A1A Exhaust Tech
“Excellent and professional service very good pricing and finished in a timley manner and the quality of work is exactly what car people want.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Santa Rosa, CA
15 technicians listed · 9 in Santa Rosa · 4 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Miller Motors
“He always does a great job with my car and he is always willing to check out my car if the check engine light is on.”
Johnny Franklin Muffler
“Made exactly what I needed within an hour or 2 of coming in and not bad prices”
Nisstech Automotive Repair
“Been a customer of his for 14 years, and will continue to recommend him highly.”
Sonny's Diesel and Performance
“He was able to fix the issue I had on my 2003 ford f250 6.”
Canela Auto Repair
“He's honest and has reasonable cost of labor, also he has warranty on major repairs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Rosa, CA, these 15 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: Santa Rosa, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 9 are in Santa Rosa itself and 6 come from towns including Rohnert Park (2, 6 mi), Petaluma (2, 15 mi) and Cotati (1, 8 mi). 14 of the technicians on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 738 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (83%) and value (78%). 4 are open on Saturdays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 11 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 2 list a public email. 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 Santa Rosa?
9 of the 15 shops sit in Santa Rosa and the others come from other towns within 15 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.
Elgin Cams & Crankshafts
“We send a lot of cams to this guy's they just really know their stuff”
Hernandez Mufflers
“The owner is very friendly and helpful, he does a very good job”
Tapia's Alignment & Auto
“Carlos is magic and takes the time to get it absolutely perfect!”
Muffler Works
“I drove in and they diagnosed, welded it and I was on the road in under 30 minutes!”
Precision Motorwerks
“He looked through everything with great detail and although nothing turned out to be wrong I appreciate that he didn't overcharge me for any phony stuff.”
Custom Exhaust & Muffler
“When you retire the trade you provide with the workmanship you give to your clients will be missed.”
Diesel Exhaust Services
“Five Star Shop - totally Sonoma County-the type of company that's just doing the right thing!”
Bevan Auto Repair
“This is the most honest and trustworthy man in the car repair industry.”
Tyler's Performance
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in and near Santa Rosa
- “The shop is organized, professional, and clean. These folks are friendly, honest and ethical.” — customer of A1A Exhaust Tech
- “Can't recommend this place enough. Took my car in at 8am for a new catalytic converter and it was done 4 hours later!” — customer of Johnny Franklin Muffler
- “My car failed smog, said there was an exhaust leak, and Brad had me ready the next day with a fortunately affordable price.” — customer of Custom Exhaust & Muffler
- “Such a great shop. I had a faulty cat converter and they replaced it asap within an hour, and made sure it was under warranty for me.” — customer of Muffler Works
- “Extremely nice staff, inspected the vehicle and went over everything with me, and was shocked that they also charge a fair price.” — customer of A1A Exhaust Tech
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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