Kartek Mufflers & Repairs

I was recommended this place by another mechanic since they couldn’t do what I needed. They saved me money by giving me options that didn’t require me to spend unnecessary money (even though I would have spent it at their shop). At least based upon this first encounter, they seem honest and worth at least a second look if ever needed again.

I’m a neighborhood guy and like many has cars that need to be worked on. There is no problem finding a automotive repair shop. There’s one every corner… But to find one that they can look you in the eyes when there telling you what needs to be done and when they tell you the total you don’t feel like your getting raped with no lube. When I met John and Eddie I new they were good people and they make you feel comfortable and very honest. I would refer to any and every body proudly… They have no idea I’m righting this but good service now days is hard to find… trust me you can trust them… Thanks guys… Billy

Awesome service! Had a small emergency and needed it fixed, while my son was at UCLA hospital. They squeezed me in for the minor repair. Can’t thank them enough. Great guys, friendly and honest.

John and Eddie are great and honest guys in an industry that more often than not is known for gouging customers not being very forthcoming. I found out about them from another shop and came with very high praise. They first relocated the exhaust in my 1955 Ford truck and it was such a clean job, fast, and the cost was so reasonable I decided to take my 350Z to them for some tuning and motor work. They didn’t let me down and have consistently delivered 5 star service. I have since recommended friends, family, and coworkers to them who have all told me how fast and amazing the service was at Kartek.
I have been on both sides of the fence with cars since I have worked at a hot rod shop before and also on the client side and I can say confidently that with that experience that these guys are a great go to shop that won’t try to BS you. John has always offered me reasonable timelines, is great with communication before and during the process, and helps set up a plan for future services.

I have always trusted these people. They take care of all my 5 cars. My family and I are very grateful to them for always taking care of our vehicles and their needs. Without them we would have been in a pickle more than once. I am very thankful that they are always there for us.

I called with a bunch of questions about my jeep’s catalytic converter because it failed the smog test. John and Eddie were both incredibly helpful, kind, and patient with me. They replaced the converter for half the price of the first mechanic I talked to. I felt like my car was in good hands with them as they are both knowledgeable and good at communicating. They also fixed my back hatch for no charge. So thankful they are around, they are a perfect example good business practices

These guys were awesome! I had a leak at my flex pipe between the manifold and the cat. The entire pipe was rusted from the front all the way back. It could have been a costly job but they were experts at removing the one piece needing repair w/​o cracking the remainder! Got me in & out in an hour with no appointment. I will definitely come back

Thanks to John and Eddie for installing my new TRD catback exhaust system. They were able to fit me into their tight schedule and install exhaust same day. They charged me half the price compared to what the dealer wanted to charge me. Fast, friendly and quality service. I will definitely recommend them and use them for future service. Thanks!!!

I had a great experience with Kartek.
They were able to perform a job on my car quickly and at an extremely competitive/​fair price. John at the front desk seems like a really good guy– knowledgeable, personable, patient, excellent at explanations.
Briefly, I had a cracked exhaust manifold on my Honda that was spotted during a safety recall service at a local dealer. In a fit of excessive self confidence, I tried to remove the manifold+catalytic converter myself to be welded/​repaired at a local welder, but instead I ended up snapping a bolt that connects the cat to the rest of the exhaust system. It was one of the worst kind of ‘oh crap’ diy moments. I essentially exacerbated a problem into something that was impossible/​very difficult to fix without a welder and air tools.
Kartek came to my rescue. They were able to start work on my car first thing in the morning after they opened (8AM). The work was completed within a couple hours for a fraction of the price the Honda dealer wanted to replace the manifold+cat, and I wasn’t upsold on any pricey extras. The welds look good to my untrained eye and I no longer smell fumes.
Also, the price they quoted me to just remove the broken bolt was half what a local Meineke estimated. I couldn’t have been more satisfied. I’ll be going to Kartek for all my exhaust issues in the future and I think you should, too.

Worked on my exhaust and did really great quick work. Would definitely recommend.

These guys are great. They have worked on all 3 of my cars and all three times the work has been phenomenal! Very professional and clean work. Have not had a problem in any of the exhaust, custom welding and work that the have done!

got my exhaust done here on my 2007 mustang a few months back. They did a great job! Kept in touch to keep me updated on everything while they were working on it! Great work! My exhaust sounds great now (: definitely going back here soon to get more work done on my car!

