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Catalytic Converter Replacement
Same-day replacement for stolen or failed catalytic converters, with anti-theft protection installed on every job.
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Fast, Honest Catalytic Converter and Exhaust Repair
Walk in any weekday morning for expert catalytic converter replacement, exhaust welding, and muffler repair, no appointment needed.
4.9★
Google Rating
165
Google Reviews
$350
CC Repair Cost
40 Min
CC Turnaround
~3 Hrs
Exhaust Job Time
Services
Everything we take on.
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Exhaust Repair and Welding
Custom welding, muffler replacement, and exhaust leak diagnosis, from daily drivers to classic cars.
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Same-day catalytic converter repair, welded right the first time
Our story
Honest Repairs, No Appointment Needed
Yao and Janice run our shop on 7th Avenue in Oakland, where we specialize in catalytic converter replacement and exhaust repair for cars of every age. When a customer's converter gets cut out by thieves, or an old exhaust system finally gives out, we're the crew that gets them back on the road.
We explain what's wrong, what it costs, and how long it will take before we touch a wrench. Common parts like mufflers and pipes are often on hand, so most catalytic converter jobs and straightforward exhaust repairs get done the same visit, no appointment required.
Every catalytic converter we install gets fitted with protection to help guard against a repeat theft. It's one more thing we do because we'd rather our customers not end up back in our lot for the same reason.
- Walk-ins welcome, no appointment
- Catalytic converter theft specialists
- Anti-theft protection on every install
- Parts explained before any work starts
What customers say
“I would recommend Yao Auto Repair to family and friends! Yao and his staff are honest, trustworthy and genuine! The work done (the pipes to the catalytic converters were damaged due to theft) on my truck was fantastic and time efficient! Thank you Yao and Janice!!”
“I arrived before they opened on a Monday morning, so I was first in line. The woman and man who greeted me were very friendly and helpful. They explained what they would do and how long it would take, about 40 minutes. They started immediately, and they were done with the welding in about 20 minutes. Service was quick, with no appointment, courteous, and informative.”
“Showed up, no appointment on a Tuesday morning with my '65 Corvair that I knew had an exhaust leak. Got an honest assessment that it was the crossover pipe gaskets and a shot muffler. You got exhaust issues and you're in the Bay? This is your place.”
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Serving Oakland, CA.
(510) 603-6268
Get directions →1101 7th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Hours
Open now- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
1101 7th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
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