These guys are awesome they worked on my GTO, 99 Corvette and 91 Corvette ZR1. The quality of the work is second to none. I showed with no appointment. About to take my ZR1 racing on a trailer. They had my exhaust fixed with in a short time I was back on the road to the track. Top Notch service! I live in Palatine it’s worth the drive!!

I have shared many things with J.R, a few personal, and a few, joking around. I know that being a manager, and working at the same time is tough!🙏🏼 I seen him work on my car and others; and he is very good at what he does. 👍🏼 God bless him, the shop, and all his experience workers!🙌🏼

Weve taken our cars when we encounter some trouble. I respect Jose the mechanic because he is honest and takes care of the problem.

Good service always get the job I need done with no issues wouldnt go anywhere else good prices

Been having my cars serviced at JRs for a couple of years now. The reason I keep going back is 3 fold listed by priority: 1) I trust them, 2) the work they have done for me has always worked, and 3) they are unreasonably priced.

Jose and his crew are great people and easy to work with. I only take my cars there for exhaust work, but they can do just about anything. I recommend them all the time for quality and quick work on any car.

Great reliable fast service everyone is great

I had a $60 synthetic oil change change done and they forgot to put the dipstick in all they way in the engine. I took a long road trip and stopped to get dinner and once I got off the van I started to smell burnt oil. Oil got sprayed all over the engine. So I had to go to a mechanic to make sure nothing was damaged and get another oil change to make sure it was done correctly. Not the way I wanted to spend my first day of my vacation.

Phenomenal work, I recommend People going to the shop, Excellent work👍😎

Jose and his crew have found solutions for any issue Ive had for years. Great shop!

Fast and good service will definitely return for service

Was needing a muffler and exhaust replacement for my 2002 Subaru Forester. This place was recommended to me by ripley automotive. I really appreciated the recommendation. Was able to get an assessment and replacement all within a couple hours. Car sounds so much better now lol. They only recommended what I needed too. I asked about oil changes as an “oh by the way” and they do that too, so I went ahead and threw that in as well. Speedy, affordable, trustworthy, and good service is all I can imagine you would want in an auto shop. Would definitely recommend them for all your exhaust needs.

Honest and Always makes time for me. Good guys over there.

Awesome shop 👌 friendly and got the job done right.

Awesome service, there so kind & helpful, they helped me with my wheels & a few months ago helped me with my muffler at a good rate.I highly recommend them.😄

By far the best affordable shop in Lake County, IL. Jose and his team will ensure to provide excellent service to his customers and continues to assist customers on his quality of workmanship alone.

I drove all the way from Milwaukee since my father told that J.R. Muffler would provide me a great rate to replace the catalytic converter on vehicle. I received a great deal compared to the prices I was receiving from some of the car shops in Milwaukee.

Thank you!!! My nissan dealership wanted $1400 for labor and the front part of my exhaust from my nissan quest van. They found the part and did all the work for $480. They did it in one day and guaranteed the work and part for 1 year.

Attentive to detail, excellent workmanship and extremely fair prices! Was recommended to go here from Waukegan Tire and was not disappointed. They have always gotten all my business and I recommend them to everyone. Thank you J.R Muffler!

This place is the best. They know what they are doing and are HONEST! Prices are fair.

Fast friendly well priced...i watched while customers came and went and everyone was satisfied and left happily. Never seen anything like it. Great find, i will be thanking the person that recommended the place to me.

Jose is the best and very talented***

Very small shop, but clean, and well kept. Seemed to be owned by one guy. He had about three mechanics on the site when I was there and he drove my car into the garage and examined it himself! His name was Jose, therefore I assume J.R. are his initials.I prefer smaller shops like these, not corporate as they tend to be more personal and inviting.Upon walking in, I saw many certifications of completion of various mechanic classes all over the walls which was very reassuring. My car had an exhaust issue which they do not charge to diagnose (nice bonus), they quickly found the problem and replaced a section of the pipe and repaired a connection site. They only charged me $50, which I found VERY reasonable!My car has never started up quieter! And I also gained back some power in my gas pedal. Jose and his staff were very friendly and polite. Would most definitely go back again!! But hopefully will not have to.

These guys are amazing!!!I went there because of a friends recommendation whom I complained about the bad experience I had with a reputable company. They said my problem could not be solved.So, I went to J.R Muffler and Brakes and 20 minutes later I left with my problem solved and a 25 $ bill against the 500$ the reputable company wanted to charge me for buying everything new...!!!

Favorite place always good prices and friendly workers

These guys are seriously the best in the area hands down. Had great service. Replaced a muffler on my old car in no time and had the best price compared to other local places. Theyre turn around time has always been precise, and in my favor!

Great place. Good workers. Awesome job fixing cars. Jose is the man!

