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24 technicians listed · 6 in Valparaiso · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Valparaiso, IN, 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, 6 are in Valparaiso itself and 18 come from towns including Gary (7, 17 mi), Merrillville (3, 15 mi) and Portage (2, 10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,129 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (64%) and punctuality (61%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 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.
3 of the 24 shops state that they estimate at no charge. Exhaust work is one of the few jobs where that is easy to honor, because the fault is visible from under the car, so ask them to put it on the lift and point at the hole.
- “Curt took a look at the system, gave me an upfront price, and had the car in and out the next day.” — customer of Automotive Exhaust Specialists
- “I’ve brought both of my vehicles here on multiple occasions and every time USA goes above and beyond!” — customer of USA Muffler & Brakes
- “The guys at Accurate are highly skilled technicians, professional and a joy to deal with.” — customer of Accurate Auto & Transmission Center
- “Fantastic fast service, completely reasonable prices. I was referred here and will be going back for future exhaust concerns.” — customer of Automotive Exhaust Specialists
- “Highly recommend this place! I brought my ‘17 Ram 1500 in for a small exhaust rattle and they ended up fixing it up for no charge!” — customer of USA Muffler & Brakes
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
