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24 technicians listed · 20 in San Diego · 9 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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, 20 are in San Diego itself and 4 come from San Marcos (21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,773 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (82%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "communication" and "diagnosis". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 5 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.
An online booking link appears on 5 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.
- “The whole process was smooth and painless, very professional, highly recommend coming here for your exhaust needs!” — customer of Dualtone Muffler Brake and Alignment
- “Fair prices and outstanding customer service. Don’t bother calling anyone else.” — customer of Budget Muffler Brake & 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
- “They are exceedingly knowledgeable, go the extra mile, and I never feel like someone was trying to pull a fast one on me.” — customer of Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- “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.