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Very professional and honest

Went there based on the referral of another shop since they specialize in exhaust problems. Went in to get my car checked out and an estimate. Jose was extremely nice and got my car in same day. They actually showed me what needed to be fixed and gave me a fair estimate. And showed me the repairs BEFORE charging me to make sure I was happy with the work. Which is more than I can say for many other shops. I really appreciated this as I felt comfortable and that I wasnt being taken advantage of. The place seems a little hectic at times because they where busy and constantly back and forth before between the front counter and garage area. But I would definitely go back there for more work and it was well worth it. My car runs great now!!!

Fantastic experienceWhenever I have to take my car to a new shop I worry about prices, how long its going to take, and if theyre going to actually fix the problem.Ive been to J.R Muffler and Brakes twice for two different issues and have been pleasantly surprised. They were able to get my car in fairly quickly, and each time it done within an hour.Reasonable labor rates and great service.

They were professional & courteous. I needed new wiper blades and the man installed them for because I didnt know how. I am grateful and thankful for that.

They took care of my catalytic converter and flex pipe on my exhaust system, they did a great job

Always very good fair prices

Crush bent vs mandrel bent work. Not good.

So glad I was recommended to take my car here. They are super welcoming, helpful, and informative!

Great service, work and price! I highly recommend them.

Had an exhaust leak, came into the shop to get it fixed and the job was done same day in a very timely manner! Very professional service, extremely knowledgeable shop and car is running like new again. Will be recommending JRs to everyone I know.

In and out so quickly. Service is good. Quality work

Great service. Had my head gaskets changed at a reasonable price. The price wasnt that bad either. Will definitely come back if I need any more work on my car done

Great service. Good people. Fair pricing. Jose does a lot of work himself. A lot of shops dont do it that way. I would recommend him to anyone.

Friendly costumer service.

Would recommend to anyone trying to get work done on their car. These guys provide top quality service..

I have 3 cars and they all get serviced here. From a simple oil change to Cadillac converter, to custom mufflers

Price is Right, service was done quick. I will definitely come back. Beats the rest in the area money speaking

My favorite car repair shop. Fast, honest and highest quality of work! Keep it up guys!

Fast and honest

Fast service, quality work

Great service at a great price. Highly recommended!

Great quality work! Took there time to make sure the custom dual exhaust for my firebird was built right .They quadruple checked their work ,exhaust bend angles and even the tips to make sure they were even and straight. Ive been to many muffler shops in Chicago and had I known about this place along time ago , I wouldve drove all the way here .

Do not trust them with your vehicle. Went for an oil change that they gave me for free, which I found strange. Asked them to check out a seal because a funny smell was coming from the engine. They told me the seal needs glue but not for another month or two. It was close to closing and they said they wont be able to do it. Since I got there they were drinking modelo beer the entire time. Turns out they stripped THREE bolts on my engine cover. Oil was leaking everywhere and serious damage couldve been done to my car if I drove it for the two months they claimed I could have. Horrible business. Never going again. My engine couldve caught fire.

Ive taken my 99 jeep here for a while. Service is outstanding with honest people handling your car. Jose is the man I followed here, his work speaks for itself. Certified

Will take you to the Wash

Shop owner knows his stuff. Great place to bring your vehicle when it needs some help!

Good prices and good work. In and out quick.

They always get the job done fairly quickly and for decent price. I got my breaks changed and both front wheel bearings replaced. I will continue to be a customer here. #RetailMeNot for parts 😎

ALWAYS a great experience!!!!!!

Good shop. Jose is a good shop owner with a lot of experience.

Great service. Does more than just mufflers and brakes.

Good honest work.

These guys wanted to make me pay $250 for brakes and an oil change, dont go there unless you want your eyes ripped out of their sockets

$10 for an oil change if you bring in the oil and filter you want used. It is a great way to avoid the large mark up from quick-lube places if you want synthetic oil.They will also install parts you bring in - spark plugs and a PCV valve in my case.They gave me a fair quote and stuck to it even though it took extra effort to get the job done (replacing the PCV valve on a Prius took a bit more effort than a standard Toyota engine).The waiting area is very clean. There is free coffee for customers, a small play set for kids and a TV showing local news. This is a place you would feel comfortable sending your wife or mom unlike some independently owned shops which can be pretty dingy. The owner is there working on cars and will address any issues you might have.I will definitely be back!

Honest and Great Work

Jr is great guy. Gino

Reliable, honest and highest quality of work!

Great service...

Professional custom exhaust builders

Best muffler shop in lake county

Nice people to do business with

Really good Prices.

Good job work

Work done right.

Get your mufflers and brakes done here

Great service

Excellent work, I recommend it, thank you very much

All very well

Very good service and excellent customer service

Good service and friendly