family or people I don't even know they have repaired and fixed a lot of vehicles for me in the past Patrick is the best owner ...”
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Five Star Auto Repair
- Scam
- Warranty
- Price
“Super friendly people and with very reasonable prices for any break downs in your car definitely I recommend this shop for anyone that have problems with automobile 🚗”
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Rsmotorworks
- 2016
- Audi
“Took my 2016 Audi S5 to Andy & his crew because I had a coolant leak they quickly diagnosed the problem turned out it was the water pump so got the water pump & thermostat replaced together with a coolant flush & haven't had any issues since.”
Area overview: Joliet, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Joliet itself and 18 come from towns including Plainfield (3, 8 mi), Naperville (3, 16 mi) and Bolingbrook (2, 12 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,570 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (87%) and value (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "warranty". 16 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 66 years. 4 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the technicians on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 7 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Joliet, 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.
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G & J Autotech
- Prices
“Gil and Jose great mechanics, i trust my cars to them for the great work that they do and reasonable prizes, been doing business with them for over 25 years.”
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Precision Diagnostics Inc
- Muffler
- Brake
- Prices
“One of the best mechanic in Plainfield area reasonable prices honest work best worker team I take my all families car his mechanic shop very very reasonable prices I am so happy at my city of Plainfield one of the best mechanic Services Electrical re...”
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Sparks Complete Car Care
- Diagnosed
- Mechanics
- Price
“I left it in their care, they took care of everything rebuilt me a new transmission, it did take awhile unfortunately because they informed me the previous owner attempted to rebuild it and did so incorrectly, which I wasn't even aware of.”
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Cooper Service
- Price
- Company
- Vehicles
“I used to live in the area and they took care of my personal vehicle no problem, now I part own a business with many trucks and after dealing with several other mechanics both cheap and expensive, Cooper's is my go to for repairs and advice, everyone...”
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Naperville Auto Service Center
“Just want to say how wonderful each mechanic the owner and and the front end people thank you for taking time to listen you are all great thank you for being such a blessing if you need to get your car fixed go here”
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
“Services Electrical repair, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Auto A/C replacement, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air ...”
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
- Inspection
- Drive
- Oil
“Patrick and Nathaniel are shop superstars got my baby back on the road with no leaks and running better than ever with new shocks struts plugs wires transmission had to be pulled out to get to the rear main seal leak and they did it in less than 2 da...”
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Palma's Auto Repair and Muffler
“I'm very satisfied with the service and the work done by the guys at Palma's… I would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing work done to their car!!!”
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Ron's Exhaust & Tire
- Desk
- Check Engine Light
- Prices
“Hollis is the best mechanic here ask for hjm I've ever had work on my cars and I have had over 50 in my lifetime you can fix anything and at a great room reliable rate and he is trustworthy and honest and very talented as he is proficient in any kind...”
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Motor Techs
- Passat
- To Reset
- Prices
“This electrical issue prevented the minivan from starting and within 2 days Tim and crew figured out the problem, came up with a solution, and worked to get the new part overnighted.”
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Gear Headz Auto
- Leaking
- Suspension
- Prices
“I have had my vehicle serviced at Gear HDZ a number of times it has always been done professionally and honestly, and I'm committed to go back again and again, with the knowledge it will be completed correctly.”
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Naperville Automotive Solutions
- Mechanic
- Dealership
- Work
“Recently, they only took a short time to pinpoint and resolve my tire pressure sensor issue, which a tire place failed to diagnose multiple times over the past year.”
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A-1 Auto Repair (Hablamos Español)
- Area
- Money
- Price
“Been going to A1 Auto since I moved in the area (in 2007), 3 different family vehicles and have even sent my daughters here for their cars as they grew up and purchased their own & we have never been disappointed!”
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Ewert's Automotive
“The dealership I usually go to could not get me in for almost 2 months, so I'm grateful for the compassion Ewerts showed and the quality service they gave for a reasonable price.”
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
- Job
- Work
- Cost
“Tuffys's Plainfield is professional and polite, completed my full service oil change, tire rotation, and inspection in under an hour, answered all my questions, and provided a coupon for first time client.”
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Velasquez Performance Exhaust
“These guy's did the best work there was, went in for a muffler delete and they knocked it out fast and left me with the best sounding exhaust on my block.”
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Automotive Performance
- Vehicle
- Pricing
- Team
“Automotive Performance is a certified repair shop, and they took care of all the warranty submission tasks, in addition to performing top quality work on the repairs.”
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Rico Auto Services
- Prices
- Mechanic
- Needs
“Ricco's Auto Service is a specialists in all types of vehicle repairs, from Brakes, brake pads, brake rotors, Transmissions, Radiator Repair, Car Batteries,Tie Rod Repair, Spark Plugs, General Car Tune Ups,Tires and tire replacement, tire rotation, t...”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Joliet, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$109
Maximum cost
$1682
National Average
$169
Avg Per Hour Rates
$91
$133
$289
Fair price range is based on 324 cost profiles
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Why are some of these shops outside Joliet?
6 of the 24 shops sit in Joliet and the others come from other towns within 25 mi, listed under their own city. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.
What customers say about technicians in Joliet
- “Went without a appointment, very busy fit me in for what is thought was a flex pipe on my traverse but showed me it and honest only needed a flange welded .” — customer of Alfa Muffler Shop Inc
- “I drove and hour to come here when recommended and it was worth it.” — customer of Oxbo Muffler & Brake Shop
- “Got my exhaust and breaks serviced here they were fast and professional best service i have ever had in a shop.” — customer of Five Star Auto Repair
- “Fast service. Took care of the muffler on my porsche for a fair price that others wouldn't do.” — customer of Alfa Muffler Shop Inc
- “Although there was a wait as I did not have an appointment but he still accommodated and did a nice job at a great price.” — customer of Oxbo Muffler & Brake Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.