Exhausts

Your cars exhaust system is made up of a series of pipes that link the engine to the catalytic converter with further pipes linking to the silencer and then on to the tailpipe that you see extending from the rear of the car. The catalytic converter is fitted to every new car by law and is designed to remove most of the harmful pollutants from the exhaust gases, leaving the final gas from the exhaust pipe predominantly carbon dioxide and water vapour. The silencer is designed to absorb the high pressure exhaust gases that the engine produces, reducing them to a legally and environmentally acceptable level. Along with controlling exhaust emmissons and reducing noise levels. Maintaining a healthy exhaust system can also aid with engine performance and fuel consumption.

Although the components that make up a modern exhaust system are now made of much higher quality materials and last a lot longer than they used to, the function and placement on the vehicle means these components are constatntly under attack from rust and corrosion, and with vehicle emmissions now a major part of the MOT test, it is important that your engine and exhaust sytems are in good working order.

An exhaust systems life expectancy can vary as corrosion tends to occur dependant on usage factors such as how often and how far your car is driven as opposed to the length of time it has been fitted, so a regular inspection your cars exhaust system is vital in maintaining a safe and efficent vehicle. At Autoclinic we carry a huge range of exhausts covering all makes and models and with prices to suit every budget. Our experts can check your system for you free of charge, and advise you of the most suitable components for your car with the added security of a full maunfacturers warranty on all parts used.