Yeading is right next door to our Hayes workshop, so if your exhaust has started to blow, drone or hang low, you can have it looked at, explained and quoted without a long trip.
Not every exhaust job is a performance job. Plenty of people from Yeading arrive with a perfectly ordinary complaint, a rasping note or a dangling tailpipe, and only then ask whether they might as well fit something better while the old one comes off.
That is a fair question and we are happy to answer it plainly. At MTS Garage Services, a family-run independent garage in Hayes, we check what you have, say what needs doing, and talk through any upgrade honestly, including the downsides. Then you get a clear estimate, and nothing is started until you agree.
Start with what you want from the car. A different rear silencer alone is the lightest change, and it mostly alters the note. A cat-back system replaces the pipe from the catalytic converter back, so it affects the sound across the rev range, and sometimes the weight underneath. Larger pipes do not automatically mean more power, and we will not suggest otherwise. Tell us whether you want something subtle for the school run or something sportier for weekends, and we will explain what suits your engine. We fit performance exhaust systems for cars and vans, and the right choice differs for each.
When a system has gone, the question is whether to patch or replace. A split in one section, a failed flexi joint or a missing hanger can usually be repaired. If rust has spread along the pipes, repairs become a short-term fix and replacement is the better spend. Stainless steel is worth thinking about here, since it resists the damp that rots standard systems. Leaks matter more than they sound: exhaust gas escaping before the rear can change how the engine runs, and some of it can find its way into the cabin. We will find the actual fault before recommending a fix.
Whatever you choose, the car must remain road legal. That means staying under the permitted noise level and keeping the emissions equipment the vehicle was made with. When you are comparing systems, ask whether the maker designed it for your exact model, whether it is intended for the road, and what the fitting kit includes. Be wary of anything sold on volume alone. If a seller will not answer those questions clearly, that tells you something. We are glad to look over a product page with you before you buy, and we will say if we think it is wrong for the car.
Yeading is a residential neighbourhood next to Hayes, running alongside Yeading Brook, with mostly 1930s and post-war housing. Some homes have driveways, others rely on the street, and where a car is kept does affect how quickly the underside rusts. Our garage is at Chesterfield Way in Hayes, and we cover Yeading as well as Northolt, Hillingdon and Southall. If you are unsure whether the noise needs urgent attention, call us, tell us what you can hear and we will advise on the next step.
We also help drivers with performance exhaust systems from nearby Hayes, Northolt, Hillingdon, Southall, and the garage in Hayes is the base for all of it.
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It can matter to both. Tell your insurer about any modification, and make sure the system keeps the car within legal noise and emissions limits so it can pass its test. We can talk you through what to check.
It depends on the vehicle and the system. A simple back box swap is quicker than a full cat-back, and seized bolts can add time. We will give you a realistic idea when we have seen the car.
No, but it generally lasts much longer than mild steel because it resists internal rust. Mounts, rubbers and joints can still wear out, so the system is worth a look whenever the car is on a ramp.
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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