Hey folks a little favor to ask. My daughters exhaust pipe in front of the cat converter broke. ( 2006 Toyota Matrix). She rolled into a shop and they want to cut and weld a new front pipe ($30 or so on eBay) and use the same converter for $350. Rock Auto and other places on eBay want $200 or less for the entire pipe and cat assembly from front to back. I realize these places need to make money, but dayuum. I realize it will take a couple hours.

Any body out there know of an honest place nearby that she might go to??

I have someone in Yonkers, if that works for you.

She said she’s close to Yonkers. It would be good

If you need a second option my dad lives in Peekskill and uses a shop he trusts there. The shop's owner helped to nurse along his '03 or so Avalon for many years at reasonable prices.

J & L Auto & Tire Center
58 NY-59, Nyack, NY 10960
Across the bridge on the Rockland side. 2nd exit off the bridge

BBMW and Cookster, please give me the name of your preferred shops ( and location or city) and I will send her there for diagnosis.

http://sunocoyonkers.com/

My car was in there last week for routine maintenance. My sister lives in Yonkers and he's her go to mechanic. My sister has a Scion, so he knows his way around Toyota. The guy who owns the place is Kevin Hughes.

Right on the Deagan west service road across from the racetrack.

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Originally posted by greco:
BBMW and Cookster, please give me the name of your preferred shops ( and location or city) and I will send her there for diagnosis.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: BBMW, October 06, 2019 12:30 AM

Thank you gents. This be a big help. We’re not looking for the cheapest. Just a good honest repair. She is willing to pay what the job is worth. I feel more comfortable with your recommendations rather than her blundering around. I am grateful for you taking the time out of your day to help.

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Originally posted by greco:
BBMW and Cookster, please give me the name of your preferred shops ( and location or city) and I will send her there for diagnosis.

American Cycle & Tire

(914) 739-7533

The owner, David, will know my dad, Jack Cook.

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