Yao Auto Repair

Hugh Jo

★★★★★

9 months ago

With no appt, less than an hour. Very professional. Clean/safe shop. Dim sum nearby. purchased: installation of catalytic converter shield. price: very competitive

Zed

★★★★★

3 months ago

Great service, affordable pricing. They replaced my muffler and exhaust in under an hour. Super friendly folks, I’d go back to them with any similar needs in the future.

JoAnn SkyWatcher

★★★★★

4 years ago

Yang Auto is located in a pretty risky area of Oakland. I asked the person about going for a walk in their neighborhood—and he discouraged me from doing it. I took my partner’s car in to have a cable welded on to make it more difficult to steal the catalytic converter from his 2010 Prius. Stealing catalytic converters is big business these days – – with the precious metals now worth way more than gold. Thieves are stealing catalytic converter’s here in Oakland, and all over the US. We have been reading about the quick removal of catalytic converter’s all over Oakland – – usually in the middle of the night. Sometimes they even remove them in a parking lot in the middle of the day. And it happens very quickly. Next thing you know—your car doesn’t have a catalytic converter. It’s better to protect your catalytic converter, instead of having to replace it which can be $3000 or so. Sandman’s shop installs range from $250-$800 to protect your catalyst converter. We were able to get steel cables welded on to the our Prius for $180. It’s the best price we’ve seen. The hope is that if someone goes to steal the catalytic converter, they will see that it’s not worth their while and they will move onto the next car. So, we went to Yang Auto Repair because they have the best price that we’ve seen to protect a catalytic converter.

Jensen Novak

★★★★★

2 years ago

If you want quality service, honest rates and quality that speaks for itself - come to Yao Auto Repair. Friendly owner and staff. Amazing how much they go out of their way to take care of their customers. Best known secret muffler and catalytic converter cage shop in the bay.

Marina Rivera

★★★★★

7 months ago

They did an awesome job replacing my stolen catalytic converter and installing an anti-theft measure. I was worried about being out of a car for a few days but I was able to walk in without an appointment and they fixed my car within a few hours. Janice at the front desk was very knowledgeable and helped me easily navigate working with my insurance and making sure I am covered.

SUNNY CARSON

★★★★★

3 years ago

I don’t leave many reviews BUT I had to in this situation. I’m working on an old car and needed ALOT of custom exhaust work to accommodate with new transmission and crossmember. Not only did they accommodate but I was able to do it as a walk-in and at a great price!!! Very good work as well!!! Thank you for helping me out! The New Owners are great!!!! I must add other muffler shops in the area turned the job down as it was a lot of work but not this family owned business, THEY DID AMAZING !!!

M. G.

★★★★★

9 months ago

Got me in and out quickly after calling for an appointment. Very reasonable price to weld in a catalytic converter I brought and told me the front catalytic gasket needed replacing, which they had in stock. Recommend for any exhaust related work.

Lita Tulloch

★★★★★

a year ago

My catalytic converter was stolen in SF. I didn’t know what to do, so I googled and found Yao Auto Repair. I called them and spoke to Janet who was extremely helpful, friendly, professional and patient. I was just so impressed by her service. And then the job.. wow they did such a great job….! Pricing was fair and they were pretty quick. I appreciated that they even washed my car! (After catalytic converter was stolen, I had my car sitting in my driveway for almost 2 years, so yah, car was a little dirty. Anyways, Janet & the Guys are amazing!!!

Kevin Davenport

★★★★★

2 years ago

The service and pricing were great !! Friendly and Professional mechanics and office personnel. The work was done swiftly and accurately, while using the make and model parts of my vehicle. Which will be good for the service history details of my car.

Charlie Gee

★★★★★

a month ago

This place is great. Same day service. Great price. Highly recommended.

Carsten Felicitas Grove

★★★★★

a year ago

Great service, quick, and very friendly! Recently had my catalytic converter stolen and had to get an aftermarket one put on at a mechanic. One of the people at One Toyota recommended Yao for custom catalytic converter guards (basically steel cable and rear welded onto the whole thing, making a cage) so I called them when I picked my car up and they were able to get me in within 20 minutes. When I left my car there and walked away they called me back and pointed out whoever replaced my cat hadn't put in the mounting bolts so the whole things was hanging a little loose. Thankfully I had the original bolts in my trunk from when the cat was stolen, but they put those bolts in for me no problem. Was very satisfied with the service and the guard cage looks nice and sturdy too!

Ed Rodriguez

★★★★★

7 years ago

Professional work, great prices and fast honest service! They replaced my muffler and I was out of the shop in less than 30 minutes. They also took my vehicle without an appointment. Highly recommend this place.

LEE SHICHI

★★★★★

3 years ago

I BROUGHT MY OWN HIGH PERFORMANCE MUFFLER IN & THEY CHARGED ME $120.00 TO WELD IT ALL UP..EXCELLENT WORK AND VERY NICE PEOPLE 👍 I WOULD DEFINITELY GO THERE AGAIN IF I NEED ANYTHING ELSE FIXED IN THE NEAR FUTURE 👍

sean halkyard

★★★★★

a year ago

Fantastic staff and amazing prices! The only shop around with integrity. While everyone else is looking to line their pockets with gold at your expense, this shop is a hidden gem doing business the way you would hope everybody did , honest, fair and professional. Thank you Yao for giving me back a little faith in humanity. It's good to know there are still people out there like you and your staff. I don't ever give reviews but I just had to this time. May God bless you my friend.

Peter Welch

★★★★★

6 months ago

100% they got my car in and out same day great rates friendly staff would recommend to my neighbors

Ben Nash

★★★★★

2 years ago

Yao’s is the gold standard for how a business should operate. When my catalytic converter was stolen, my neighbor recommended this shop. They took my car right away and I picked it up just a few days later. The prices are fair. The shop is clean. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Not only did they replace my converter quickly, but when my check engine light came on the next day, they offered to check it out right away (it ended up just being the sensor). It’s clear they stand by their work and take pride in providing great service. I wish they did regular maintenance. If I could, this would be the only place I’d bring my car.

Michael Bishop

★★★★★

a year ago

Had my catalytic converter chopped off and they were able to work with my insurance, install a new converter, and install an anti-theft measure in just two working days and during Christmas week! Do not hesitate and just go here and get it done, easy.