Exhaust Services

Your car’s exhaust system exists to expel toxic exhaust fumes away from your vehicle and passengers, while also reducing engine noise and controlling emissions via a muffler and catalytic converter.

A well-functioning exhaust system ensures the smooth flow of gas, reducing engine strain and optimizing fuel consumption.

The catalytic converter helps your car meet Australian emissions regulations, reducing pollutants by converting harmful gases into less toxic emissions before they exit the tailpipe.

This also helps to maintain proper engine temperature and prevents overheating, while the muffler absorbs and reduces the loud noises created by the engine's combustion process.

A damaged exhaust can reduce fuel efficiency, increase emissions, and create excessive noise.

Leaks can lead to exposure to harmful gases like carbon monoxide, which is dangerous for passengers, while rust, cracks, or unusual engine sounds could indicate a problem requiring inspection and repair.

Unsure about your exhaust service history? Book a routine service or repair today and we’ll come to you at a time and place that suits your schedule. We can usually reach you by the same or next business day!

A car in need of exhaust repair is easy to spot, or rather hear. The first sign is usually a loud or bumping noise coming from the rear or underneath your car. But there are other signs to look for, too. These include:

- Loss of power

- Leaking fluids (particularly from the gasket)

- Exhaust fumes entering your car

If you’re not sure that your car's exhaust is the problem, you can find out by running the car and listening to where the noise is coming from. While stationary, most noise that a car generates will come from the engine bay, so we recommend standing behind the car and having someone else run the engine. A rattling sound indicates a damaged muffler, while noise from the middle of the car indicates a problem with the catalytic converter.

In most cases your exhaust problems will get worse until absolute failure, and while you might still be able to drive, legally it is considered unroadworthy.

If you notice any of the above symptoms, book a routine service or repair today and we’ll come to you at a time and place that suits your schedule. We can usually reach you by the same or next business day!

Car exhaust systems can vary from the quite simple to extensive. They can be made of basic parts, to mid-range and high-performance parts.

While it may depend on the age of the car and specific design, most exhausts consist several main components:

Manifold - this attaches the exhaust to the engine

Flange Gasket - provides a seal between the exhaust pipe and the manifold

Oxygen Sensor - helps to control the air/fuel ratio via the ECU 

Exhaust Pipe - the pipe directs the flow of exhaust gasses

Catalytic Converter - cleans harmful & polluting gasses

Muffler - reduces noise from the exhaust system

Resonator - to improve the sound of an exhaust

While these are the main parts there are many areas where problems can occur. For example, if the hanger clips are broken, it can put undue stress in the pipes and cause them to fail.

It is not unreasonable to expect to pay anywhere from $300 - $2000 for a complete replacement, not inclusive of labour.

Because an exhaust repair is fairly straightforward, once we know your specific make and model Lube Mobile's team of qualified mechanics will give you an accurate replacement quote.

Need a mobile mechanic? Book a routine service or repair today and we’ll come to you at a time and place that suits your schedule. We can usually reach you by the same or next business day!

Lube Mobile is Australia’s largest network of nationwide mobile mechanics and has mobile vans operating all over Australia.

Our mobile mechanics operate 6 days a week across every major city and regional town across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart and Adelaide.

Whenever you search for a mobile mechanic ‘near me’ or auto service or auto repair ‘near me’, you’ll find a Lube Mobile mobile mechanic van is never far away. Book us online for convenient, quality car maintenance or car repair without the cost or wait times of a garage.

It's easy to use our online booking system or you can call one of our operators on 13 30 32 to arrange a time and place that suits you. Every Lube Mobile mechanic is fully qualified and trained to work on a wide range of popular makes and models.

Check out our full range of nationwide locations here.

Convenience, Quality, Flexibility and Trust.

Lube Mobile is proud to be one of Australia's most trusted brands, with a 40+ year track record of delivering quality mobile car maintenance and repair.

Here are 4 reasons to book Lube Mobile for your next service or repair:

Getting your car serviced or repaired on your driveway at home - or at work - takes the hassle and unnecessary expense out of car maintenance. Forget about waiting for your car to get seen to in an overbooked garage, paying for a tow or arranging rental cars - we come to you!

We only use the highest quality parts and oils on your car, and all of our mechanics are fully trained and qualified to perform a wide range of maintenance and repairs on a wide range of makes and models. We also back our work with a 12-month/20,000km warranty on parts and labour.

Because we are Australia's largest network of mobile mechanics, we have more appointment times to suit your schedule. This means that depending on where you are in Australia, we can usually reach your by the same or next business day!

Even if you're not sure what kind of service or repair your car needs, a qualified Lube Mobile mechanic will diagnose your issue at the car's location, provide you with an itemised quote of the work and any parts required, then carry out the job in front of you. Got questions? Ask us. Our friendly mechanics are here to help and won't start the work until you approve it.

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Book a mobile service or repair today. We come to you!