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The exhaust system is one of the most hard working components on
your vehicle. It is constantly in use whilst the engine is running.
An exhaust system on most vehicles usually comprises of four sections:
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Manifold |
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Front Downpipe |
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Centre Section |
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Rear silencer box |
Also on all vehicles registered after 1993 a catalytic converter
is fitted. The most common section to become defective is the rear
silencer as moisture gathers inside the box and attacks the metal.
Corrosion from the inside results in hole, which causes the exhaust
to blow. A defective exhaust will mean the vehicle fails the MOT
test. It also causes excessive noise; thereby rendering the vehicle
illegal which could lead to a fixed penalty fine. An unchecked exhaust
may also result in fumes entering the car, which can lead to headaches,
sickness and drowsiness.
All our exhausts carry a 1 year unlimited
mileage guarantee - ask at your local Nationwide Autocentre for
details.
Catalytic Converters
Catalytic converters are now fitted to all cars to remove harmful
pollution from the exhaust gases. This expensive and high-tech component
fits in the exhaust system and looks on the outside like a typical
silencer box.
The catalytic converter is an integral part of the engine performance
system and sensors control the gases entering and leaving the catalytic
converter are controlled by the engine management system.
The catalytic converter effectiveness is measured by testing the exhaust gas
emissions. This is an important part of the MOT and service requirements
on all cars today.
The catalytic converter can be damaged if the engine is not properly tuned
and excess fuel or oils enter the component. If your catalytic converter
or exhaust does become defective and requires replacing, Nationwide
Autocentres provides top quality replacement parts at significant
saving to dealer prices.
With regular servicing and FREE checks at Nationwide Autocentres
we can keep your exhaust system legal and prevent any fumes from
entering the vehicle. With our fully skilled technicians we can
diagnose any current faults or any faults that may occur in the
near future and cause the exhaust or the catalytic converter to
become defective.
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