Could Klarius Products’ range of flexi-pipes, pipe sections and mountings help you save customers an unnecessary full exhaust replacement?
Hanging out under the vehicle in the firing line of the road and weather, even a robust exhaust will break eventually. As a critical device for reducing emissions, any exhaust failure must be remedied, but a complete replacement can cost hundreds of pounds. If a customer has rolled up at your garage in a twelfth-hand banger, it may even cost more than the car itself. With UK motorists currently navigating a cost-of-living crisis, an exhaust replacement is a bill many will want to avoid. Providing a cost-effective and reliable solution will not only solve the immediate issue but also help to build trust by offering real support to customers.
If damage is localised to a specific part of the exhaust that can be easily repaired, then why replace the entire system? Klarius agrees, which is why it offers flexi-pipes, pipe sections and mountings for quick, easy and cost-effective exhaust repairs.
James Ellison, Sales Director at Klarius, explains: “We’re one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of aftermarket exhausts, with over 11,000 references ready to fit cars and vans of almost any make, model and age. This covers flexi-pipes, pipe sections and mountings, so whatever you have on the ramp, we’ve got what you need to do a long- lasting repair at reduced cost.”
Cost-effective
Flexi-pipes, as the name suggests, are flexible elements in the exhaust system. They prevent the exhaust from being too rigid, allowing it to withstand vibrations and vehicle movements. With these mechanical stresses to deal with, they do sometimes fail. If the rest of the exhaust is in good condition, you can easily solve this problem by fitting a new Klarius flexi-pipe.
Exhausts feature a lot of pipework, which is exposed to the road and can suffer impacts and corrosion. Rather than bin the entire exhaust, the company offers pipe sections as individual products, so that damaged areas can be sorted with cheaper, targeted fixes. Mountings are another common failure point for exhausts. They can perish or corrode, so replacing them is a big step towards securing exhaust reliability so the company offers specialised mountings to fit its entire range of exhausts, so any failure can be easily remedied with an exact solution.
In all cases, these repair components offer a large cost saving compared to an entire exhaust replacement. As a consequence, you can help your customers avoid a big bill during a challenging time, all while safeguarding the reliability of their car or van.
As a garage, you want repairs completed promptly and to a high standard. Repairing an exhaust is often quicker than a full replacement, helping you get onto the next job faster. This improves your productivity and profitability.
Furthermore, there are opportunities to upsell. Assessing the condition of the exhaust, you can spot areas where failure is imminent and mitigate the chance of a breakdown. If a pipe is damaged, why not take the time to replace those old mountings while you’re already underneath the car? As well as improving your opportunities for profit, you’re boosting your reputation with customers too.
‘Fit first time’
Every Klarius product is supplied with a 2- year standard warranty and a ‘Fit First Time’ guarantee, providing the assurance that your repair will last a long time on the road.
Furthermore, the company tests its products on vehicles of correct make, model and production year – meaning that any replacement part is ideally suited to the car on your ramp. Consequently, vehicle performance and efficiency are preserved and overall exhaust service life increased.
