Budget Muffler & Brake

I’ve been taking my cars here for years. I found them initially through a job I used to have, delivering parts and tires.
Tom does great, confidence-​inspiring work, and the price is right. The simple, custom exhaust work he’s fabricated for my last two vehicles in particular (Saab 9 – 5 Aero and a Subaru Forester XT) have made them sound beautiful at a fraction of the cost of a installing a brand-​name fully-​assembled pre-​fabricated exhaust system.
Don’t let the «Budget» in the business name fool you. While they’re fairly priced, Tom’s knowledge and ability goes far beyond anything that the word «Budget» might make you think of. There’s nothing sacrificed by taking your car here versus any other more «prestigious» shops. They do way more than mufflers and brakes. Just try him, throw anything at the guy, he can handle or figure it out.
A good indicator of a respected mechanic is how busy they are. Tom is usually pretty slammed with projects, but his job turn-​around time is decent, and worth the wait. He’s detail oriented but he’s quick and doesn’t waste time, all while ensuring you’re satisfied with the work that’s done.
He’s a hidden gem of mechanical knowledge, personality, and experience in the western suburbs of Chicago. If you need brake work, electrical work, exhaust work, have engine problems, don’t hesitate, head down Addison rd and say hi to Tom and staff!

The muffler shop in Oak Park was having a difficult time installing my mufflers on my 1964 Thunderbird. My mechanic referred me to Budget Muffler and Brake in Addison. Tom was able to set the mufflers in a very tight space. They fit perfectly.
He then removed the brackets between tailpipes and mufflers. Tom welded all pipe connections and to mufflers.
Looks great. Sounds great. Highly recommended. Thanks Tom !

I went to several muffler auto/​repair shops trying to replace a dual muffler exaust for a 1993 Cutlass Supreme, Budget Muffler was the first shop to locate the exact match that I was looking for. Very happy with the installation. Very fair price. Great job!