A new rattle, a deeper roar on start-up or a smell of fumes in the cabin all deserve a proper look, and MTS Garage Services can find the fault and fix it.
An exhaust does more than carry fumes away. It quietens the engine, cools and cleans the gases and keeps your vehicle within legal noise and emissions limits. Rust, potholes, short journeys and loose mounts all take a toll on it over time.
We carry out exhaust repairs Hayes drivers need on cars and vans of all makes and models, from a single failed joint to a complete system. Sports and performance systems are also available, always chosen with legal requirements in mind.
Listen for a sudden increase in noise, especially when pulling away, or a ticking sound that fades as the engine warms up, which often means a leaking joint or cracked manifold gasket. A rattle from underneath can be a loose heat shield, a failed bracket or a silencer whose internal baffles have come apart. Fumes inside the car are more serious, so ventilate and get it inspected quickly. Warning lights and poor running can also trace back to a leak near a sensor.
A small hole at a joint may be sealed or re-gasketed, while a section that has rusted thin is usually better replaced, because a patch beside weak metal tends to fail again. When we deal with exhaust leak repairs Hayes customers book in, we lift the vehicle, inspect the full length of the system and show you where the problem is. Then we recommend the sensible option and give an estimate before any cutting or welding begins.
Exhaust silencer replacement Hayes drivers ask for is often just the rear box, which rusts from the inside because of condensation. Fitting only that section can be a sensible choice if the pipework ahead of it is sound. Where several sections are weak, replacing the whole system can make better sense. Some vehicles have exhaust replacement Hayes garages must handle in sections because of catalytic converters and sensors, so parts and fitting method vary by model.
If you want a performance or stainless system, we can supply and fit one, but it must stay within legal noise and emissions requirements, and we make no promises about power. What affects the estimate: the vehicle, which sections need work, the material you choose and how corroded the fixings are. Call us or get in touch, tell us what you can hear or smell, and we will arrange a time to inspect it.
Call us on 0208 843 9091 or send the form below and tell us about your vehicle.
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It can be. Excessive noise, leaks and emissions faults can all matter at an annual test. We do not carry out MOT tests, but we can repair the exhaust beforehand so it is in sound condition when you take the vehicle for its test.
Yes, if fumes reach the cabin. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is harmful. If you smell fumes inside the car, open the windows, avoid long journeys and have the system inspected promptly.
If the rest of the system is sound, yes, that can be sensible. We inspect the full length first and tell you honestly whether one section will do or whether other parts are close to failing too.
Yes, within the law. Systems must meet noise and emissions requirements for your vehicle. We can discuss options, fit them properly and explain what to expect, without claiming extra power.
Tell us about your vehicle and we will be in touch.
Prefer to talk? Call 0208 843 9091. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Sunday closed.
MTS Garage Services, 5 Chesterfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NW