We have been coming to the shop for close to 10 years easily. Joe and TJ have never steered us wrong and have always been upfront and honest. After bringing our son's new, but used car, to a local auto repair place on 111th west of Kedzie, the price to fix it was $1900. We wanted a second opinion because my husband does know cars. We bought it over to Joe and it was literally 1/3 the price and the car ran for another five years. Great to have such an honest and reliable mechanic. Thanks, Joe. read more

Excellent service and honest practice. We thought we had a major problem and was told there was no problem; we only needed an oil and air filter change. read more

I service my 2013 Prius here. Joe does great work! Been coming here for years. Get my oil changed here now in addition to any mechanical issues I face. read more

I brought my 2008 mini cooper in for extensive repairs. The customer service, quality and communication were stellar. I highly recommend USA Muffler and Brake. Joe is exceptional. He repaired my car with very fair pricing. Especially during these economic times, I would recommend. read more

Normally most people go to dealer for timing belt replacements. Recommended replacement at 110k miles. Mechanics know how to do it and know the pitfalls of repair like the mounting bolts replaced NOT reused. They will look out for you in the long run. This is not a chain - model has a belt. read more

Usa muffler is really one of a kind! I was leaving to drive across the country for a move and had my car scheduled on a Wednesday to get a "check up". I was set to leave the following Monday. Tuesday afternoon rolls around and my car engine temp light comes on. I call USA and they instructed me what to do- I ended up dropping my car off a few hours later and turns out my water pump blew and my AC was about to go (the ac was going in and out that day but I just thought it was because of how hot it was). Anyways, the prioritized my car maintenance and got me my car back by Friday! I would have been stuck on the side of the road in middle of no where Wyoming without them!! Also- my entire family has been bringing our cars to Joe at USA!! They are simply the best!!! read more

USA Muffler and Brake - Made it to the Badlands in my car all thanks to USA muffler!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great experience at this mechanic shop. The shop mechanics took care of my vehicle and went the extra mile making sure everything is going well. Joe, the shop manager, made the experience here even better explained what was wrong and needed to be fix in great detail. I would say if you are looking to have your muffler worked on for a good price than bring your car to usa muffler shop, they will have you in and out in no time, plus you might get to save yourself some money at the same time.I would recommend this place and will especially be coming here again. read more

The staff at USA Muffler are great. They're are friendly and personable. 10 + years; I've known Joe to be a man of integrity. He's consistent, patient and honest with the customers. Often; we're told take our foreign vehicles to the dealership, because they're only ones who can fix it right. USA Muffler are knowledgeable of all makes and models including your Acura's , BMW's and Mercedes. I have a 2007 Honda Accord.. that's my baby. I'm satisfied with their service. read more

USA Muffler and Brake - Welcome with choices of fresh coffee, tea and water. Great and friendly staff. - Auto Repair Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They replaced a broken wheel stud for me for $15.78.  Other places i called quoted me prices ranging from $60-$120 for this.  Also, they gave me a complimentary safety inspection and told me there was nothing wrong with my car.  I will be back! UPDATE: It's ten years later, and I've been a loyal customer ever since this first visit. USA Muffler and Brake has always been honest with me and their craftsmanship is great. You can't go wrong here. read more

Great customer service. Fair priced (10% discount with mention of Yelp!) My brakes (rotors, pads, and calipers) were replace within the day and no appointment was necessary. read more

Without going into too much detail, Joe went way above and beyond and saved me literally thousands of dollars today. The man is a saint. I will 100% only be bringing any vehicle I have back to USA Muffler and Brake for any services that they offer. It's not everyday you run into people who operate the way Joe does and it's so refreshing. read more

