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Old 8th February 2017, 12:44 PM
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...and the answer is that they wont as the "warranty" is not transferable (previous owner was the Laird) and also they didnt give a lifetime warranty as the cats were made of Grade 409 (i.e. normal "muffler" grade) steel which fairs badly with salty roads - like in Scotland . So its a possible repair to get it through the MoT and no guarantees of life, or replacement which, if i choose the same establishment will be with Grade 409, non warranty material.

Time to look elsewhere! I hope to get this done before I have to pay another MoT fee. (10 working days from MoT failure).
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Old 8th February 2017, 01:07 PM
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Try these guys in Hillington. Not sure if they do cats but their stainless steel exhausts are amazing.

Ask for Cameron and tell him I gave you his number



EDIT... just had a look on their website and they do cats
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Old 8th February 2017, 02:10 PM
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Try these guys in Hillington. Not sure if they do cats but their stainless steel exhausts are amazing.

Ask for Cameron and tell him I gave you his number



EDIT... just had a look on their website and they do cats
Ahead of you there John !! Just booked in with them. They use 304/316 grade s/steel and give a warranty AND the cost is less than getting the original provider to replace (with Grade 409 steel) given that they (the original provider) cant do it until later next week and my MoT "gracetime" runs out leaving me with another £54 on top. I will certainly mention your name
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I've been using them for years, the quality of the welds are a thing of beauty. You'll be well chuffed with the finished article
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Old 9th February 2017, 08:24 AM
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Trouble is that I will probably now feel that I want the whole exhaust done when I take it in!!
Just about to go and collect the car (courtesy of BrianG who is acting as my taxi at the mo ) Just waiting to hear the rumble of his RS6 outside my door now.

He has just turned up in his Fiat Stylo .......
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Just waiting to hear the rumble of his RS6 outside my door now.

He has just turned up in his Fiat Stylo .......


Should've specified your preferred choice of vehicle when you made the booking
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