Akins Auto Repair
“Akins gave me a clear, upfront price before I ever came in, and in the end I paid about **47% less than the dealer's price** — and they even came in under their own quote”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in San Jose, CA
14 technicians listed · all 14 in San Jose · 8 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Stevens Creek Automotive
“They even went out of their way to help correct a lift on my truck that wasn't originally done by them.”
Quality Tune Up Car Care
“The team was clear about the scope of the job, pricing and time needed to complete the repair job.”
GIC Car Clinic
“I'm not a car person but I understood what was going on after my visit!”
Thanh's Auto Services & Repair
“Dropped off the car Friday morning and it was fixed by Saturday afternoon.”
Rey Mufflers Auto Repair Shop
“Came in to get corsa x pipe and muffler delete for my c6 and everything went great and at a very fair price.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, CA, these 14 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 Jose, CA
All 14 technicians we list here are in San Jose itself. We have 38 technicians in San Jose on file; this page shows the highest-rated 14. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 4,958 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "warranty". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
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Carbahn Service
“The work was completed on time, and the quality of the service was excellent.”
Alvin's Auto Center
“I brought my 2022 Toyota 4Runner in for 120k mile maintenance at Alvin's Auto Center in Willow Glen, San Jose, and it was by far the best experience I've had at any shop in the city.”
Yanga's Mufflers & Auto Repair
“We had a very good expensive repair (Catalytic converters and Oxygen sensors) and was vital to pass emissions.”
David's Autoworks & Auto Body
“They did a great job and since we had manifold off, changed spark plugs, 2 ignition coils and replaced all fuel injectors”
Uribe Muffler & Auto Glass
“Señor Ricardo replaced my muffler and did a great job 👍 I will return to replace my cracked windshield!”
FFR Fabrication & Repair
“If you're looking for absolute perfection and attention to every last detail, look no further.”
Rodriguez Auto Repair
“Fair pricing and transparent about the work, my now go to mechanic.”
Friendly Auto Care
“All four cars from my wife, daughter, son-in-law and myself, including both European and Japanese brands, have been serviced by this shop for more than 10 years.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in San Jose
- “Did a very good job with installing new valvetronic exhaust for my is250, and very good communication and recommendation on what needs to be done.” — customer of Rey Mufflers Auto Repair Shop
- “Friendly and amazing service and price! Got my muffler changed today and I am more than happy with the price and the result.” — customer of Yanga's Mufflers & Auto Repair
- “No problem they can't solve! Can't say enough good things about this shop and team.” — customer of Carbahn Service
- “Very professional and found the issue with my exhaust on my 22 dodge charger very quickly and repaired it.” — customer of Rey Mufflers Auto Repair Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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