EXH-CL · Exhaust & Cooling
Keep it cool. Keep it quiet.
Rust takes its toll on exhaust systems here, and a failed cooling system can wreck an engine fast. We pressure test, smoke test and inspect underneath, then repair what's actually failing.
- Pricing
- Quoted up front
- Typical time
- Half day to full day
- Warranty
- 24 mo / 24,000 mi
Symptoms
Sound familiar?
- Exhaust louder than usual or rattling
- Exhaust smell in the cabin
- Temperature gauge climbing
- Sweet smell or puddles of coolant
- Steam from under the hood
- Low coolant warning
Not sure it's this? Text a photo or a short video to 603-818-3121 and we'll point you in the right direction.
How we handle it
Our exhaust & cooling process
- 01
Inspect
Look over the full exhaust run and hangers on the lift.
- 02
Pressure test
Pressure test the cooling system to find leaks, plus a cap test.
- 03
Repair
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats and hoses. Mufflers, pipes, flex joints and hangers.
- 04
Verify
Bleed the cooling system, then a heat-cycle and road test.
Pricing
What affects the price
- Rusted bolts and seized flanges
- Water pump location (some are behind the timing belt)
- OE vs. aftermarket parts
You'll get a more detailed, itemized quote for your car, and we'll go over it with you before any repairs. Nothing gets done without your approval.
- How our labor rate compares with the dealer
- Coupons: up to $100 off bigger jobs
- 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty
Warranty
24 months / 24,000 miles
Parts and labor on qualifying repairs. If something we fixed fails, we make it right.
Read the warranty →Questions
Exhaust & Cooling FAQ
Q01Is it OK to drive if my car is overheating?
No. Pull over and shut it off. Driving hot can warp the head or blow the head gasket, which turns a $300 repair into a $3,000 one.
Free help
Before you call.
Guides and notes from the shop on exhaust & cooling problems. Some you can handle yourself.
Temperature gauge in the red? Do this right now.
The 60 seconds that can save your engine, and why you should never open a hot radiator cap.
NOTE-02 · Garage noteRoad salt is eating your car. Here’s how to slow it down.
Why brake lines, exhaust hangers and subframes rot first in New England, and the cheap habits that help.
More services
While it's here.
Diagnostics
Light on? We read the codes, test the circuit, and confirm the cause before we quote a single part.
$125BRK-0102Brakes
Pads, rotors, calipers and lines. Measured and photographed, then texted to you before any repairs.
Quoted up frontSVC-30K03Oil & Maintenance
Oil changes, filters, fluids and 30/60/90k services done to your manufacturer’s schedule, not ours.
Quoted up frontNeed exhaust & cooling?
Call, text or book online. Send us a photo or a video of the noise and we’ll tell you what we think before you even come in.