Hawthorne · South Bay · Since 1991
Hawthorne auto repair done right, the first time.
Family-owned on S Inglewood Ave since 1991. Brakes, custom exhaust and mufflers, maintenance, suspension, A/C and diagnostics for all makes and models — with honest, upfront recommendations before any work begins.
Protect your vehicle. Choose a service time online and receive an email confirmation right away.
- ASE-Certified Techs
- 4.9★ Avg Review
- All Makes & Models
- 12-Month Warranty
Why South Bay drivers come back
Same family. Same shop. Same standards.
Honest, Upfront Pricing
You'll know the cost before we touch a wrench. No surprise add-ons, no upsells.
ASE-Certified Master Techs
Real expertise on brakes, exhaust, and diagnostics — backed by 35 years of shop experience.
12-Month / 12,000-Mi Warranty
Every repair is guaranteed in writing. If it's our work, it's our problem to fix.
Same-Day Service
Most brake jobs and exhaust work are done the same day. Drop off in the morning, drive home that night.
Custom Exhaust Specialists
From quiet daily-drivers to full performance builds, we cut, weld, and tune to spec — no guesswork.
Family-Owned Since 1991
Same family, same shop, same values. All of Hawthorne knows where to find us.
“Amazing work!! Brought in my Dodge Durango and got the resonator delete. The time being there, they were extremely professional and polite. They greeted me and their work was fantastic. I can definitely see myself visiting this place whenever I need something fixed. Muchas gracias!!! Buen trabajo!!! Mucho respecto!”
“Custom muffler & brakes is a awesome place too have ur car done. If any problems occur on vehicle, they are A+++ customer service repair shop. Thanks u guys, sincerely Ty.”
“Amazing service, super awesome and professional — I was told it's family owned, been here for 30 years in Los Angeles. Quaint waiting room, super friendly employees and great customer service. 10/10 will be back and a regular customer. Thank you all again.”
What we handle
Complete auto repair for all makes and models
Tell us the symptom — noise, warning light, vibration, smell — and we'll inspect it, explain what we find, and only complete the work you approve.
Request your service time
Send your request. We'll follow up quickly.
This form sends an appointment request — not a confirmed appointment. Choose an available time online and receive an email confirmation right away, or submit this form and our team will follow up during shop hours. If you have a warning light, brake noise, exhaust noise, steering issue, or overheating, tell us and we'll prioritize an inspection.
- Monday – Friday8 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday8 AM – 3 PM
- SundayClosed
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Use the Ask Our Service Assistant chat in the corner of this page — it can explain a symptom, walk through a service, or take your appointment request for you.