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Larry's Tire Express
“I can't say enough Great things about Larry's Tire, I had a fantastic experience purchasing my set of tires from Sal , he is the best, Great prices , Great job.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Hayward, CA
24 technicians listed · 19 in Hayward · 13 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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East Bay Auto Center
- Skills
- Price
- Diagnostic
“First let me tell you i have been working on cars the last 20 years (no one at East Bay auto was aware of my skills) i just recently installed new headers on my 94 trans am, but the bolt on connection i had from the cadylitic to the y-pipe had failed...”
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Mission Muffler & Brake
- Welded
- Price
- Truck
“Loved the customer service, very friendly, patient, and understanding, they worked on my very quickly and did a good job and even took out multiple muffler to try and see what I liked most.”
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Treds
- Tire
“It didn't long for him to diagnose the problem he said it wasn't the front end but the tires jacked up front tire spun it by hand he said look you see the uneven spot I said not really but upon a closer look I saw what he meant”
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Elite Motorsports
- Price
- Jobs
- Quality
“Showed it to goldy (owner) and he said its a common issue for my car the sensor s cheap but have to take down the transmission to change the sensor so many hours of labor so it's an expensive fix then he asked if my car is still under warranty but d...”
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Precision Motive
- Corvette
- Work
“They won't upcharge or sell you services you don't really need.”
Listed for drivers in and around Hayward, CA, these 24 shops handle mufflers, pipes and catalytic converters. What each one says about welding, custom work and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Hayward, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 19 are in Hayward itself and 5 come from towns including San Leandro (1, 7 mi), Fremont (1, 9 mi) and San Ramon (1, 12 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,761 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (92%), professionalism (88%) and value (81%). 13 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some of these shops outside Hayward?
19 of the 24 shops sit in Hayward and the others come from other towns within 20 mi. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.
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Driven Garage
- 71
- Classic Car
- Paint
“I brought in my 81 Camino (which was probably the newest car there) and shortly after I picked her up and she was sounding and driving like never before.”
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Speedee Mufflers III
“Great service at a good price.”
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J.r.'s Garage
- Toys
- Mechanic
- Tire
“We brought our car in for an oil change and he discovered that our transmission fluid was leaking and a few other fixes were needed, plus we desperately needed new tires (already knew that but was procrastinating🙃).”
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EB Auto Tech
- Upsell
- Engine
- Pricing
“My car always feels amazing after they work on it and sometimes issue do come up but that's because it's the car and I recently bought it from an owner that did not know how to take care of the poor thing.”
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Rhodes Automotive
- Mechanic
“My dad is the best at his job as a mechanic...”
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Best Auto Repair
“When I reached out to the owner and shared a photo of the damage, he generously accommodated me the same day without requiring an appointment.”
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Meekland Auto Repair
- Prices
“Have a great affortable prize.”
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A-One Auto Repair
- Price
“As a woman it can be difficult finding an honest mechanic who educates you about your vehicle and speaks to you like a human being and not a bobblehead throwing about useless "mechanic jargon" bc you're female!”
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Affordable Towing and Auto Repair
“If you are looking for a neighborhood mom and pop shop for all your auto repairs and towing, look no further this little gem has great customer service, quick turnaround and good Quality work.”
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All Star Body Shop
“This guy was awesome with me he did a really good job and he make a really good price for change my suspensions”
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Zaki Auto Body
- Price
- Gentleman
“The owner is a very nice guy that has been doing this for a long time.”
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Quality Rebuilt Transmissions
“Great shop to get your transmission rebuild Japanese & most foreign & domestic also automotive repair friendly & professional service 100% training technicians 😎 …”
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Servimex Auto Repair
“! Economic oil change and very fast”
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Autowerks European
- Attention
- Price
- Diagnosis
“Paul & Frank looked up the issue and recommended that I take it to BMW for free repairs BUT the BMW dealer explained that Extension to the Warranty for the Double VANOS problem had expired April 2020 so I'm out of luck with BMW NA.”
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Precision Auto Care
“Before I brought my car in to the shop I was very concerned that I was going to have to sell my car soon because of the amount of wear and tear it has been through.”
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Dorso's Automotive Repair
- Future
- Vehicle
- Diagnose
“They could have very easily got few hundred dollars the first time I showed up but they didnt charge me anything and they cleared the error code as it could have just showed up by mistake.”
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Spiteri's Complete Auto Service
- Car Service
- Smog
- Coupon
“I called Spiteris for help and they took me right in and worked on the tire until they could find a valve so i could do my drive and make my appointment.”
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Kevin's Auto Repair
“I called 5-6 companies to get quotes (I asked them to break down the Starter and Labor fees), including Dealership, and they were all between $1,000 and 1,500.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Hayward, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$109
Maximum cost
$1688
National Average
$169
Avg Per Hour Rates
$91
$133
$290
Fair price range is based on 372 cost profiles
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