Guy who answers the phone is rude, condescending, couldnt be bothered. Wanted an exhaust put on my car he told me he call me back the following week, never heard back. I have to figure the work is as bad as the customer service. Plenty of muffler shops around that actually want the work and treat customers with some decency, my recommendation is stay away from this shop!

Curt was straight upfront with the price he quoted to replace the right side catalytic converter on a Subaru outback and had called and told it was a very good possibility might need a down stream O2 sensor. Would recommend this place to friends. Thanks again Curt

I took my audi s4 in for an aftermarket exhaust install. Curt took a look at the system, gave me an upfront price, and had the car in and out the next day. Great experience from start to finish

Talked on the phone to someone. Didn’t even get to explain what I wanted before he cut me off and passed with some awkward elitist tone in his voice. FYI all I needed was 4 studs removed from a turbo housing so new ones could be used. Apparently he had a problem with me asking if I should make an appointment or just stop by for a consolation. Never have I seen a mechanic pass up work without even hearing what it is. Solid business model .

Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff! Their service was quick and they kept me up to date with everything going on. Overall great service and staff!

Very professional and did amazing work. Couldn’t have asked for better. I had some exhaust work done here outfitted with a new flowmaster muffler, tip, and resonator delete. I’m very pleased with the work done and the welds look amazing. They made new hangers for the muffler and 2” SS Pipe. PERFECT! Highly recommend!!!

Very pleased with overall experience....they were upfront and honest from the beginning, the work was as promised....I would recommend AES to anyone

Great shop and great service. The owner is very friendly. The shop is a throwback to the 70s. They know what theyre doing. I will definitely use them again.

Curt and his team transformed my 2019 5.0 F-150 workhorse into a tire shredding powerhouse.They flawlessly installed a Borla Atak system in less time that it took for me to eat breakfast!And the sound!!!!!I can honestly say, it was the first time I could use the term “danced” when it came to my truck.If you’ve ever seen Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gracefully speed dance across a floor….THAT’S the image that entered my mind, when I stepped on the accelerator, and found myself in the far left lane of I-94 doing 105 so smoothly, effortlessly, and with such celerity that all I could do was chuckle to myself all the way home to Chicago.Now I have the ultimate sleeper.Curts parting words to me were simple….”Have fun”….Performance Exhaust made that happen.

Outstanding work!! Entire exhaust needed to be replaced on my SUV. I was provided a detailed estimate of all work required. The work was completed quicker than I expected.Curt provides excellent service!!

From the time I called until I arrived, they answered all my questions and were very transparent. I brought in my own FlowMaster Outlaw Direct Fit and they had it installed within 30 mins. Sounds great. Will use them again.

I am very Happy with the installation of my Borla Cat-Back exhaust on my C5 CorvetteCurt took care of me me n my VetteWell appreciate!!Thanks

Very friendly gentlemen. They left the car on the lift so we could see what the work looks like. Awesome job!! Highly recommend!

Very honest,and reasonably priced,besides quality work

This is now my go-to place for exhaust. Curt is straight forward and to the point. Gives you options at different price points if possible and won’t try to upsell you unnecessarily. This was my second time taking a vehicle there, first was our Kia Soul, they welded in a new flex pipe. Welds looked really nice and clean! Most recently, they did a temporary patch up on my Honda CR-V, and again, nice clean looking welds. Took care of it extremely quickly.

Great guys to work with!!!! Will DEFINITELY have them do all my exhaust work!!! Got the job done quick and looks and sounds great!! Actually enjoyed being in the shop!!! Thanks again guys!!!

Awesome work! Love the sound and the appt was faster than expected.

Curt was great. Worked around my schedule to get me in and didnt try to talk me into extra work. He was honest, fair, and quick and got my exhaust fixed without gouging me for extra parts or labor. Will go back for any future exhaust work.

Great job installing Borla in an SRT; fitted better than should be possible without a little witchcraft - Great Craftsmanship and Quality Final Product. Under Budget and On Time.

Curt knows his exhaust business and can do a custom job if you need it. Thanks for keeping our old 1991 Beast on the road!

