Exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, muffler replacement

Tiny
TASHRIZZOKENICKIE
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  • 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
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Muffler exhaust pipe with catalytic converter needs replacing. The pipe broke and we taped it up. Also the brakes aren’t the best.
Do you know how much it would be to fix up or should I toss it? I’m not in the financial situation to purchase a new car.
Thanks
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 7:31 PM

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Tiny
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Depending on where this is broken, it can get expensive. However, it may be worthwhile to have the exhaust looked at by a muffler shop as they may be able to just cut out the broken portion and put in a new pipe.

If the converter and muffler is okay then I would look to have it repaired.

I attached the process to replace the system and included the price for each portion.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/exhaust-system-removal

Please let us know if you have other questions or how you make out with this. Thanks
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 7:46 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Honestly, if the vehicle runs well, I would fix it, but that's your call. Right now, there is a shortage of used and new vehicles, so replacing it will likely be more expensive than normal.

As far as the exhaust, where did it break? Often times you can cut bad parts out purchase just replacement parts to repair the exhaust. That would be much cheaper. If you can take a picture of the exhaust and where the problem is, I should be able to give you some ideas.

Also, we would need to start a different link for the brakes, but the same thing goes for them. I can help you replace them yourself.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 7:47 PM
Tiny
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Oh, okay. Thanks so much.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are very welcome. Let me know what you decide and if I can help in any way.

Joe
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 7:03 PM

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