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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPAIR AN EXHAUST?

Ellie Dyer-Brown, 10 months ago

5 min read

 * Repair
 * Cost
 * Exhaust




WhoCanFixMyCar explain some of the tell-tale signs that you might have a problem
with your exhaust and how much it is likely to cost to fix them

It can be difficult to deliver a perfectly accurate estimate for an exhaust
repair until a mechanic is able to get a close look at your car. This is because
the repair could be as simple as welding a small crack shut which costs £50. On
the other hand, it might involve replacing the entire catalytic converter which
could cost over £1,500!

Therefore, the best to get an accurate estimate is by getting in touch with the
best local mechanics using WhoCanFixMyCar.


EXHAUST REPAIR COSTS

Below, you can find a table showing the average cost of exhaust repairs for the
most popular vehicle makes*.

Car MakeAverage
PriceAudi£128.30BMW£125.83Citroen£137.21Ford£137.26Mercedes£129.05MINI£144.37Nissan£136.40Peugeot£130.62Renault£129.91Toyota£134.90Vauxhall£129.54Volkswagen£136.79Volvo£139.50

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If you're looking for the average cost of an exhaust replacement instead of a
repair, take a look at this post instead:

How much does it cost to replace an exhaust?


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS OF A FAILING OR DAMAGED EXHAUST?

 * A loud roaring noise could indicate problems with your silencer.

 * Unusual vibrations coming from the acceleration pedal or steering wheel might
   indicate an exhaust leak. Your whole engine might judder if the leak is
   large.

 * Rattling is usually a sign that your catalytic converter is loose or faulty -
   this is one of the most expensive parts of the exhaust system.

 * If you can smell fuel or any other unpleasant gas it suggests there is a leak
   somewhere in your exhaust pipe.

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WHY IS SMOKE COMING FROM MY EXHAUST?

If the colour of smoke coming from your exhaust is different than usual, there
is a high possibility that there's an issue somewhere within the system.
However, the colour of the smoke itself will give you a clue what that issue may
be.


WHITE SMOKE FROM MY EXHAUST

If white smoke is coming from your exhaust, your car could be low on engine
coolant from the result of a cracked or warped cylinder head, a cracked engine
block or a head gasket failure from overheating.

If engine coolant gets anywhere near the combustion chamber, the liquid will be
vaporised and converted into a white gas which is then pushed out through the
tailpipe.

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BLACK SMOKE FROM MY EXHAUST

Black smoke coming from your exhaust means that your engine is burning more fuel
than it should. This is often caused by a problem with your fuel injectors, air
filter or fuel-pressure regulator. Alternatively, the fuel line could be
clogged. Burning excessive fuel will have a noticeable effect on fuel economy
meaning that you will be spending much more money getting from A to B.

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BLUE SMOKE FROM MY EXHAUST

If your exhaust is pumping out blue smoke, oil will have leaked into the engine,
resulting in it being burned in the system. This happens when the valve guide
seals or piston rings wear out, allowing engine oil into the combustion chamber.
Engine oil is only meant for the lubrication of parts which are in constant
contact with each other.

If engine oil is leaking into the combustion system, you need to address the
issue by getting an oil change immediately as low engine oil levels will be
detrimental to your car.

Get Exhaust Repair Quotes!

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EXHAUST LEAKS



If there is a leak somewhere along the pipe and fumes are escaping, this could
pose a very serious danger to you and the passengers your car. If the leak is
located at a point before the catalytic converter, it will be toxic to humans,
and if inhaled, will cause health problems.

That is why it is critical that you take your car to a mechanic if your car
starts to fill with smoke!

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CRACKED OR BROKEN EXHAUST

There are a number of tell tale signs you can look out for that point to an
issue with your exhaust. If you see any of the following, make sure to get
quotes from WhoCanFixMyCar immediately and tell us what is going on with your
car.


ROARING NOISE

Your exhaust will emit a loud roaring noise if the silencer has been corroded by
acidic moisture in the system.


HISSING NOISE

A crack or hole will have opened up on the piping if you can hear a hissing
noise as the fumes escape into the atmosphere.


LEAKING WATER

If your car's head gasket is in trouble, water may leak from the part onto the
exhaust and then to the ground. If you find this issue it may cost quite a lot
to repair.


POPPING OR RATTLING EXHAUST

This will come from the result of a bracket becoming loose and not being able to
hold the piping in place properly.

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