Couldn’t be happier with the job these guys did on my truck! Had a Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust system put on my 2016 F-150, and it sounds amazing! When I picked it up, Curt had her up on the rack so I could see all the work done, which was top notch. I definitely picked the right shop to get this done. Would recommend to everyone! Thanks Curt!!!

Very professional and knowledgeable. I was shown what exactly what was done on my truck. I was so impressed that I’m having more accessories added to my truck. Great job!

Curt and the team installed a new slp catted X-pipe and slp cat-back exhaust on my 01 mustang. It sounds amazing and the install is very clean!

EXPERIENCED, COURTEOUS, QUALITY WORKMANSHIP!!!Completed a Corsa x pipe with valve back exhaust on my C7 vette. A tuff install there attention to detail was outstanding and pricing unbeatable for there level of service. Thank you very much!

Curt and Troy do absolutely outstanding work. Got a whole new Flowmaster Outlaw system on my Chevy Silverado; it sounds great and was put in flawlessly. The work is totally professional from these guys and I can’t recommend them enough. For context I live near Chicago and will happily drive all the way out to Valparaiso to have them work on my truck. If you’ve got any exhaust work that needs to be done, or just want something cool put in, this is the place to get it done. You will not be disappointed in the slightest. Thanks again Curt!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Helped me get the exhaust on my 14 mustang gt straighten out. Top notch work and an eye for detail. Curt and his guy were very timely and professional. Cant say enough good things about my experience. A real pressure to do business there.

Curt and Troy Installed a Borla cat back exhaust on my 2020 GMC AT4 today 11/25/20. They did a excellent job and my truck sounds awesome. I would recommend this shop. A+++++

Curt and his partner know their stuff and do excellent work. Highly recommended.

Great service and really nice guys. I would highly recommend going here for muffler services.

I was able to get an estimate over the phone during the pandemic. While the shop isn’t much to look at, the degree of professionalism demonstrated by Curt and his staff and the care taken by them during installation of my Borla exhaust and diffuser were Exceptional. I couldn’t be more pleased. And I will definitely return.

I cannot say enough great things about my experience here. Curt was awesome and such a great help. I had a Flowmaster system installed on my 06 Mustang. He even took the time to listen to some video clips of the mufflers. The work looks beautiful. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs exhaust work to give this local place a try.

My repairs were minor, quick service, my issue took about half hour to get fixed. Im happy with the service, I highly recommend this place.

Best, professional, fast, pricing, courtesy, and expertise in the area. Do not take your vehicle to another shop, 45 plus years of experience. Astronomy the best

Curt was friendly,fair,prompt and showed me exactly what he did And only repaired what was needed he definitely earned my business !

I am so anxious to share my experience that I had today at Automotive Exhaust Specialist. I called Curt and explained the issue that I had and he said can you bring the vehicle in and let me give it a once over. I am so glad I did. Curt showed me what my problem was, and eased my mind of what I thought was wrong. I had my issue fixed in less than a half an hour!!!! And he also referred me to a local mechanic near my home. Cuddos to you guys! Thank you so much. You have a very satisfied customer. I will be referring you to my friends!

Curt was awesome. He saved me a ton of money by telling me the part that I needed was probably covered under warranty through the dealership. He also did me the favor of setting it all up with the dealership, and taking the car in for me. They also fixed another part on my car and thebprice was very reasonable. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

They adapted a Borla kit for my 98 Mercury Grand Marquis did an excellent job. It was a lot of work they made sure everything was perfectly centered straight and symmetrical. A better job could not be done anywhere. Highly recommend

The only place I go for muffler service. They do great work and their prices are fair. I like how they show you the work that was done. They are friendly and professional. l highly recommend them

Fair, knowledgeable and honest

We own a 2018 mustang gt and wanted a better sounding exhaust kurt recomend a resonator delete pipe from corsa.with all the different optionsi didnt know what would sound good kurt did a lot ofresearch Car sounds awesome thanks

I can’t say enough about Curt & Troy !! I have dealt with them for many years and their work is a cut above !! My recent visit I had a Borla Exhaust installed and unfortunately one tailpipe wasn’t fabricated to fit correctly?? Well with Curt & Troy’s outstanding experience they modified Borla’s mistake to make it fit correctly . The exhaust looks good and sounds great . I’m confident Borla will make good on their end to replace their mistake .Thanks 🙏 guys as I have been and will be a continued customer !

