Exhausts - How Much Should You Pay

[carolminniemouse]

How do I know if I've paid too much for a complete exhaust replacement on my VW Fox? I've tried searching for quotes online but each site seems to want to see vehicle, which is fair. When I tell people how much I paid, they all say "OOhh... that's a lot" - and it was! Thanks for your time guys and girls.

[nescio]

a complete exhaust replacement?
why did you need to replace the entire system? Considering that will include the catalytic converter, it will not be cheap. How much did you pay?

[carolminniemouse]

It was the original exhaust (2008) so garage advised replacing all four "bits" - (the back box had actually fallen off). I paid £340.00 - which is probably what the car is worth!

[douglas9401]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Fox-1-2-2006-2012-Hatchback-Manual-Petrol-Complete-Exhaust-System/302880929170?fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AFox&hash=item46851c3592:g:Z9UAAOSwM9xbmSfo

Seems about right.

[nescio]

that does not sound too bad for a complete system. I had a quick look online, guessing your car was 2008 and came up with a similar figure.

[Zacs-Master]

Yep, sounds reasonable for a full system with labour.

[nescio]

considering the age of the car, it was probably good advice to replace the entire system. I had a situation a few years ago, when I replaced the back box on a fairly old Honda Accord. As I tightened the bolts on the flange connecting it to the mid-section, the flange on the mid-section snapped off. Replacing the mid-section was a two day nightmare - seized nuts, cracked brackets, etc.

[carolminniemouse]

Thanks everyone who answered, you've put my mind at rest.