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24 technicians listed · 7 in National City · 10 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around National City, 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.
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 7 are in National City itself and 17 come from towns including San Diego (8, 12 mi), La Mesa (2, 9 mi) and El Cajon (2, 12 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,245 reviews; 19 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 (97%), quality (94%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "communication". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), air conditioning services (2), oil change (2), suspension (2) and wheel alignment (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 80 years. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 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.
An online booking link appears on 11 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.
- “Very friendly and professional. I went in to get a quote, the pricing was great and they had my muffler fixed in less than 30 minutes.” — customer of Thunderbird Muffler Shop
- “Amazing guy and great work. I brought in my dodge Ram and he greeted me with amazing customer service and installed my new exhaust within an hour and some change.” — customer of Jesse's Muffler & Brakes
- “Good price and fast service! Had a performance muffler put on my Mini Cooper and it sounds great!” — customer of Ed Hanson's Muffler Service
- “They have a great online appointment system and are always right on time, both with starting and finishing their work.” — customer of Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- “I was in and out in 40 mins. Very satisfied and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a custom muffler.” — customer of Thunderbird Muffler Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
