Best Smog Station and Auto Repair
“This was the first time i needed to do a smog and they took care of me.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in National City, CA
15 technicians listed · 6 in National City · 7 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Thunderbird Muffler Shop
“Went in for an exhaust leak and the work was done within minutes also very budget friendly.”
Highland Service
“I will be a return customer and reffer anyone i know that are in need of any work done on theyre vehicles in the future.”
07 Auto Repair
“Very honest mechanic, he gets the job done and isn't overpriced at all.”
All-Pro Auto Repair
“He never fails to impress me with the work he has done on my car and my family's cars.”
Freddy's Auto Repair
“One of the best mechanics I have every known”
Listed for drivers in and around National City, 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: National City, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 6 are in National City itself and 9 come from towns including San Diego (3, 12 mi), La Mesa (2, 9 mi) and Chula Vista (1, 6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 2,920 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "quality" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 106 years. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 4 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 National City?
An online booking link appears on 4 of the 15 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.
La Mesa Automotive-n-Alignment
“Eric was great, we really felt like he cared about getting our car running again and the price was more than fair.”
Ed Hanson's Muffler Service
“They were able to get the parts and I made an appointment for 8:00 AM and they took the car and replaced the Catalytic Converter by 9:30 AM, and they also cleared the fault message in the cars' computer.”
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“He called early to tell me what repairs he needed to fix and provided very accurate estimates”
Rancho Auto Service
“He was happy to run over to my truck, pull the code, and told me how I could go about fixing it myself on the cheap.”
Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service
“They have been servicing my vehicles for the past 6 years and have never had a bad experience.”
Jesse's Muffler & Brakes
“They were able to troubleshoot and resolve some exhaust vibrations post-install from another shop.”
Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
“They didn't break any other bolts removing the old manifolds which would have made the job much more expensive.”
R&L Performance
“Luis and his family took care of my AC in my vehicle most reasonable and reliable place around definitely coming back again!”
Brothers Auto Repair & Tire Center
“TJ took time to explain issue and why was happening then was able to order parts and fix quickly.”
Why these companies made our list
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