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Advanced Auto Care
“It is an excellent place, I spend a lot of time driving my car and they are very professional, very friendly, they have the best quality services, I highly recommend them.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Lake Forest, CA
24 technicians listed · 15 in Lake Forest · 17 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Bake Auto Care
- Lazarus
- Work
- Vehicles
“For an old car, they let you know what will need fixing or replacing in the future and give you advice on when to do the servicing, but they never push servicing if not critical.”
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Big B Mufflers & Catalytic Converters
- Job
- Clean
- Work
“Tried "Big B" after I left that place and right away the service tech checked out my car, and showed me the issue, and also pointed out extra tips and went above and beyond.”
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Elite Automotive Services
- Warranty
- Inspection
- Truck
“The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, service is fairly quick, and they call with any updates if changes need to be done outside of what was previously discussed.”
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Lee's Auto
- Team
- Price
- Mechanic
“I've brought my car, truck and wife's car here over 10 times… price is always reasonable and the integrity of his team is what gives me comfort each time I have an issue.”
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Johnson's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Inspection
- Money
“Awesome service manager and mechanics did a great job with my vehicle very nice people and I'm pleased with their work and how they treat me very honest thanks again guys and especially you Luke!”
Listed for drivers in and around Lake Forest, 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.
Area overview: Lake Forest, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 15 are in Lake Forest itself and 9 come from Lake Elsinore (7, 19 mi), Corona (1, 15 mi) and Canyon Lake (1, 24 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,234 reviews; 9 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 (90%), quality (73%) and value (61%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest" and "communication". 17 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 5 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.
Can I book an exhaust job online with shops listed for Lake Forest?
An online booking link appears on 5 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.
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Advance Auto Care
- Check
- Pump
- Oil
“Brought my car in for a regular interval maintenance and was delighted at the quality of work, great communication, friendliness, speed of service, and inexpensive cost.”
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AK Auto Repair and Smog
- Knowledge
- Coupon
- Mechanic
“As soon as I told him my experience with the car he knew what was wrong ,which I did took my car to 2 different places and they charged me and problem wasn't fix .”
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R & S Auto Care
- Honest
- Fair
“BMW and Jaguar is his specialty, but I have seen many different makes and models come through there with their owners driving away with smiles on their faces😀.”
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26.75 Auto Star Smog Check & Repair
- Test
- Auto Repair
- Website
“Well, here, the owner is 100% honest, very friendly, rigorously professional, blazingly fast, most experienced, and extremely competent, not only for smog checks, but also for all sorts of mechanical work you may need, regardless of the type of your ...”
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Casillas Auto Repair LLC
- Truck
- Communication
- Vehicle
“Luis was honest and very helpful and prices are reasonable”
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Lakeview Auto & Diesel Service
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
“I began taking my truck here as a recommendation from a close family friend and I will not hesitate to recommend Lakeview to anyone who needs car repairs!”
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Hernandez Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Quality
- Mechanic
“The technicians at this repair shop go above and beyond--mind you, I have an extremely high mileage almost 20 year old car and on top of fixing important stuff they went on ahead and touched up some stuff that they saw they could make better as well ...”
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G.a.s. Autorepair
- Mechanic
- Price
- Smog
“From the very first time I took my car to David he said something was wrong w my car but that I should check w the dealership first to see if it was under warranty so I wouldn't have to pay him if I could get it for free.”
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RPM Automotive
- Prices
- Vehicle
“My vehicle has some work it needs done, so I am happy to know I have somewhere reliable and trustworthy to bring it to for the remainder of the repairs.”
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S & C Pro Automotive
- Truck
- Diagnosis
- Thermostat
“The shop from start to finish made my car breaking down less of a headache as they are very accommodating and made all the necessary repairs I needed to get my vehicle back and happily on the road again.”
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Luis MY Mechanic Mobile General Repair
- Money
- Oil
- Prices
“Honest a lot of knowledge, he will explain you how the parts work and why will they fail and he tries to prevent you to over spend on parts or products that you might need.”
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El Toro Muffler and Brake
- Price
“Went here with an awful exhaust leak and these guys fixed it no problem!”
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Excel Auto Care & Mufflers
- Prices
“List of services I have gotten myself here (head gasket, transmission, magnaflow exhaust, paint and body, suspension, off road lights installed) all 5 star work .”
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All Pro Car Care
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Montiel Auto Repairs
“Honest Mechanic 20 plus years and going , Thanks Edwin”
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Auto Pros OC
“Diagnosed my car trouble accurately (alignment, spark plugs, and struts) and in addition he did auto detailing interior and exterior, my Prius looks brand new.”
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Stop N Go Auto Care
“Been having issues with my EGR valve so I had it replaced by another mechanic.”
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Harvey's Autotech
“They were able to get my car in for a brake and lamp inspection within 1 business day of me calling in, and had my car out of the shop and certified within 1 hour.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Lake Forest, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$103
Maximum cost
$1596
National Average
$160
Avg Per Hour Rates
$86
$126
$274
Typical price range is based on 497 cost profiles
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