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Garfield Auto Service Center
- Towed
- Mechanic
- Noise
“My wife and I ran the car over to Traverse, with the engine light blinking, hoping to get emergency service because I had to move the camper out of the park by noon the next day.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Traverse City, MI
16 technicians listed · 8 in Traverse City · 4 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Muffler Shop & Auto
- Cost
- Brakes
- Money
“My car was so loud and I'm from out of town, they got me in right away fixed it in an hour for a good price and they physically shower me what was wrong from the underneath of the car and explained the issue to me in detail.”
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
- Muffler
- Inspection
- Vacation
“Great staff, was quick about getting things looked at (where other shops want you to wait for weeks), and even helped me with financing the Starter repair.”
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JNR Auto
- Alternator
- Mechanic
- Snow Tires
“Had a flat, stopped in, they repaired it while we went to lunch, and even offered to put it on our truck at no extra charge to save me the trouble in the rain.”
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Moore Automotive
- Fair
- Work
- Mechanic
“I didn't have any work done here but I called with an issue about my truck and the owner David not only answered his phone on July 4th, he went online and did some research to help me out for no charge!”
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Bradley's Garage
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Inspection
“We had previously taken the car here when we bought it used for an inspection, and not only did they take the time to really look the car over, they told us the results of the other inspection we had were mostly BS, and the things they suggested we r...”
Listed for drivers in and around Traverse City, MI, these 16 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: Traverse City, MI
Of the 16 technicians we list here, 8 are in Traverse City itself and 8 come from towns including Harrison (3, 64 mi), Central Lake (2, 27 mi) and Buckley (1, 18 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 903 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE). Domain records put 3 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Traverse City?
8 of the 16 shops sit in Traverse City and the others come from other towns within 70 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.
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Peninsula Automotive
- Videos
- Audi
- Door
“He fixed it up with no issues, along with letting me know about potential issues with other parts and making pre-emptive maintenance to make sure they dont happen.”
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Traverse Service Center
“Had tires mounted and they did a quick and awesome job!”
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Ryan's Auto Care
- Light
- Pressure
- Vehicle
“I knew I needed a fair amount of work done and they talked through everything with me like they cared that I understood the "what" and "why" of each part.”
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Lakeshore Auto Repair
- Prices
- Vehicle
“Have done business with them for over 3 1/2 years, both Alex and Chris do excellent work weither it's just a brake job or heavy engine work, these gentlemen know what they are doing!”
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Auto Doctor LLC
- Cost
- Mechanic
“I was able to get right in when my brake light was flashing, a temporary fix was done and the next day, when they received the part that needed replacing, they repaired my car quickly at a reasonable cost!”
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Holmes Auto Repair and Exhausts
- Price
- Work
“Always have had a great experience here, their pricing is good, they are fast, professional, friendly, and they communicate with you if they notice something.”
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Muffler Man
“First time going to muffler Man in lake City Michigan very friendly staff did a very fine job on my repair very pleased we'll go there again and will recommend friends of mine thank you so much John”
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Maxi Muffler
- Alternator
- Job
- Work
“They actually know how to fix things vs just guessing and throwing a bunch of unnecessary new parts on hoping it will work because "that's what the book says it is".”
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All Pro Auto & Equipment
- Price
- Vehicle
“Changed my air intake gasket very quick and affordable, does not work in Saab trailblazers though”
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Old Time Auto LLC
“You're the best in town”
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