Thank you for fixing the rear passenger side wheel on my van! That awful scratchy noise is gone since you replaced the rotor and brake pads! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Working with Joe and his crew make you feel like you have a "friend" in the business. They are fair, prompt, honest and will exceed your expectations. We bring our personal and work vehicles to USA Muffler & Brake with confidence. Thanks again Joe! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Fantastic customer service! Totally fair pricing! Knowledgeable staff! Despite the news regarding the extent of my repair, Joe and his awesome team took time to not only explain the repair, but actually show me on the car what needed repairing, why the repair was necessary and what would eventually happen if I didn't get the repair done. Totally professional service. I will not take my vehicles to anyone else. read more

There is a reason that USA Muffler gets 5 stars overall. They deserve every star. Joe Heyd, who is the owner has created a great car repair place and I thank him for it. My Mom was getting service done by them and when I needed car repairs, she recommended me to them. I have been to them several times now. Service is EXCELLENT! Why? Because, front desk staff is helpful and friendly and this repair shop is not going to rip you off with telling you about false repairs you need. This shop has my utmost respect and trust because there have been 2 instances where I have taken my car to the dealership for repair. In one instance, the dealer told me my "check engine" light was due to a part that needed total replacement. When I got a 2nd opinion from USA, they gave me an option to clean the part and was honest with me that if that light came back on, it would need to be replaced. That repair was done in 2012 and that light still has not come back on!!!! Woo Hoo!! On 6/4/15, I brought my car to USA due to the dealership telling me that my radiator hose needed replacing. After USA checking my car, it was determined that the dealership was completely wrong and didn't notice that my motor mount was damaged which was the real cause of the problem for repair. I was so glad that USA gave me the right diagnosis while also giving me fair prices. I cannot thank them enough and I will continue to use them for service and recommend them to others. A+++!!! read more

Out the blue my truck started to have a loud putting sound when i hit the gas then the check engine light came on and i thought the engine was going bad or something. So i hopped on yelp and found this place so i made a appointment to drop it off. I got a call later in the day saying the manifold was cracked i told them to fix it because i didn't want to be car less. I went back to the shop they showed me the part cracked without me asking and got the job done right. I called around for the same work and Joe was the cheapest by over $100 i definitely would recommend them for being honest good mechanics any day plus they didn't haggle me to fix a 100 other things like they do every where else i will be back if i ever run into any other issues make sure you ask for Joe read more

The fact that I had one in my car doesn't make up for the one that was missing. I HAD four locking lugs and after getting work done by your shop I only had three. I didn't spend my money on them just for one to disappear. If you're going to bring up that you came out to talk to my mom and I, I would prefer you tell the story correctly. You said for us to find a recent picture or video with a time stamp. After saying that you walked away in a manner that said you would not be coming back to continue a conversation. I took a couple of minutes to see if I had any proof of that and then I drove away from your business. If you were truly concerned, you would contacted my mom that day instead of bombarding her phone with calls a day later after seeing my Yelp review. I have no reason to lie about something as small as a locking lug. It's just unfortunate that I serve a country for businesses like this that don't value a customer's belongings and act as though it's not their problem. read more

I can't say enough about the excellent service provided by Joe at USA Muffler! My Honda needed new tires, and he went above and beyond to order a quality tire that he felt would be best for Chicago weather. He was able to install them the same day at very fair price, and he followed up later to see how the tires were performing in the snow. For honest, professional and trustworthy service, you can't beat USA for your auto repairs!! read more

Being a woman, I was really skeptical about automotive service places. Typically, these places can't be trusted. If you don't know what you are looking at and ask questions, it seems as if they are not listening and find something else wrong with your car. I first came to this location about 10 years ago. I had a car that I had driven for 13 yrs. I went down into a big pothole. There were so many things wrong with this car. I suggested that they fix it. The manager told me that he would not recommend it because my car had bottomed up. He actually refused to fix it because he said I would be putting to much money in this car and I would keep getting different things done to it probably every month. I was glad he was honest with me and did not want to take my money. I have gone to the dealership (I know the prices for service are ridiculous) to get an oil change. I knew I needed my front brakes pads changed. The dealership lied and told me that my back brakes needed to be changed immediately and I had a hole in my oil pan. I took my car to this location and I told them I needed my back brakes fixed and an oil pan. There first response was it was doubtful about the back brakes. My back brakes and oil pan were fine and I just needed pads for my front brakes. I have recommended everyone I know to this place. Because they are honest and the prices are comparatively low. read more

