Exhaust Repair Melbourne

Exhaust Repair in Melbourne, at Your Door

A leaking, rattling or roaring exhaust is more than a noise. It costs you power and fuel, and it can let fumes into the cabin. Mechanic Near You sends a mobile mechanic to your home, workplace or roadside across Melbourne's west to find the leak, repair the pipe or mounts and test the system. Exhaust repair starts from $149 and takes about 2 hours.

The car that announces you before you arrive

You used to slip out of the street at six in the morning. Now the whole court knows when you leave. There is a rattle over every speed hump, and at the lights you catch a smell that should be staying outside the car.

It is embarrassing at the school gate, and it is tiring on a long drive. Underneath the embarrassment is a small worry about what the kids in the back seat are breathing.

Most exhaust faults start small: a rusted joint, a broken hanger, a tired gasket. We find it and fix it in your driveway before it becomes a bigger job.

What does the exhaust system do?

The exhaust carries burnt gases away from the engine, cleans them and quietens them before they leave at the back of the car. It is a chain of parts, and any one of them can fail.

Signs your exhaust needs repair

• An exhaust that is louder than it used to be, or roars when you accelerate
• Rattling from under the car
• A hissing or tapping noise from the engine when it is cold
• An exhaust smell inside or around the car
• Higher fuel use
• A loss of engine performance

Exhaust fumes in the cabin

Treat this one as urgent. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and a leak can let fumes into the cabin and make the people inside unwell.

Victoria's Department of Health lists headaches, dizziness, nausea, tiredness and confusion among the signs of carbon monoxide exposure. If you smell exhaust inside the car, open the windows and have it checked straight away.

What our exhaust repair includes

1. Exhaust system inspection, for leaks, corrosion, damaged pipes and worn hangers.
2. Exhaust leak detection.
3. Noise diagnosis. We find what is rattling or roaring before we fix anything.
4. Exhaust pipe repair.
5. Exhaust mounting inspection and bracket repair.
6. Muffler inspection.
7. Performance testing.
8. Final system verification before we hand the keys back.

We explain what we found before the repair starts.

Exhaust system repair and cleaning: which does your car need?

They are different jobs.

Repair fixes something broken: a leak, a hole, a loose joint or a snapped mount. That is the work on this page.

Cleaning deals with soot. Diesel cars have a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the exhaust that traps soot and burns it off on longer drives. Short trips around town never get it hot enough, so the filter clogs. A badly blocked DPF has to be removed for professional cleaning or replaced, which is specialist work.

On a petrol car, the part that blocks is the catalytic converter, and a blocked one is replaced. Our catalytic converter replacement is from $149.

If a warning light or a workshop has told you the exhaust needs cleaning, call us with the car and the symptoms. We will tell you whether it is a repair we can do at your location.

Exhaust repair cost

Our exhaust repair starts from $149. The final price depends on your vehicle and the work required, and we confirm it before we start.

Exhaust repairs vary more than most jobs, because the fault can be anywhere from the engine to the tailpipe. As one published guide, AutoGuru puts an exhaust manifold gasket replacement at $250 to $500. Three things move the price:

• Where the fault is. A broken hanger is a small job. A leak at the manifold takes more dismantling.
• Repair or replace. A sound section can be repaired. A rusted-through one has to be replaced.
• The parts. Pipes and mufflers are made for particular models.

How to get an exhaust repair quote

Call 0406 396 397 with your car's make, model and year. Tell us what you hear and smell, and where under the car it seems to come from. We give you a price before we come. Our car service quote guide explains how to compare quotes fairly.

Is a loud exhaust illegal?

It can be. In Victoria, motor vehicles have to meet noise standards to be used on the road.

EPA Victoria states that it is against the law to use a vehicle that breaks those standards, to sell one, or to modify a vehicle so that it no longer complies. EPA issues testing notices to noisy vehicles and can fine owners who do not comply with them.

An exhaust that has rusted through is not a modification, but it can be just as loud. Repairing it deals with the noise before anyone else has to.

Will the engine light come on?

It can. Oxygen sensors in the exhaust report to the engine computer, and a leak near them upsets their readings. That can switch on the check engine light and hurt fuel economy.

If the light stays on after the exhaust is repaired, the sensor itself may be at fault. Our O2 sensor replacement is from $149.

Exhaust repair near you

We are based in Wyndham Vale and travel across Melbourne's west:

• Williams Landing: our mobile mechanic covers Williams Landing, along with Laverton and Truganina next door.
• Point Cook
• Werribee: including Hoppers Crossing.
• Tarneit
• Wyndham Vale: including Manor Lakes.

We also cover Eynesbury. See all our service areas for the rest.

Can every exhaust repair be done at home?

Many can. Broken mounts, loose joints and leaking sections are often repaired where the car is parked.

Some jobs need a hoist or welding equipment. Tell us where the fault is when you call, and we will confirm whether it can be done at your location. Our guide to choosing between a mobile mechanic and a workshop explains which jobs suit each.

Buying a used car? Our pre-purchase inspection checks for underbody rust.

Why drivers call us for exhaust repair

• We find the fault first. Leak detection and noise diagnosis come before any repair.
• We come to you. A car with fumes in the cabin should not be driven across town.
• We explain what we found. You know what is broken before we fix it.
• The price before the work. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Exhaust repair questions

How long does an exhaust repair take?

About 2 hours, depending on the vehicle and where the fault is.

How much does exhaust repair cost in Melbourne?

With us, from $149. The final price depends on where the fault is and whether the section can be repaired or has to be replaced.

Can I drive with an exhaust leak?

A loud exhaust will not usually stop the car. But a leak can let fumes into the cabin, so have it checked straight away.

Why is my exhaust rattling?

Something has come loose. It may be an exhaust mount, hanger or bracket, and it should be checked before the exhaust drops lower.

Do you clean exhaust systems?

Our service is exhaust repair. A blocked diesel particulate filter is specialist work, so call us with the car and the symptoms and we will tell you what it needs.

Do you have a mobile mechanic in Williams Landing?

Yes. We cover Williams Landing, along with Point Cook, Laverton and Truganina.

Exhaust getting louder? Fix it while it is still a small job.

Call 0406 396 397 between 7 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week. Tell us what you hear and smell, and we will give you a price and a time.