Family cars on Feltham driveways still need a sound exhaust. Our Hayes garage replaces worn systems, repairs leaks and fits performance upgrades, explaining the work and the estimate before we begin.
Feltham is a big, busy town of family homes, so the cars that come from it are a mixed bunch: hatchbacks doing school runs, vans on the job, the odd enthusiast's project. They share one thing, which is that an exhaust is rarely at the top of anyone's mind until it starts making a noise.
At MTS Garage Services, our family-run garage in Hayes, we deal with all of them. We put the vehicle up, inspect the system, and describe the fault without jargon. If you fancy something sportier, we cover that honestly too, and you get a clear estimate before anything is touched.
Begin by deciding what the vehicle is for. A van that works all day needs a different answer from a weekend car. For many drivers a sports rear silencer is enough: a modest change of note for a modest outlay. A cat-back system is a larger commitment, swapping all of the pipework behind the catalytic converter. Expect differences in sound, and sometimes in weight, but not a promised power increase. Our Hayes garage fits cat-back exhaust systems and sports back boxes across many makes, and we will talk you through how each is likely to feel on your usual routes.
If you are replacing a corroded system on a car you intend to keep, stainless steel often pays back through its longer life. It is worth asking what grade of stainless is used and how long the supplier expects it to last. Replacement is not always the right answer: a failed silencer, flexi pipe or bracket can be dealt with separately. Equally, if the pipework is rotten throughout, repeated repairs waste money. We look at the whole system, show you the condition, and recommend the approach that makes sense for your vehicle.
Whether it is a family car or a van, the exhaust has to stay within the legal noise limit and should not interfere with emissions equipment. Before you order, confirm that the system is made for your exact vehicle and engine and sold for road use. Check what the fitting kit contains, and ask how it sounds at idle, under load and at cruising speed. A system that suits you but annoys the neighbours on a driveway-lined street is not a good purchase. We are happy to review your choice before you pay.
Feltham is a large suburban town in Hounslow borough south of Heathrow, with a busy High Street and many family homes and driveways. Cars here do school runs, shopping trips and commutes, often in heavy traffic. Our garage is at Chesterfield Way in Hayes, and we cover Feltham along with Hounslow, Cranford and Heston. Give us a call with the make and model and a description of the noise, and we will advise you on whether to bring it in for an inspection.
We also help drivers with performance exhaust systems from nearby Hounslow, Cranford, Heston, and the garage in Hayes is the base for all of it.
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The principles are the same, but vans are often heavier loaded and used more, so mounts and joints work harder. Tell us how the van is used and we will advise on sensible repair or replacement.
Common signs are a sudden increase in noise, a rattle of loose internal parts, rust holes or water dripping heavily from the tailpipe area. An inspection on a ramp will confirm it.
Check with your insurer and the manufacturer before fitting, as policies vary. Choose a road-legal system made for your model, and keep the paperwork for the fitting.
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Prefer to talk? Call 0208 843 9091. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Sunday closed.
MTS Garage Services, 5 Chesterfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3NW