Berkeley Minicar
“Everyone I dealt with was professional and friendly and I would recommend them as a fair and competent place to service your car.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops near San Rafael, CA
We have 11 technicians in San Rafael on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 3 of them made it, along with 7 from Berkeley (5, 16 mi), Albany (1, 14 mi) and San Francisco (1, 17 mi).
2 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Art's Automotive
“It can take a few weeks to get in for a regular service, but when there is an emergency/urgent situation I have gotten service much faster.”
DNA Automotive
“They take really good car of my Mini Cooper and have excellent service!”
Patti's Auto Care LLC
“Patti and Phoebe go the extra distance to keep my car in good shape and not overcharge me, nor miss significant things over less important concerns.”
Berkeley Motor Works Inc
“Appreciated Scott's efficient and straight-forward appraisal of a new BMW I purchased recently.”
Precision People's Car Repair
“Luis was very helpfull and professional as he diagnosed the cause and notified me that I had a bad gas cap sensor and was not able to provide an accurate reading for the test.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, CA, these 10 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 Rafael, CA
The 10 technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 2,041 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 2 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is 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; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 4 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.
Why are some of these shops outside San Rafael?
3 of the 10 shops sit in San Rafael and the others come from other towns within 20 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.
German Auto Sport
“I was very pleased with the quality of their service and efficiency.”
S Car Go Racing Inc
“Great place to take your car and have it worked on very knowledgeable and a wonderful staff”
Bob's Auto Services
“They removed my spare, replaced my punctured tire, and filled up the rest with air in under an hour.”
Japan Auto Repair
“I trust his recommendations completely— he's never tried to upsell or over charge, always clearly explaining the pros and cons of any services that could be deemed optional.”
Why these companies made our list
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