PRICE GUIDE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · 2026–2027
Exhaust Repair cost in the UK
£30–£600 per job. Typically £150.
An exhaust repair costs £30–£600 per job in the UK, with about £150 typical. A clamp or weld on a small leak is cheapest; a new back box or centre section costs more, and a full system or a catalytic converter on a larger car costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does exhaust repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | a clamp, weld or new hanger |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £150 | what most people pay |
| High end | £600 | a full exhaust system on a larger car |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the garages, mobile mechanics and valeters near you.
What moves the price
- Part that has failed — a clamp or patch is cheap, a back box dearer, a catalytic converter dearest
- Repair or replace — a small exhaust leak can be welded, while a rotten section has to be replaced
- Make and model — premium and performance cars use dearer exhaust parts than small hatchbacks
- Seized fixings — rusted bolts and hangers add time to removing the old exhaust
- Original or pattern parts — a manufacturer exhaust part usually costs more than a good pattern part
- Region — garages in London charge more for exhaust work than rural workshops
Vehicle maintenance prices in the UK are up 38% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Maintenance and repairs, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical exhaust repair would have cost about £160 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7ED →
WHAT YOU GET
What an exhaust repair booking includes
Takes: Thirty minutes for a clamp or hanger; one to three hours for new sections. Not included: Catalytic converter theft repairs, DPF cleaning and engine diagnostics are usually quoted separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common exhaust repair jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask whether a welded exhaust repair is possible before agreeing to a new section
- Replace only the failed part of the exhaust if the rest of the system is sound
- Get exhaust noises checked early, before a small leak damages the next section
Before you book
- A noisy or leaking exhaust can fail the MOT, so fix it before the test date
- Ask whether the exhaust quote uses original or pattern parts and what warranty comes with them
- Ask the garage to check the catalytic converter and sensors while the exhaust is off
- Mention any warning light or loss of power, which can point beyond the exhaust itself
Exhaust Repair cost: questions people ask
£30–£600 per job, with about £150 typical. A clamp, weld or new hanger costs the least; a full system on a larger car costs the most.
Thirty minutes for a hanger or clamp, and one to three hours for new sections. Seized bolts can add time on older cars.
Yes, if it leaks badly or is far noisier than a standard system. Exhaust leaks that could affect emissions and excessive noise are both MOT defects.
For a small hole or crack in sound pipe, a weld is a good repair. Thin, rotten metal will not hold a weld, so a new section is the better choice.
Catalytic converter replacement after theft, DPF cleaning and engine faults are usually quoted on their own.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK exhaust repair guides and booking averages. They form a national range, not a quote, and the part needed decides your price.
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