Joe and Bill are amazing! Joe met with us and explained all of our options and gave us valuable advice. We were well informed while they attended to our vehicle. Bill did a wonderful job replacing the engine and brake lines in our vehicle, he performed a safety inspection, and was able to relay any issues we need to attend to in the near future. Thank you gentlemen. We will be definitely be referring all of our friends to your business. -Jason & Meg read more

I've been coming here for the past 4 years or so after being referred by my friend(10+ year customer), and I couldn't be more pleased with the service. Joe, Ken, and the rest of the team work diligently towards keeping my car in tip top condition. They're always honest & upfront about what needs to be taken care of a.s.a.p. and later down the line with no pressure. The environment is always pleasant, with a clean waiting facility & great conversation while your car is being maintenenced, which is what really sets this awesome experience high above the rest! If you're looking for a new auto shop that's reliable, cost efficient, and trustworthy...USA Automotive Services is where it's at!! Thanks, fellas! P.S. Loving the customer appreciation incentives! P.P.S. First time yelper, so that ought to tell you something...! read more

Was prepared to drive an hour as I'm newer to the area but trusted in Yelp and found this gem. Joe, the owner impressed me from the first time I called inquiring, to time picking up my car. The work comes with a life time warranty and numerous other clients had smiles on their faces interacting with joe and his staff. Client service is apart of their culture, and for that I will be coming back for years to come. read more

Great experience. Very professional and helpful. Quote was reasonable for the amount of work my car needed.

I've been looking for a autobody facility to maintain a few vehicles for my company. After reading some of the reviews, the search continues. I will be sharing these reviews with my counterparts to ensure we stay away from this business. read more

LOVE THESE GUYS!!! They are honest, dependable, and FAST! It's so hard to find good mechanics, but these dudes have won my heart.

This is by far the best shop I have ever taken a car to. I'm originally from New York and the service here was by far the best. The shops I have tried in Chicago don't compare. The service is by far the best. The work is second to none. I brought in my car and they found damage done by another shop unknown to me and did an amazing job fixing it. They earned my business forever. Good guys that do a great job. read more

Awesome-- recommended and I would love to work with them again. I came here for an oil change because I was planning to be in the area for the afternoon. I scheduled an appointment on-line and I got an (almost) immediate email response that my appointment was confirmed, even though it was for the next day. I showed up right on time, and the owner asked me if I was Michelle. I thought it was nice that he knew his appointment book well enough to know that I was coming in. But, little did I know, I had scheduled my appointment for the NEXT month. He said that they would be able to get me in right away anyway-- awesome. I came back a little later to pick up my car from the oil change and they had done a complimentary break-check up. Turns out that I needed more help then I realized. I got a second opinion and it found out that USA Muffler and Break is a very honest and (competitvely) affordable place. Love to friendly staff. The lady helped me by explaining all of the parts needed by showing me pictures on the computer screen. Very helpful, informative, and caring. They even honored my competitor's coupon for an oil change. Cool! read more

For your auto care, if you value: 1.) Honesty; (If you don't need, USA won't pad!) 2.) Competence; (I have witnessed dom/foreign, recent/not so, econ/lux, ALL queued!) 3.) Integrity; (No surprises ... The final cost may even be less than estimated!) 4.) Courtesy; (These guys make it easy - just ask!) My 10+-year-old vehicle was recently seen three times in as many months for both major maintenance and damage (BEWARE OF THE PULL-THROUGH!). Based on Yelp reviews and proximity, I found USA. Joe and crew are top drawer: broadly skilled and knowledgeable; reliable; easy to talk with. Joe will make helpful recs based on USA assessment. And the prices are better than fair. Finally, USA is worth the trip if you do not live in close proximity. As someone who owns an older vehicle for which scheduled maintenance is critical, dom or foreign, it really matters to have a service available like USA. When you need this quality of service, it makes ALL the difference to know USA exists. read more