Awesome job! Got my car in quickly. Kurt was very knowledgeable and honest and told me exactly how it was. I would definitely refer anyone to them. You are in good hands!

They helped me out with my Jeep Wrangler. I was getting a vibration sound when I accelerated. The owner was there, took a quick look and it turns out it wax the heat shield. They got it fixed pretty quick and for a very reasonable $. Sent my wife there when I was working out of town to get some help with her Altima, no complaints.

Simple story muffler fell off called about getting stainless steel put on they found what I need. Dropped the truck off got a called about the truck needing a few extra things (my fault) they got everything I needed in no time at all got there they rolled the truck in lifted it up showed me everything they did it looked amazing. I would recommend to anyone looking for good work done the right way the first time.

Curt knows exhaust a d quality dont settle for less.

Great guys straightforward do excellent work the only place out here that I would bring a hot rod. These guys dont care about just doing the job they care about how it comes out. Completely fix my exhaust on my Foxbody Mustang for a great price! I highly recommend the shop. Finding a good shop to work on your car is a very very daunting task to say the least. When it comes to exhaust these are the guys you go to. Theyve been in business over 40 years and theres a reason why. Thanks again guys.

I got a borla atak exhaust installed along with some other accessories and couldnt be happier! Curt is a very intelligent guy and seems like takes a lot of pride in everything he does and when you pick it up its right!

Came there with a tailpipe that fell off my car in the morning and before noon it was ready to go. Extremely nice and friendly people. Definitely recommend their services.

Phenomenal service and highly recommended!

Absolutely wonderful service!! The nice people here fixed a problem with my car that has nothing to do with the exhaust system ( the emission test adapter wasn’t fitting on my car when I went to get it tested.) They took the time to take a peek at my car and fixed the issue for free!! If I ever have any other problems I’m going to them.

Awesome job. Just bought a new truck and wanted a louder exhaust. Dealt with Kurt who was extremely knowledgeable and straightforward. Truck sounds great now

They quoted me over the phone to repair my muffler. I took it in that day. They had it done a few hours later and he honored his quote. Expert service and affordable prices.

Kurt is the man. Extremely knowledgeable, cost & time efficient. I can sublet work anywhere I wish, but as soon as I found this place I sent all my customers, families and personal vehicles here.And to the reviews that werent happy because he refused to work on your vehicle. Seriously?! You should be thankful there are honest places left that tell you they dont have proper tools or machines to work on your car. Anywhere else wouldve not said anything and hacked on it with improper tools. Youre a knucklehead!

This is definitely a no frills shop. They tell it like it is and do excellent work. They fixed my car for half the price Brown tire quoted me. Its hel up petfectly for 3+ years.

Had my flex coupling break on my exhaust. Owner quoted a price which was comparable to other big name corporate shops. Brought the vehicle in and they had it done quicker than estimated and showed me why the oem part had broke and what to replace to prevent more work. Very professional! Will go back if I need more exhaust work.

Im a mobile mechanic and dont do welding so this is the place I recommend to my customers. Two gentlemen that have always taken care of my customers. I recommend them to everyone. I sure wish I had a body shop I could do the same.

Curt does it right, the first time. Curt and Troy are professional, courteous, and prompt. Sometimes, you really do get what you pay for.

Very knowledge very helpful gave me 3 different options for fixing my car. They have worked on my other car and friends car. We were both satisfied with his work

Very helpful, and friendly, got me in and out, even though I didn’t have an appointment.

I had my exhaust done at exhaust specialist and if anybody needs an exhaust this is the place to go. They do professional work and provide great customer service.

Very fast and friendly.

The owner is extremely rude to customers and wouldnt even consider doing the work I asked even though his shop is fully capable. Ive heard this from many others and experienced it first hand.

The guys who work in here are legit pros and show you whats wrong and give you options. If you want it done right the first time take it here they know what theyre doing

Curt, is very helpful .......😁

Wont touch my Subaru because they dont have the proper tools to lift my car up. What a joke.

You will not find better service

If you want your exhaust work done right the first time this is the place to go

Rude and very unprofessional. Take your business elsewhere.