La Mesa Automotive-n-Alignment
“Called the shop & they graciously called and sent a tow to come get me.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in La Mesa, CA
15 technicians listed · 5 in La Mesa · 8 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service
“I have been a customer since 1979 as my Porsche journey continues into 2026 and beyond.”
San Diego Performance European
“Our first time here and we were greeted by Holman and Haiden with the best customer service.”
Garcia's Auto Repair
“Scheduling was easy, the staff answered all my questions, and even gave me recommendations on what I'll need next.”
Auto Fix
“I am happy with the work done and the heads-up on the time frame of future auto work that may be needed.”
La Mesa Motor Clinic
“Jim the owner is a good man he is honest and reliable and will only do what needs to be done.”
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, CA, 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: La Mesa, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 5 are in La Mesa itself and 10 come from towns including El Cajon (3, 4 mi), San Diego (3, 7 mi) and Santee (2, 6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,842 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 8 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 La Mesa?
5 of the 15 shops sit in La Mesa and the others come from other towns within 10 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.
Elite Smog and Auto
“I have been coming to them since they've opened and they have never let me or my vehicle down!”
Ed Hanson's Muffler Service
“They caught a leaking weld at the muffler inlet, showed me exactly what was wrong, fixed it with new pipe, and installed my Vibrant resonator cleanly.”
Sharpe Automotive
“These guys work fast, easy to work with, and even worked to help save me extra work / money - that goes a long way with customer trust and satisfaction!”
Rancho Auto Service
“I got stranded and this shop help me push my car over and fixed it thank you”
D & R Automotive
“We will be coming back and forth as needed, not only is your work extremely done well and was full of knowledge and understanding, but your prices are fair and reasonable.”
Dose Independent BMW Service
“I was able to get a few things fixed that BMW quoted up to $9k for at a more reasonable rate.”
Jesse's Muffler & Brakes
“His precision, attention to detail, and welds are spot on every time.”
Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
“This is the kind of business where all the staff embrace making the customer comfortable and knowledgeable to understand what the work will entail and what options you have to choose from.”
Brothers Auto Repair & Tire Center
“I had good experience with jt he replaced my 2010 ford f150 witb low mileage and good price”
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