I went there to replace my existing mufflers to a pair of Magna Flows. Their service was extremely fast and yet without compromise. I was there watching the whole thing and the technician carefully made sure that everything was welded properly. He even installed extra parts just to make sure it won’t give me problems in the future. The whole job was done in less than 2 hours and the exhaust sound is exactly what I expected.
Honestly, I don’t know why some people complain about price. You get what you pay for, both service and parts. For what I got, I’ve compared with six muffler shops in the area and it’s about the same. Some maybe slightly cheaper but I’ll have to leave the car with them overnight. So everything is just a trade off.
So if you want a muffler job done, I definitely recommend Kartek.

John, Eddie and the rest of the staff at Kartek are always very helpful. I have been taking my car in for maintenance and other repairs for the last couple of years. Thanks to the team my car is always running smooth and I can get my car serviced the same day with short notice. I do recommend that you call and setup an appointment since this shop is always full of loyal costumers. Have a great day!

These guys are so helpful. I went in twice and they help me immediately both times. They were super friendly and had me in and out super quick both times!

My O2 sensor failed in my 2008 Subaru STI. After trying to break the sensor out of the header I stripped the nut on the sensor. I took my vehicle to Kartek and spoke with John and Eddie. After hearing the situation they said they’d take a look at it and see what they could do.
After having the car on the lift, one of their mechanics had my old stripped sensor out in less that 15 minutes. The new sensor was put in and my car was back to normal. All said and done they charged me 60 dollars for a hassle free installation.
I’d recommend this shop to anyone seeking good professional auto repair at a great price. The subaru dealership near my house wouldn’t even touch my car without having to pay a 120 dollar service fee not including their shop labor charge. Ridiculous!!!
Thanks to Kartek my problems were solved at a bargain price…

Very good job on my car
Very good service
Good price
All I need in good mechanic !!!

Yay Kartek!
Last night I discovered the hanger weld on my left muffler failed and I now had a pretty bad exhaust leak. Having a jam packed Saturday, this was the last thing I wanted to worry about. After some other errands, I looked at Unilocal and called them up based on the recent reviews. I asked if they had a lift open or how long the wait was. The guy that picked up the phone said to bring the car over whenever. Now, I’m very anal about my car and my car is my baby and I trusted this place with her. They didn’t disappoint! Pulled up, walked into the office and they immediately put my car on a lift.
ALSO (to my low car friends) they are low car friendly! Their lifts have ramps!
I pretty much like to watch and observe what’s being done to my car, and they didn’t have a problem with that at all.
Anyways, 20 minutes later the muffler is fixed and no more exhaust leak! They also reinforced both sides for just a little extra.
I would recommend this place to any one of my friends. :)

More good news.
First of all, They have been good to me. They did motor mounts today, and lots of work on the front end a few months ago.
A new part went bad on the van on the front end that they noticed. I didnt know it was a little loose.
They warrantied it, and changed it out at no charge. Yes, this really happened.
They showed me the muffler, and how loose it is. I told them I didnt care, but they welded it anyway. Havnt seen the itemized bill yet, but couldnt been much. Now the van is quieter, and I thank them for welding the muffler for me.
I have always had the worst luck with Mechanics in the past, and now I am riding the wave of good car repair by Kartek.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

I had a terrible experience a few years back when a very well known body shop was driving my car to the street for me to pick up after repairs — and the engine blew. They took no responsibility so I was faced with the choice of replacing the engine or buying a car! My mechanic did not do that kind of work and referred me to Kartek. As I said, that was years ago, and I have not let anyone else touch my car since then.
I have never dealt with such an honest shop. I brought my car in for new brakes and went to take a walk while the work was done, (great perk — walking distance from great restaurants on Sawtelle) I got a call about 15 minutes later saying that my brakes were fine. They could have kept the car and charged me and I would have never known.
I drive a 1996 Toyota and I am always scared whenever I hear a new sound or feel something different! I have stopped by many times with mystery car ailments and they have never treated me with anything but kindness — none of that «stupid girl» attitude here.
These days honest help is sooooooo hard to find — I feel very lucky to have found these guys!