Northern Automotive
“The service is great and the prices are too, they are honest and will always tell you the truth without stealing your money”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Waukegan, IL
15 technicians listed · 4 in Waukegan · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
Cardenas Auto
“They have been my family's mechanic for years and they never disappoint.”
U&M Auto Repair
“They've taken care of mine and my family's vehicles since I met them over 10 years ago!”
Imports CAR City Auto Serv
“I was concerned about pasding emmissions so when he was done fixing my car he brought to emmissions for me.”
Hainesville Firestone
“They are the first on my list if anyone wants to know a good mechanic that stands by their work.”
D Wells Automotive Service
“Chris and Dave did a great job communicating with us and took the needed time to get our repairs done so our car was returned to us in great condition!!”
Listed for drivers in and around Waukegan, IL, 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: Waukegan, IL
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 4 are in Waukegan itself and 11 come from towns including Gurnee (2, 3 mi), Grayslake (2, 8 mi) and Round Lake Beach (2, 10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,618 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (2), steering and suspension (2), transmissions (2) and wheel alignments (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 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 1998. 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 5 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 Waukegan?
4 of the 15 shops sit in Waukegan 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.
Amerimex Mufflers & Brakes
“Very time efficient and showed us the problem to the car to give a sense of security of the work they are doing is actually the work we needed.”
Motus Auto Service
“After they completed the PPI, the owner (I believe) himself explained everything in the report, line-by-line, and gave me what I would easily call the most thorough and profesional experience I've had at an auto repair shop.”
JR Muffler & Brakes
“They always do their best to get the job done right, and ASAP!”
Pro Autoworks
“Estimates are good and as in the case this last time, the price comes in UNDER that estimate.”
LTS Motorworks
“Lino did a full evaluation and made recommendations on what I should fix now to drive a safe car and what can wait.”
Advanced Auto Works
“Can even deal with fussy people like me !”
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!!!”
Quick Solutions Mufflers and Brakes
“If you're looking for an honest mechanic with reasonable prices, Freddy is definitely your guy!”
Master Pro Auto Repair & Mufflers
“The mechanic (cookie) took care of me even educated me on what's best to hear the best quality of my new mufflers.”
Why these companies made our list
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