Miramar Automotive & Transmission
“It's kind of cute and the fact that they know people by their name when they walk in is just so cool to me”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in San Diego, CA
19 technicians listed · all 19 in San Diego · 8 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Cass Street Automotive
“Alfredo was terrific: informative, supportive, and he and his team really know cars!”
Dualtone Muffler Brake and Alignment
“As soon as your factory warranty expires I highly recommend doing all your general vehicle maintenance and services with Dualtone”
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“Ray's a straight shooter, job well done in a timely fashion, and a car wash to boot!”
Robert's Auto Service
“We have been saving hundreds of dollars by having my Lexus SUV serviced at Robert's instead of the dealership!”
Sheens Auto Care
“Sean took great care of me and kept me in the loop on the progress”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, these 19 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: San Diego, CA
All 19 technicians we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 43 technicians in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 4.9 across 4,277 reviews; all 19 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "quality". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; 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 San Diego?
An online booking link appears on 4 of the 19 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.
Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
“Came in for an exhaust pipe repair and really appreciated how efficient they were.”
American Muffler
“Professional and courteous service and the work performed was meticulous and well done.”
Brothers Auto Repair & Tire Center
“Fast and professional shop in San Diego jt he's the man thanks”
Barrio Auto Service Mufflers & Smog Station
“He and his team were on time for my scheduled appointment and repaired my exhaust quickly.”
Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
“He was able to get me in right away and took the time to look at my car and figure out where the sound I was hearing was coming from without charging me just to diagnose it.”
Miguel's Auto Service
“They were honest enough to correctly diagnose a bad coil rather than just throwing in parts.”
Hai's Auto Repair
“Was ready within 24 hours, after which I drove it 3 hours UP to the high desert without any issue whatsoever”
Andy's Muffler Service
“I had work done on my Infiniti M35 and 4 Runner completely satisfied both times.”
General Auto Repair
“As a woman, I appreciate feeling comfortable bringing my car here without worrying about being taken advantage of.”
Hillcrest Auto Repair
“Satisfied very time we bring one of our cars to their shop.”
Pure Motorsport
“Always a pleasure to work with Michael, thank you for your business!”
PB European and Imports
“They had the knowledge to know exactly what to do at a fair price!!”
AM Mufflers & Tires
“I live out in Chula Vista but always come here for any tire services I need because the service and speed is amazing here.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in San Diego
- “Whether it’s mufflers, exhaust systems, or general automotive repairs, I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled shop.” — customer of Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
- “The whole process was smooth and painless, very professional, highly recommend coming here for your exhaust needs!” — customer of Dualtone Muffler Brake and Alignment
- “Andy was awesome! You can tell that Andy is super into what he does, friendly and knowledgeable on catalytic converters (got mine replaced there).” — customer of Andy's Muffler Service
- “Quick install time and good price. If you are looking to get any type of exhaust work done, I suggest going to a specialized shop such as American Muffler and they will take care of you.” — customer of American Muffler
- “I was leaving late Friday afternoon. AM Mufflers and Tires took care of me immediately and had my car fixed within two hours on a Friday!” — customer of AM Mufflers & Tires
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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