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Exhaust System

Shop a fantastic range of exhaust system parts at GSF Car Parts. The more efficient your car exhaust system is, the more powerful your drive can be, so it's important to keep on top of its maintenance and make any necessary repairs to ensure your car's exhaust is in peak condition. Here you'll find everything from exhaust pipes to catalytic converters available to buy online.

Shopping for a car exhaust system can be expensive and time-consuming, but we've made it a breeze. You can filter our great products by typing in your registration number or by selecting your car's make and model – that way, you'll only see exhaust parts that will fit your vehicle.

From full exhaust systems to every exhaust part that you need to fix up your car, we are confident we have what you're looking for at a great price. Looking for engine parts or for cheap and reliable service parts? We can help you there too.

What Does a Catalytic Converter do?

Since 1993 all combustion engine vehicles must have a catalytic converter installed. 

Your car exhaust system produces harmful pollutants and emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides that damage the earth's atmosphere contributing to climate change.

The catalytic converter reduces these toxic pollutants by removing these emissions and converting them into less harmful gases water vapour and carbon dioxide. This is done by a series of chemical reactions and processes. 

Catalytic Converter Problems

A failing catalytic converter can cause it not to work properly releasing harmful emissions and reducing the car engine's performance. 

A lot of catalytic converter problems come from temperature changes in the car's exhaust system. Excessive unburnt fuel inside the exhaust system can cause the catalytic converter's temperatures to rise, damaging the internal workings of the catalytic converter.

Also, if the catalytic converter gets too cold the honeycomb structure can break down and obstruct the exhaust pipe. 

Both of these issues can result in poor engine performance.

Catalytic Converter Theft

Stealing catalytic converters is quite common in the UK due to the internal precious metals that it's constructed with. This can be a headache for drivers as they're costly to replace. As well as causing travel issues, especially if it's your livelihood. 

More recently, hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius have been targeted more due to the higher concentration of these precious metals in their catalytic converters than average. 

Here at GSF Car Parts, we've written a handy guide on how to prevent catalytic converter theft and secure it to your car.

What does a Car Silencer do?

The silencer on your exhaust system does exactly what it says on the tin. 

It contains a set of tubes that are designed in such a way that exhaust noises cancel each other out. Making your car run quieter.

Shop Exhaust System Parts at GSF Car Parts Online and In-Store

All our exhaust system parts are from trusted brands in the motoring industry, so you can count on them to be reliable and of excellent quality. Plus, our low-price promise means you can always expect great value too.

We offer free UK delivery on all online orders over £25, plus 60-day returns*. So, buy exhaust system parts from us with confidence today. Or if you’re close to one of our 180 store locations across the UK & Ireland, just drop by and our experienced staff will be able to direct you to the right part for your vehicle.