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House Automotive
- Macan
- Dealership
- Flatbed
“House has been taking care of my vehicle for a couple years now and have always done an excellent job, with transparency, and top notch customer service.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Pasadena, CA
24 technicians listed · 20 in Pasadena · 12 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gabriel's Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Intake
“He told me what was going on with my car and gave me honest advice on what to do without making me feel pressured to spend an arm and a leg on my car.”
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Accurate Autoworks
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Civic
“In fact, when I took my previous vehicle there for the last time, they basically said "We'll do the work if you want us to, but honestly, you should dump it.”
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EMX Auto Repair
- Diagnose
- Price
- Matter
“I was looking for a reputable business to do a pre-purchase inspection for a used vehicle I was interested in just in case there was anything wrong with it so I didn't make a $40,000 mistake.”
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Mitch's Auto
- Team
- Mechanic
- Future
“Anyone who lives in LA knows how much of a beating cars take in this town, how expensive they are to fix, and how difficult it can be to find an honest mechanic when you need one.”
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Crown City Tire & Auto Repair
“Florence and Robert have gone above and beyond to inform me about my car and the services that I do need, as well as being honest about the services I don't need.”
Listed for drivers in and around Pasadena, 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: Pasadena, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 20 are in Pasadena itself and 4 come from South Pasadena (3 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,961 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (89%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 1 gives free estimates and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 3 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 Pasadena?
An online booking link appears on 3 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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Certified Auto Repair Specialist
- Reviews
- Mechanics
- Toyota
“...I appreciate the work Edwin, Alan, and the crew at Certified Auto Repair Specialist all do to ensure that my family vehicles are safe and running in as good of condition as possible”
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Hrant Auto Service
“As a female driver, I've been taken advantage of by SO many mechanics and Hrant Auto is not only honest about what my car needs but they don't try and upsell / overcharge you.”
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Hyarcs Auto Repair
- Tire
- Smog
- Leak
“When the catalytic converter was stolen from my Prius my dad recommended I chat with them and miraculously they had some in stock (the other shops had 3-6 month waitlist for the part!!”
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A. German Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Work
- Prices
“Yes, the wait could be a bit longer but after sitting around the shop for 30 minutes, I can see the team just want to do the best work possible for every customer before attending to the next.”
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Valero Auto Care Center
- Prices
- Pumps
- Gas
“Albert and George have been taking care of my entire family's cars for years now and not only are the extremely efficient but their prices are reasonable and they're always conscience of the time repairs take.”
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Advance Auto
- Catalytic Converter
- Exhaust
- Truck
“Kirk was great, I took in my '71 Datsun 510 for a new exhaust and he already knew how it gets routed and was familiar with the car before he even looked under..”
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Complete Auto Repair Specialist
“Daniel was so incredibly helpful and considerate to the point of being willing to drive to pick up a part for me to help me get my car back in running condition as soon as possible.”
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Walnut Smog & Repair
- Prices
“Very professional knowledgeable was able to fix my car when nobody could not I recommend the shop to all my friends and everybody I know who needs need of repairs!!!!”
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Crown Automotive Repair
- Check Engine Light
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Whether it is a major problem like a condenser or starter, or just checking under the car for a funny smell - I have always received EXCELLENT customer service from the guys at Crowne!”
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Demerjian Auto Services
- Smog
- Prices
“If you dont know much about cars and are unsure where to take yours, bring it here and rest assured everyone here is trustworthy (aka they will not replace your radiator if you take it there for a brake change).”
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Goodwill Auto Repair
“Very nice and professional”
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Jack's Auto Repair
- Price
- Honest
- Mechanic
“But instead got me back on my 4 wheels in a timely manner no cutting corners and job done right the first time come to mind not the second time then this is the shop for you and me recommended”
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Premium Mechanics
- Prices
“Wonderful auto mechanic.”
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One Time Auto Elec Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Technician
“Excellent mechanic fair fast honest helpful will tell you if you really needed the work another mechanic said you needed and save you money and your car”
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Larry's Union Service
- Cost
- Mechanic
“Ive been ripped of by so many garages, its very comforting to know that youre being told the truth and not overcharged or scammed for more repairs than you need.”
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ARC
“Great shop”
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Mission Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
“Great service and very reasonable prices”
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Superstar
- BMW
“I also called Firestone with exactly what I needed but they didn't have any of the parts to give me an accurate quote but when I called this place they had everything and gave me an amazing quote.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Pasadena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$108
Maximum cost
$1677
National Average
$168
Avg Per Hour Rates
$90
$132
$288
Average price range is based on 511 cost profiles
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