Car Exhausts

[becks]

I think my car exhaust might have a hole in it, apart from sounding like an F1 racing car what other "symptoms" would my car have? And how much is it likely to cost to fix it (VW golf, mk4)? Ta

[robber1]

Take it to Quick fit and ask them.

[andy hughes]

The big giveaway apart from the noise is loss of power when pulling away. Best to ring around for a quote - any exhaust supplier will advise you of a buy-and-fit price over the phone.

[yousef]

how loud is it first could be a hole in the manifold if its very loud which can be xpensive if not about �100 dont let quickfit rob you though

[robber1]

The main reason for my first answer is the daft nature of the question.Answerbank gets lots of these. "I think I have a broken leg, what are the symptoms, what should I do"? Simple, go to someone who knows and get it a quote. Its not relevant on AB.Its laziness by the questioner.

[becks]

Hi Robber, to be honest i agree with you about questions that are medical or something or all those stupid "my kittens have deformed legs what should i do questions" but i think one about a car exhaust is ok. Being a girl i don't want to look stupid if they tell me the car is fine (like when i took it in becuase i though something was stuck in the brakes and it turned out to be the ABS) and if there are other symptoms i would know if that is also happening and if it's likely my exhaust is broken - and i don't have the time to just pop in whenever i want. A rough guide as to price was also asked becuase i don't know how much these things cost and i don't have the money right now to just go and get someone to look at it and mend it. If questions like this annoy you why waste your time answering them? Oh and by the way it's Kwik Fit. Thanks for the advice from the other though, and as yousef points out, kwikfit are renowned for skanking people (and i know because my ex worked there) if i have a rough idea, i'll know what to expect. The noise isn't mega loud, just more so that i've noticed it and don't usually, also it is slow to pull away. I will be taking it to kwik fit on friday (pay day and my day off).

[Gumbo]

Exhausts come in many parts, it might be just one part that is a bit iffy. I must say I have always been impressed with my local Kwik-Fit, always good advice and very reasonable. When every they suggest something else needs fixing at the same time I always decline and they don't go into hard sell they just say OK.

[robber1]

OK becks, sorry. Your Q did not "annoy me", if it had I would not have responded as politely. An old trick is to put something over the tail pipe (while the engine is running), like a rag and try to stop the exhaust emission. If there is a leak, it can be heard hissing from the hole. Better still, be patient and just listen for it getting worse. When you know its holed, take it in. Friends? :o)

[becks]

Ok friends. Am just very wary of looking VERY daft after the ABS incident. Ta x

[robber1]

I can see that now.I was insensitive, sorry again. :o)