Velasquez & Son's Mufflers & Brakes

Levan_ Bloody

★★★★★

a year ago

My 3rd time coming back here. Great service, amazing prices and done fast. I have nothing but good to say about these guys really quality work 👍

Alan Castro

★☆☆☆☆

7 months ago

Don’t go to this location, idk about the RLB location but I’m sure they are much friendlier. The dude “in charge” can be a real piece of work. Also they are lazy. They charged me 120 for an “hour of work” when all they did was take out the cats that were on the car already & after looking at the car they decided to put them back on because they didn’t wanna “mess with the car”. Left that place & went straight to Amerimex Mufflers & Brakes right off of 137 & guess what. They took my car in, explained to me everything they were gonna do to make sure the cats fit & got the car same day! Don’t spend your valuable money at that shop & go somewhere else because as I see the reviews, it seems some things don’t change there. Edit: Saying they’re not compatible but yet I took it to Amerimex in grayslake straight after leaving your shop & they did it the same day 😭 just admit yall didn’t wanna do the work. Muffler shop but don’t wanna put in the work to cut & weld catalytic converters.

Человек Будущего (и его приключения)

★★★★★

8 months ago

These days, finding a trustworthy mechanic feels like winning the lottery—especially when even a simple oil change can go sideways. (True story: Jiffy Lube @ Libertyville once started draining my transmission fluid before realizing the motor oil plug was still untouched. Another time, NTB @ Round Lake Beach, now they are Mavis, forgot to drain the old oil — they just topped it off like it was a soda fountain.) So, when I came to Velasquez & Son's for a brake job, I braced myself... but wow, what a difference. They were easy to talk to, gave me a fair price, and didn’t try to sell me anything I didn’t need. I’ve driven over 1,000 miles since, and the brakes feel absolutely perfect. This shop has earned my trust—and that’s not easy these days. Highly recommend them if you're tired of guessing whether your car will leave the shop better or worse!

Erik Metz

★☆☆☆☆

9 months ago

Just had my exhaust pipe replaced and the work was good but the CUSTOMER SERVICE was HORRIBLE!!!! The manager, David, wanted to argue about putting my car on the lift and showing the work that they did saying that they were busy, which they were, but had an open lift without a car on it. This is a 5 minute process that after paying hundreds of dollars I would like to see the work that was performed. If it was a sensor or something internal to the engine or transmission I wouldn't have asked but this was the physical pipe from the catalytic converter to the muffler. DO NOT RECOMMEND!! GO ELSEWHERE!!! ***Follow-up*** The reply is the canned answer of we are sorry and if there is anything else we can do please contact us. If your reply when asking to see the work performed is " Come back another day and we can put it on the lift" then I will definitely NOT RECOMMEND your services to anyone. I want to see what you did and if it is quality work, PERIOD. I had never been to this shop before but had been to the one in Round Lake and they showed me the work they performed before I left.

scott Schmidt

★★★★★

8 months ago

I brought in my 1966 Mustang for some exhaust work and David spent about 20 minutes walking me through what was needed and why the parts that I bought would not work without significant fabrication / cost. I came back the following week with the correct parts and I can attest to the fact that they are meticulous and extremely detail oriented when it comes to their work. I would / have already recommended them to friends. I would suggest calling ahead or making an appointment as they are an extremely busy shop. One last thing that impressed me was that there was no attempt to upsell me on any additional work. Great team and an honest shop.

Clint Lawler

★★★★★

3 years ago

David was very helpful. I should have gone in there sooner instead of waiting over a month. My exhaust was loud and seemed to shake the vehicle. Now everything is quiet and secure. $180, only took about an hour. Also I noticed some annoying customers that he handled professionally.

Ric

★★★★★

6 months ago

I brought my Ford Explorer to Velasquez & Son’s in Mundelein for a broken flex pipe, and they had it diagnosed and repaired in less than two hours. David was very helpful—he took the time to show me exactly what was going on and made sure I was taken care of. The service was excellent, very customer-friendly, and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely be going back there again and highly recommend them to anyone who needs exhaust work done.

Adam Kruvand

★★★★★

3 months ago

Great small independent family shop. Helped me out with a wheel problem while passing through town for the holidays. Got my car right in and fixed quickly. I'd go here before a corporate chain. Check them out.

Mike S

★★★★★

2 months ago

This is a great shop. I bring all my cars here for exhaust work. They are great specialists and fair with price. Their work lasts.

Tyrone Barnes

★★★★★

6 months ago

I went to Velasquez & Sons Mufflers to fix my exhaust system, and they did an excellent job. They gave us a very reasonable price compared with other shops, and the service was fast and professional. Highly recommended!

Katarina Pfauter

★★★★★

6 months ago

Great experience here at Velasquez & Sons Mufflers!!! I had an issue with two broken exhaust studs and they were able to fix my issue quick! It was affordable and took no time at all. David did an awesome job communicating with me to keep me updated with the process. The young lady Alejandra (I think that’s how it’s spelled) was SO sweet and nice to talk to. I appreciate the amazing service I had here! Thanks for fixing my studs!!

Diver Wes

★★★★★

4 months ago

Brought my 2010 Acura MDX in for new front axle installation. They were fantastic Great price great work. Dropped it off late afternoon picked it up early next day absolutely fantastic service and shop. Will definitely bring our cars there.

Jeremey M.

★★★★★

2 months ago

Took my caddy in for some minor exhaust work. The price was great and the work was done well. Very happy with velasquez mufflers and breaks. I will definitely be a returning customer!

Jamie T

★★★★★

a month ago

Great shop! I called in the morning, dropped off the car. Added an oil change while it was there. They had it done in a few hrs. Had muffler worked on. And thx Daniella, you’re the best!

Nicole Hines

★★★★★

3 months ago

We’ve been taking our cars here over the years for muffler related services, and they’ve always been very professional, time efficient, and affordable. I brought my newer vehicle in today for shocks and struts, dropped it off early, got a call with the estimate mid-morning, and had my car back by mid-afternoon. Great service and prices, so my brother just dropped his car off for services too. Highly recommend Velasquez & Son’s!

Jason Schwab

★★★★★

2 weeks ago

Brought in my truck for a borla cat back install at 3pm on a Saturday no appointment... was done by 430 looks and sounds great and was half the price of anyone else! Highly recommend! David is the best!

Evan Zibell

★★★★★

8 months ago

Highly, Highly recommended for exhaust upgrades and repairs!! Sam and Carlos went way above and beyond for me. I came in expecting to get an exhaust tip welded onto my exhaust pipe and watched as they worked. They were incredibly meticulous with the position of the tip for an optimal aesthetic, and their welds look amazing. When Sam found out my truck was a 5.0L a huge smile appeared on both their faces and he said, “So we are putting in a straight pipe, right?” I had no idea what he meant but after he took time describing the acoustic difference it would make it was a no-brainer. They completed the whole project in 40 minutes. The sound of my truck now matches its appearance and I think they were just as excited as I was with the end result. If you do go here pick Sam’s brain, he knows exhaust systems and how to give breath to the sound of your vehicle. And if he makes a recommendation don’t question it, just do it - I promise you wont be disappointed. Pricing was incredibly reasonable, you’re going to want to tip them after they are done working on your vehicle and you definitely should. Thank you Sam, Thank you Carlos- my truck sounds incredible!!