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24 technicians listed · 9 in Santee · 9 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Santee, 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, 9 are in Santee itself and 15 come from towns including San Diego (7, 8 mi), El Cajon (3, 4 mi) and La Mesa (2, 6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,309 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "communication". 9 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), oil change (2) and wheel alignment (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. 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 10 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.
- “Honest place. Got the job done quickly and kept the promise to me when they said it would be done on time.” — customer of Jesse's Muffler & Brakes
- “I was recommended this place by my mechanic, and I’m glad I was because the service to replace my car’s exhaust flex pipe was friendly, short, and sweet.” — customer of Ed Hanson's Muffler Service
- “They fit me in right away and found the perfect muffler for what I was looking for.” — customer of Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
- “Very friendly employees and reasonable price, they did a good job working on my exhaust.” — customer of Jesse's Muffler & Brakes
- “Extraordinary service and skills. If you need any type of exhaust work, these are the people that do it the best and treat the customer with courtesy and respect at reasonable prices.” — customer of Ed Hanson's Muffler Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
