2000 Mazda Protege General Question

My exhaust was making a loud noise. I received 2 estimates; the first said I needed an exhaust pipe(in upper front of car)with 2 gaskets and a bolt kit. The second estimate said i needed just an exhaust flange and bolt kit at half the cost. Who should I believe?

Posted Sep 20th by Joaney the owner of a Mazda Protege

Answers from the Automotive Experts

You can always go with the cheaper repair first, and see if that medicates the exhaust leak concern.

⟩ Answered on Sep 20th, 2007 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at VIGOR Alaska Industrial Shipyard

Joaney, Whenever you are having work done on your vehicle, always ask the technician to show you what they are talking about. You

⟩ Answered on Sep 20th, 2007 by Suzanne Grego, Technician at City of Philadelphia Fleet Management

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