Exhaust Repair & Replacement Ilford
Quieter, cleaner, MOT-ready
Your exhaust controls noise, carries fumes safely away, and keeps emissions legal. UK Motor Centre Ltd provides fast exhaust repair in Ilford — from simple clamp/hanger fixes and welding to complete section replacements. We diagnose the root cause (leak, crack, failed CAT/DPF or sensor) and quote the most sensible option. Add a pre-MOT emissions check if you’ve had a fail or advisory.
Book in if you notice
- Loud exhaust note, chuffing or ticking
- Banging/rattles under the car; broken hangers
- Fumes or sulphur (rotten-egg) smell
- Visible smoke, poor MPG or loss of power
- Warning light / failed MOT emissions
Driving with a leaking exhaust can let fumes into the cabin and damage the CAT/DPF — fix early.
What we repair/replace
- Back box / silencer / centre section / tailpipe
- Flexi pipe, clamps, brackets & hangers
- Exhaust manifold, gaskets & downpipe
- Catalytic converter testing & replacement
- DPF inspection, regen & cleaning
- Oxygen (lambda) sensors & wiring faults
- Welding & custom section repairs where safe
Quality parts
Fair, fixed quotes
Same-day availability
Local to you
Find us at 3 Loxford Ln, Ilford IG1 2PJ. We serve Ilford, Barking, Seven Kings, Gants Hill, Newbury Park, Goodmayes, Romford.
Exhaust FAQs
- What are common exhaust faults?
- Blown gaskets, cracked flexi, holed silencers/back box, corroded centre section or clamps, failed catalytic converter/DPF, broken hangers, or failed oxygen sensors.
- Symptoms I should book in for?
- Loud exhaust note, banging/rattles, fumes smell, loss of power, warning light, smoke, poor MPG, sulphur/rotten-egg smell or MOT emissions failure.
- Do you weld or only replace parts?
- Both. We can weld/repair where safe and durable, or replace sections with quality parts. We’ll show you the options and prices.
- Can you fix emissions/failed MOT?
- Yes—leak repairs, CAT/DPF testing, O2 sensor diagnosis and pre-MOT emissions checks. We’ll retest after the repair.
- How long does it take?
- Most section replacements are same-day. Diagnostics and welding vary by corrosion and access. We’ll confirm timings when booked.