J & E Automotive
- Ford
- Price
- Diagnosed
24 technicians listed · 7 in Palm Desert · 7 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert itself and 17 come from towns including Cathedral City (6, 9 mi), Indio (5, 8 mi) and Palm Springs (1, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,294 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (81%) and punctuality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 2 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.
7 of the 24 shops sit in Palm Desert and the others come from other towns within 40 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.