Auto Repair Services in Guelph | Pete's Muffler & Automotive

Signature service

Mufflers & custom exhaust

This is the work the shop is named after. We bend and weld pipe on site, which changes the maths entirely.

Most dealerships and chain shops only carry complete assemblies. When 30 cm of your mid-pipe rusts through, they quote you the whole system because that's the only part number in their catalogue. We cut out the failed section, bend matching pipe, weld it in and clamp it up — so you replace what's broken instead of what's convenient.

Rust-through repairs and section replacement
Cat-back and axle-back system installs
Resonator and muffler swaps for tone changes
Flex pipe, gasket, hanger and heat shield repair
Full custom fabrication for modified and classic vehicles
Welded flanges, aluminized and stainless options

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Polished stainless steel X-pipe exhaust section fabricated and welded in-house at Pete's Muffler & Automotive

Underside of a vehicle raised on the hoist at Pete's Muffler, showing the exhaust run and suspension components during inspection

Safety first

Brake service that shows its work

We measure your pads and rotors and tell you the number. If you've got life left, we say come back later — and we mean it.

Pad and rotor replacement, front and rear
Caliper rebuild, seized slider and hardware service
Brake line, hose and master cylinder replacement
Fluid flush with moisture testing
ABS warning light diagnosis and sensor replacement
Parking brake adjustment and cable replacement

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Diagnostics

A code is a clue, not a diagnosis

P0420 doesn't mean "buy a catalytic converter." It means something upstream is off. Anybody can read a code — we test the circuit.

We use live data, smoke testing, pressure and voltage measurement to find the actual failure. Then we tell you what it costs to fix the real thing, not the first part the code points at. Customers routinely arrive after two other shops have thrown parts at a problem.

Check engine, ABS, SRS and TPMS light diagnosis
Live sensor data and freeze-frame analysis
Smoke testing for vacuum and EVAP leaks
Electrical fault tracing, parasitic draw and grounds
Intermittent and no-start troubleshooting
Pre-purchase inspections for used-car buyers

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Engine with the valve cover removed showing camshafts and timing chain during diagnostic work at Pete's Muffler in Guelph

The full list

All twenty service categories

These are the same twenty options you'll see in the service request form — pick one, tell us what's happening, and we'll take it from there.

Car with the hood up in the bay at Pete's Muffler during an oil and filter change

1. Oil Change

Conventional, synthetic blend or full synthetic with a quality filter, plus a genuine 30-point inspection. We record your mileage and remind you when the next one's due.

Vehicle on the hoist with wheels and brake assemblies accessible for measurement

2. Brakes

Pads, rotors, calipers, lines, fluid and ABS. Measured, photographed and quoted before anything is touched.

Stainless steel X-pipe exhaust section fabricated and welded in-house

3. Mufflers & Exhaust

Custom bending and welding on site. Section repairs, cat-backs, flex pipe, hangers and full fabrication.

Engine opened up showing camshafts and timing chain during fault diagnosis

4. Diagnostics

Check engine and warning lights traced to the actual fault using live data, smoke testing and circuit measurement.

Pontiac GTO engine bay with the hood up during engine work at Pete's Muffler

5. Engine Repair

Timing components, gaskets, seals, water pumps, mounts, oil leaks and misfire repair. Rebuilds by quotation.

Driveshaft and gearbox lowered on a jack beneath a vehicle during suspension and drivetrain work

6. Suspension

Struts, shocks, springs, control arms, bushings and sway bar links — the Guelph pothole special.

Underside of a vehicle on the hoist showing steering and suspension components

7. Steering

Tie rods, rack and pinion, power steering pumps, hoses, leaks and that clunk over railway tracks.

Vehicle raised on the hoist beside the tire balancer at Pete's Muffler

8. Tires

Supply, mounting, balancing, seasonal swaps, TPMS service, puncture repair and winter tire storage advice.

Ford F-150 raised on the two-post hoist ready for alignment and suspension checks

9. Wheel Alignment

Four-wheel alignment with printed before/after readings. Stops the pull and saves your new tires.

Engine bay open for battery and charging system testing at Pete's Muffler

10. Battery

Load testing, replacement, terminal and cable repair, plus charging system checks so it doesn't happen again.

Engine bay with wiring and components accessible during electrical fault tracing

11. Electrical

Alternators, starters, wiring faults, parasitic draws, lighting, power windows and aftermarket accessory issues.

Vehicles in the service bays at Pete's Muffler in Guelph for air conditioning service

12. A/C

Leak detection with dye and electronic sniffer, evacuate and recharge, compressor, condenser and blend door repair.

Technician working inside a vehicle at Pete's Muffler on heating and cabin controls

13. Heating

Heater cores, blower motors, resistors, thermostats and "why is my defrost blowing cold" in February.

Transmission removed from a vehicle with the bellhousing exposed during gearbox work

14. Transmission

Fluid and filter service, external leaks, mounts, shift solenoids and clutch work. Major internals by referral partner.

Engine stripped down for cooling system and gasket work at Pete's Muffler

15. Cooling System

Radiators, hoses, water pumps, thermostats, fans and pressure testing before you end up on the shoulder of the Hanlon.

Engine bay open during a tune-up at Pete's Muffler in Guelph

16. Tune-up

Plugs, coils, filters, injector service and a proper look at why the fuel economy dropped.

Vehicle raised on the hoist for a full Ontario safety standards inspection

17. Safety Inspection

Ontario Safety Standards Certificates for private sales, out-of-province imports and re-registration. Full written report.

Racks of exhaust pipe stock and components held at Pete's Muffler

18. Parts Request

Need a part sourced or a price checked? Send the year, make, model and VIN and we'll quote supply-only or installed.

Quad polished exhaust tips through a carbon fibre diffuser after a performance exhaust build

19. Performance Upgrades

Exhaust tone and flow, intakes, suspension setup and sensible bolt-on work — plus honest talk about what's actually worth it.

Front counter at Pete's Muffler & Automotive where customers describe the problem

20. Other

Weird noise, mystery leak, warning light nobody can explain? Describe it in the form. We've probably heard it before.

Ballpark pricing

Rough numbers, honestly stated

Real quotes depend on your vehicle and what we find. These ranges exist so you're not walking in blind. Update the figures below to match your current shop rates before launch.

Oil & Filter Change

$79 – $139

Quality filter and correct spec oil
30-point visual inspection
Fluid top-up and tire pressure set
Written note of anything developing

Most requested

Exhaust Section Repair

$180 – $450

Cut out the rotten section only
Bent and welded pipe on site
New clamps, hangers and gaskets
Usually same-day turnaround

Front Brake Service

$320 – $580

Pads and rotors, parts and labour
Hardware and slider service included
Measurements shown before quoting
24 mo / 40,000 km warranty

Diagnostic Session

$120 – $180

Up to one hour of proper testing
Written findings, not just a code
Credited toward the repair if you proceed

Safety Inspection

$120 – $160

Full Ontario SSC inspection
Written pass/fail report
Certificate issued on pass
Repair quote provided on fail — no obligation

Seasonal Tire Swap

$80 – $140

Four wheels off and on
Balance available as an add-on
TPMS reset where equipped
Torqued to spec, not to feel

All prices in CAD, before HST. Final pricing always confirmed in a written quote before work begins.

Our warranty

24 months. 40,000 kilometres. In writing.

Parts and labour on qualifying repairs. If something we installed fails inside that window, bring it back and we make it right — no argument, no diagnostic fee, no "well, technically."

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Not sure which category you need?

Describe the noise, the smell or the light in plain English. Sorting it out is our job, not yours.

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If it rolls in, we can fix it.