I've been coming to this place for over 20 yrs, every since I've been driving. Joe is one of the best business owners & people I know. If you have ANY mechanical needs for your vehicle I highly recommend this place. Great mechanics & prices. I don't know what Lourdes D. is talking about because these are the same mechanics I've been seeing & every receipt I've been given matches what I've paid for. Joe will never charge you for something he hasn't done. He's willing to work with anyone to help you out. I stand by this being one of the best auto repair businesses on the south side of Chicago. I guarantee Joe will take care of your needs. read more

This place has horrible. We came here because of the "good reviews" but thats bull. They said it will take "40min to an hour tops to see what is wrong & we'll give you a call". Well we came back an hour after NOT getting a call & then they said it will be another hour and a half. There's no need to lie if you know it will take longer you say that first or you call the cx to let them know. Such a waste of time. Horrible customer service. read more

Fast and professional service. A bit pricey but they work fast. Didn't reset my oil life meter after an oil change, and my tires pressure sensor seems to be acting up which they didn't seem to notice either. I have been here several times to get my headlights replaced and they were very reasonable. Friendly and courteous service. read more

Joe and the guys at USA are fantastic. They will definitely go the extra mile to make sure that you are happy with their work. I have a high mileage car that I'd like to keep to get to 250-300k miles and I think USA will help me get there. read more

Not what it once was. In the past they did deserve their 4 star reviews. Recently...not sure what is going on but it's not the same place. The same owner is there, Joe, but...something is not right with this place anymore. I got overcharged by $300+ and if I had not checked my receipt (then did a google search to make sure I was right) I would never have known. The owner was nonchalant about it too like it was no big deal and based on another review here where an owner was overcharged by $400 I can see why! There is a scam going on now. Loyal people who trust the owner and the work are not checking their receipts because they never had to. If you go here check your receipt! check your parts (off market, generic), get a second opinion regarding the work suggested. The same mechanics who used to be there are gone. This place is not the same place. read more

Car's temperature was going crazy and I didn't know what was wrong as I was traveling at the moment and did not live in the area. I expressed concern that I really needed to know what was wrong with it ASAP as I had no place to stay if it needed overnight work. They immediately went to work and it and found out it was just out of coolant. They filled it up at without charging me. Great place to take your car! and the worker (maybe owner) was very friendly throughout the whole time I was there. Highly recommend! read more

After manufacturer warrantees expired for my car and that of my parents, we decided to try USA. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The prices are good, you know you're dealing with honest people. And, they explain things to you, even if you don't know anything about cars, like myself! read more

Son had an issue with heat in the car and the car overheating. Joe took a look at it and called us with a detailed list of steps to take care of the problem. I mention this because if you don't follow the recommendations of the mechanic, you can't get mad at the results. Anyway, we took his advice and followed all suggestions and car has worked properly ever since. Joe is really nice too. Thanks guys. read more

I have been going to this shop for years. They are dependable and above all HONEST. I never feel like I am being sold - just repairing what needs repaired. Thanks again for the great service. read more

Awesome staff! Amazingly friendly, competitve prices. Great work. I am pleased.

Always do a great job and they keep my car running great! Tell joe I said hi.

I was referred to this particular USA Muffler from another well known auto repair business in Merrionette Park. For me, this was a positive indicator. You never want to turn business away unless someone else can do the job better. The first servicing job I had done there was resolved in less than an hour for less than 50% of the price I was quoted. However; this was because USA Muffler serviced me with a less exception option I had not known would resolve my problem. And, it did resolve it, as a year later I have not had a recurring problem. Just came back from them servicing my car once again, and extremely satisfied as my car drives perfect. Not bad for a 2001 car who has had more than 2 prior owners with over 175,000 miles! read more