Exhaust Repair & Replacement in Ashford, TW15
If your car has started blowing, rattling or roaring, the exhaust is the usual culprit. At Salek Tyre & Mechanic on Feltham Road in Ashford, we inspect the full system on the ramp, identify the exact section that has failed, and give you a no-obligation quote with a fixed price before any work starts. Sectional repairs from £40.
Warning signs your exhaust needs attention
An exhaust fault rarely fixes itself, and a small hole quickly becomes a bigger one. Bring your car in if you notice any of the following:
- A loud roaring or droning that has appeared or got worse, especially under acceleration, usually means a hole or a corroded joint.
- Rattling or knocking from under the car often a loose heat shield, a broken bracket, or a section that has dropped.
- A hissing or blowing sound a clear sign of a leak in a pipe, silencer or gasket.
- A smell of exhaust fumes in or around the car never ignore this, as it can mean fumes are escaping before the tailpipe.
- Loss of power or poorer fuel economy a blocked or damaged exhaust (or a failing catalytic converter) affects how the engine breathes.
- The exhaust hanging low or dragging a failed mounting or corroded section that needs securing or replacing before it falls.
- An engine warning or emissions light can be linked to a lambda (oxygen) sensor or catalytic converter fault in the exhaust system.
Not sure how bad it is? Pop in to our garage on Feltham Road and we'll put the car on the ramp and show you exactly which section has gone. You'll get an honest, no-obligation quote, and in many cases a sectional repair is all that's needed. Calling ahead means we can have a ramp ready for you.
What our exhaust inspection covers
We check the full exhaust system from the engine to the tailpipe:
- Rear silencer / back box: the most common corrosion point, as it sits at the cool end where condensation collects.
- Mid section and centre silencer: checked for holes, blowing joints and secure mountings.
- Front pipe and flexi: inspected for cracks and leaks, particularly the flexible joint near the engine.
- Catalytic converter: visually checked for damage, rattling (broken internal substrate) and theft of the unit.
- Clamps, brackets and rubber hangers: a cheap but common cause of rattles and a dropped exhaust.
- Gaskets and joints: a blown manifold or joint gasket is a frequent source of a sudden "blowing" noise.
Exhaust repair prices in Ashford
Because the exhaust is made up of separate sections, we can often replace just the part that has failed. Typical fitted prices:
| Repair | Typical fitted price |
|---|---|
| Clamp, bracket or minor repair | £40 – £80 |
| Rear silencer / back box | £80 – £200 |
| Front pipe | £80 – £180 |
| Mid section | £100 – £250 |
| Full exhaust system | £200 – £600+ |
A catalytic converter is a separate, more expensive job catalytic converters contain precious metals, so a replacement typically ranges from £250 to over £1,000 depending on the engine and emissions standard. We'll always confirm the exact price for your vehicle before starting.
Call 07341 216705 with your registration, or use our online booking form, for a fixed price on your car.
Repair or replace? We'll give you the honest answer
Whether a section can be repaired or needs replacing comes down to where the damage is and how far the corrosion has spread. A single corroded back box on an otherwise sound system is a quick, low-cost swap. Widespread rust across several sections is usually better solved with a full system, which works out cheaper than replacing one part at a time over several visits. We'll put the car on the ramp, show you what we can see, and recommend only what the exhaust actually needs never a full system when a section will do.
Serving Ashford and the surrounding area
We're on Feltham Road in Ashford (TW15), easy to reach from Feltham (TW13 & TW14), Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames, Stanwell, Bedfont, Hanworth and Shepperton. Just off the A30, close to the M25 Junction 13.
Frequently asked questions exhaust repair
Is a blowing exhaust an MOT failure?
It can be. The MOT checks the exhaust is secure, complete and not leaking, and that noise and emissions are within limits. A blowing exhaust from a hole, corrosion or a blown gasket will usually fail. As it also affects your MOT emissions, it's worth fixing before the test rather than after a failure.
Can you replace just one section of the exhaust?
Yes. The exhaust is made of separate sections front pipe, mid section and rear silencer so where only one part has failed we replace that section alone to keep the cost down. We only recommend a full system when corrosion is widespread.
How long does exhaust work take?
Most sectional repairs and back-box replacements are a same-day job, and many are done while you wait. A full system or a seized, badly corroded fitting takes longer. We'll give you a realistic timescale with your quote.
Why is my exhaust suddenly louder?
A sudden increase in noise nearly always means a leak a hole from corrosion, a cracked joint, or a blown gasket. As well as the noise, fumes can escape closer to the cabin. Get it checked promptly: the sooner a small hole is caught, the more likely we can repair a section rather than replace the whole system. Call 07341 216705.
Book your exhaust check in Ashford
A blowing or rattling exhaust only gets worse and more expensive. Get it on the ramp and get an honest price.