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Sam's Auto Repair and Body Shop
- Second Opinion
- Rental Car
- Work
“Mo (at Sam's) was professional, timely, extraordinarily friendly, and very well priced—this was all in contrast to competitors in the area, on all accounts.”
Muffler & Exhaust Services near Evanston, IL
Evanston has 9 technicians of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Skokie (6), Elk Grove Village (3) and Wheaton (3).
24 listed · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Main & Crawford Auto Repair
- Payment
- Fair
- Price
“I had an emergency in which they drove me to the only local open tire store, in the owners personal vehicle, drove me back and had me on the road in less than an hour.”
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Jakes Auto & Tire Service
- Patched
- Price
- Job
“I got there right at 1:00, he took my car right away, and less than 30 minutes later, I was on my way with a permanent patch in my tire (which would have definitely been completely flat by tomorrow had Jake not made time for me today).”
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Howard & California Auto Repair
- Owner
- Mechanic
- Prices
“I have gone there three times now to get their opinion on something before I took my car to a specialized transmission shop they suggested and they did not charge me any of those times.”
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Pit Pros
- Job
- Price
- Owner
“Excellent service friendly Gentleman's”
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A1 Auto Care
Heating, Transmission Repair, Free Computer Diagnostics
“My overall impression is that A1 Auto does good thorough work at a reasonable price without attempting to pad the bill with unnecessary work that may be easy and profitable for the shop...”
Area overview: Evanston, IL
Their ratings run from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,728 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), value (82%) and quality (78%). The services they list most often on their websites are oil changes (4), air conditioning service (2), brake repair (2), brakes (2) and computer diagnostics (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 17 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified September 24, 2026
The 24 shops on this page handle mufflers, pipes and catalytic converters in and around Evanston, IL. 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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R & S Auto
“Service was outstanding exceptionally well”
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Trasmission Plus
“Best service ever also really good price and smart mechanic”
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Rolando's Car Care
Schedule a Repair, Axle, CV Joint & Driveshaft Repair, Wheel Services
“Turns out the previous shop I went to was intensely deceitful, price gouging me and urging me to fix things that don't need fixing, while beating around the bush with things that *actually* need fixing.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
Basic Inspection, Vehicles Serviced, Comprehensive Inspection
“Have stayed with them for many years: one time when I brought car in, they suspected a problem for about $150 of work - later they called and said no problem.”
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Sun Auto Service
Computer Diagnostics, Body Shop, Engine Repairs
“Super responsive when I called and Hugo was even patient with me when I provided the wrong part for the repair and allowed me to run out and grab the correct one.”
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My Mechanic
Tires & Wheels, Emissions Repairs, Auto Safety
“Just the compressor alone is $1000 so that's the so that's basically $300 labor for replacing the compressor in addition to the $200 for the refill.”
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Accurate Auto
- Tow
- Diagnosed
- Vehicle
“Services Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, General repairs, Brake service & repair, Oil change”
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Fulton-Desplaines Garage
Exhaust Systems, Air Conditioning Service, Brakes
“After my catalytic converter was stolen from my car, I had no idea what to do or what was wrong with my car at first, and i found this place online as it was the nearest repair shop to me.”
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Teloloapan Muffler & Brake II
Muffler Repair, Differential Repair, Auto Air Conditioning Repair
“I'm a person not so knowledgeable on cars but when I bring my car into this shop I have the utmost confidence in the staff, their knowledge & skills, and most of all their integrity.”
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German Auto Repair
Suspension Drive Axle and Power Steering Repair, Routine Maintenance and Brake Repair, Transmission Repair and Service
“I camped there over night and in the morning I explained my situation - I do over the road hauling and happened to have a load that I had a deadline on.”
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EK Automotive Ltd.
Air Conditioning Service, Oil Change, Tire Service
“Another time I was worried about a noise I was hearing, I brought it in and they tested it for an hour (drove it around and such); however, nothing was found.”
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SSS Auto
- Towed
- Mechanic
- Price
“He laid out exactly what I needed to get done, answered all my questions (even after my car was out of his shop), and did NOT take advantage of my lack of knowledge about cars.”
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Augusta & Paulina Service Station
- Brake
- Check Engine Light
- Team
“For example, when my entire navigation panel, camera, phone radio etc broke, they were able to source a used and refurbished newer navigation system at a fraction of the cost of what a dealer had quoted.”
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Skylark Garage
- Check
- Work
- Price
“Getting vehicles fixed is all ready a pricey venture so it is reassuring to have someone working on that vehicle who you can trust and the work you are paying for needed to be done and truly was done.”
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Sound Performance
- 350z
- Dyno
- Tuning
“Although they were really full with appointments, Steve ended up squeezing me in not even a week later and I'm a really grateful for that and I will be taking my car Monday to get it tested now that the readiness monitor is already active!”
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Hi-Tech Automotive
AIR Conditioner System, Wheel Alignment, CAR Maintenance Services
“This guys will fix your issues like what they did to my Range Rover Evoque that Land Rover (Hindsdale and Palm Beach branch) cannot fix their own brand.”
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Delgado's Auto Service
“They did a tune up on my Suv, And also fixed minor parts I needed to get fixed in my SUV to pass emissions text, they even take your car to emissions test to get passed.”
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M & R Car Import Services II
- Quality Service
- Diagnosis
- Team
“Had they contacted me earlier to tell me there was going to be a delay, I might have been able to figure something out, but with that short of notice, I couldn't.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$101
Maximum cost
$1560
National Average
$156
Avg Per Hour Rates
$84
$123
$268
Fair price range is based on 529 cost profiles
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FAQ
Does any shop in Evanston check an exhaust free?
2 of the 24 shops state that they estimate at no charge. Exhaust work is one of the few jobs where that is easy to honour, because the fault is visible from under the car, so ask them to put it on the lift and point at the hole.
What customers near Evanston say
- “Had my catalytic converter stolen and they replaced it SAME DAY at competitive pricing.” — customer of Delgado’s Auto Service
- “They do everything from exhaust to break to oil changed etc I would 100% recommend this shop to anybody looking to do exhaust or mechanical work” — customer of Teloloapan Muffler & Brake II
- “Got my catalytic converter stolen, and it was replaced and ready to drive the next day.” — customer of SSS Auto
- “They have always provided reasonable, knowledgeable quotes. They've gone above and beyond in their customer service, even offering to drop my car back off to me since I live close by.” — customer of M & R Car Import Services II
- “This is the first time I have ever experienced auto-repair that I am confident is honest.” — customer of Fulton-Desplaines Garage
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.