The temptation remains high in some quarters to cut corners, but this is a false economy argues Klarius Products.
With the financial pressure everyone is facing this year, it can be tempting for drivers to specify low-cost replacement parts when fixing a car or van. Unfortunately, for critical assemblies that affect vehicle performance and efficiency like the exhaust – fitting a cheap item is a false economy for owners and garages. Klarius is claiming, however, that both parties can be sure of an exhaust that matches or exceeds OEM performance levels without breaking the bank.
“Fit the cheapest, I’m getting rid of the car soon,” might be a popular refrain for some owners, yet even those looking to move their vehicle on can be stung by a bad exhaust replacement. Critical for regulating emissions, noise and backpressure, a poorly designed exhaust can reduce engine performance, damage the environment and result in a failed MOT. Fitting a cheap product offers savings at point of purchase, but when another replacement is required to ensure roadworthiness, the costs mount up.
The same is true for service garages. Cheaper exhausts don’t last as long as OEM quality systems. They’ll degrade faster, either due to corrosion, impacts or other issues that arise from the UK’s terrible road conditions. Consequently, workshops fitting these components can expect premature failures and unhappy returning customers. This costs garages time, money and reputation.
Another problem for technicians is that a budget exhaust may not match the design of the system it’s replacing. While installing an exhaust is never going to be as challenging as an engine out job, trying to bodge a system that doesn’t correspond with available mounting points or the floorpan is a nightmare. The reward for achieving it is an improper repair that will adversely affect the vehicle. Service garages simply can’t afford to waste the time and effort on bad exhaust replacements.
Fit for purpose
With customer satisfaction, profitability and time at risk – workshops know that there is no such thing as a cheap exhaust.
Thanks to in-house testing on real-world vehicles of correct make, model and production year – Klarius exhausts, according to the company, are “proven to match or exceed the performance of the OEM component”. A fit-first-time guarantee also ensures a quick, straightforward installation for garages. Type-approval certification is available for all applicable products across a 11,000+ range that covers the vast majority of cars and vans on British roads.
Automated production and a special grade of aluminised steel ensures that Klarius parts last. A two-year warranty is offered as standard, helping to protect the reputation of garages and providing vehicle owners with miles and miles of trouble-free motoring.
In addition to a supplying a premium product, should a technician run into issues, or have problems identifying a system for a specific vehicle, Klarius also provides a dedicated technical hotline. Unlike a budget brand, a team of product specialists and engineers is ready to assist technicians in delivering a long-lasting repair.
