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McKenna Automotive Services & Hydraulics
- Work
- Wojtek
“They make you feel like family and take the time to listen to your concerns and make sure they do a thorough job inspecting to make sure your vehicle is well taken care of.”
Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Skokie, IL
24 technicians listed · 4 in Skokie · 9 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Lou's Garage
“Lou's may not have all the glamour and glitz offering free donuts and coffee (lol), but Chris and Jeff will FIX your car and charge you with 100% honesty!!!”
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Ben's Auto Service
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Electrical, Auto A/C replacement, Wheel alignment, Air conditioning, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Oil change”
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Kin Auto Services Corporation
- Prices
- Toyotas
- Mechanic
“Unlike other places, he also asked whether we wanted aftermarket or OEM parts and gave his opinion based in the age of my car.”
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Keiji Auto Services Inc
- Toyota
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Ruben took care of me and replaced my bad wheel bearing and showed me the reason was because of my unbalanced wheel that wore out the wheel bearing and why it was making the humming noise.”
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Rolando's Car Care
“I came in recently and was greeted by Rachel and aneesh and man what a difference between the 2 Rachel was kind and caring helped me and as I saw the other gentleman aneesh dealing with other customers he looked very put out and just like he didn't ...”
Area overview: Skokie, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 4 are in Skokie itself and 20 come from towns including Chicago (8, 14 mi), Park Ridge (2, 6 mi) and Arlington Heights (2, 13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,701 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), value (82%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (4), air conditioning service (2), brake repair (2), computer diagnostics (2) and engine repairs (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 73 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Skokie, IL, 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.
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Dakota K Auto Repair
“Not only the problem was correctly diagnosed and fixed for a moderate price, but also my car key battery was replaced for under $1 (Honda dealership charges $40 for key battery replacement).”
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Sun Auto Service
- Honest
- Team
- Thermostat
“They have always provided great service at a good price and give great advice - including telling me to get rid of one car because it had reached the point it was going to cost me more than it was worth to keep it on the road.”
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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“Super recommended, Popular Muffler fixed my car, if you are looking for an honest mechanic with reasonable prices who will fix it in a quick time then with Popular Muffler you have everything mentioned, Moises is an expert in all types of car repairs...”
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My Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Diagnosed
- Charge
“On my way to work car breaks down early in the morning I stopped they fixed with a professional attitude missing in the world today, you'd thought I was a regular customer by the way I was treated better than 5 STAR!”
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Accurate Auto
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Tow
“I've taken both my wife's and my cars inn for various repairs and maintenance great experience, this neighborhood auto shop acts like a large dealership without the outrageous pricing.”
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Fulton-Desplaines Garage
- Tire
- Respect
- Brake
“I've been taking my vehicles to Matt at FDG for almost 10 years now and that's because he and his crew do amazing work, his assessments and prices are honest, and because he really takes are of the customers and our vehicles.”
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Teloloapan Muffler & Brake II
“They detected my airbag problem very quickly and in less than 3 hours they had my car ready for a very reasonable price, without a doubt I will continue visiting this place for future repairs or diagnoses, they are very honest and friendly”
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German Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Diagnosed
- Know
“With their help, I have big dreams for my car--we're aiming for the coveted 500K milestone together, and with German Auto in my corner, I have no doubt we'll get there.”
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EK Automotive Ltd.
- Job
- Team
- Diagnosed
“I never thought I'd be too excited about an auto repair place, but it does give me peace of mind to feel that these folks are honest and do not try to upcharge you.”
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SSS Auto
- Battery
- Driving
- Towed
“I wasn't able to stick around when they were doing the diagnostic and repair work on my car and the owner literally bought me an Uber so I could head back to my place to work until they were finished.”
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Augusta & Paulina Service Station
- Oil
- Battery
- Brake
“Took my auto in because the OBC gave engine light that could be 1000 things going bad my personal OBC tester gave me the code of the problem so I took it in $200 dollars later the sensor is replaced with original factory part I'm one happy camper...”
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Sam's Auto Repair and Body Shop
- Estimate
- Insurance Company
- Second Opinion
“But thanks God one of my friends told me to try Sam repair& body shop maybe they can help me to get my baby back in one week and thank you to moe he help me to fix my car in just one week and cheap prices”
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Skylark Garage
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Check
“Joe was able to identify the issues that really existed (at a much better price compared to dealership) and give us peace of mind before taking family on a long vacation road trip.”
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Sound Performance
- Supra
- Questions
- 350z
“Huge Thanks to the sound performance team from Ryan the tuner to Jennifer and Steve to JB installing intakes in my car all amazing people very open and friendly people woke up my 2020 370z after fixing some things on my car now I'm happy and excited ...”
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Hi-Tech Automotive
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Auto windshield repair, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, Painting, Auto glass repair, Ge...”
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M & R Car Import Services II
- Family Owned Business
- Work
- Quality Service
“Services Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto A/C recharge, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Auto emissions testing, Air conditioning, Auto maintenance, Ba...”
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Delgado's Auto Service
“Maria at the front was very helpful with communication and Juan the mechanic gave me an honest and helpful rundown of what needed to be done on my car and what wasn't urgent and could wait.”
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Uptown Auto Repair
- Work
- Norm
- Fair
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Skokie, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$98
Maximum cost
$1513
National Average
$152
Avg Per Hour Rates
$82
$119
$260
Average price range is based on 523 cost profiles
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Why are some of these shops outside Skokie?
4 of the 24 shops sit in Skokie and the others come from other towns within 20 mi, listed under their own city. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.
What customers say about technicians in and near Skokie
- “Ben is very professional and he knows very well what he does.” — customer of Ben's Auto Service
- “I got amazing service and and great price for getting my exhaust and muffler fixed in a very short time.” — customer of Sam's Auto Repair and Body Shop
- “This team is the best - honest, reliable and quick to fix my cars whenever they have had any issues.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
- “This time I had a check engine light, the code was saying catalytic converter malfunction.” — customer of SSS Auto
- “I’m thoroughly satisfied and blessed to have been recommend to them.” — customer of Teloloapan Muffler & Brake II
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.