DIY vs Professional Exhaust Repair — when is it safe to attempt small fixes, and when should you always trust a pro?
So I’m stuck trying to figure out if I should mess with my exhaust again or just finally hand it over to a pro. Last weekend I crawled under my car because it started making that rattling noise again, and I spotted what looked like a tiny leak near a clamp. I patched it with one of those quick-fix kits, and it held… for about 48 hours. Now the sound is back, maybe even louder. I don’t really want to waste money if it’s something simple, but I also don’t want the whole thing falling off while I’m driving. Anyone been in the same boat?
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Yeah, I’ve been there — I tried doing a small patch on my old sedan thinking it was just a loose section, but it turned out the metal around it was way weaker than it looked. The patch stayed on for a week, then the whole section sagged and started scraping the road. Since then I usually only handle super minor stuff, like tightening heat shields or replacing a clamp, but whenever it’s anything that involves leaks or corrosion, I get it checked at a shop. The folks at Car is loud https://www.vip-servicecenter.com/services/exhaust-services explain pretty well why small leaks can turn into bigger issues fast, especially when rust is involved. For me it saved time and probably a tow truck bill.