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Fuel & Exhaust · Alexander County

Exhaust Leak & Manifold Repair
in Stony Point, NC

Ticking on cold start, loud exhaust, or fumes in the cabin — leaks found and fixed on site.

~20 min from StatesvilleNo waiting roomQuote before work

If you're in Stony Point and your car needs exhaust leak & manifold repair, you don't have to get it to a shop. We're a mobile mechanic based in Statesville, about 20 minutes out, and we do this job in driveways and parking lots around the US-64 / NC-90 junction every week.

Why Stony Point drivers book mobile exhaust leak & manifold repair

Stony Point is where Iredell turns into Alexander County. We're out that way constantly, usually on the way to Taylorsville. That's exactly the situation mobile fuel & exhaust work solves: the mechanic comes to the vehicle, so a car that shouldn't be driven doesn't have to be.

What's included

A ticking on cold start that fades as the engine warms is a cracked exhaust manifold or broken manifold bolt. A sudden loud exhaust is usually a rusted flex pipe or flange. Fumes inside the cabin are dangerous. We find the leak with a smoke test, and repair manifolds, gaskets, flex pipes, and clamps in your driveway.

  1. Smoke-test the exhaust to locate the leak
  2. Replace the manifold gasket or extract broken manifold bolts
  3. Replace flex pipes, gaskets, hangers, and clamps
  4. Verify with a second smoke test

Signs it's time

  • Ticking that goes away when the engine warms
  • Loud exhaust that got loud suddenly
  • Exhaust smell in the cabin
  • Check engine light for O2 sensor or lean codes
  • Rattling from under the car

Scheduling in Stony Point

We do bolt-on and clamp-on exhaust repairs mobile. We don't weld custom exhaust in the driveway, and catalytic converter replacement is quoted case by case. We cover all of Stony Point, including ZIP code 28678, with no travel surcharge.

Pricing: Gaskets and clamps are inexpensive; manifold replacement is moderate. How we price jobs →

FAQ

Exhaust Leak & Manifold Repair in Stony Point: questions

Why does my truck tick on cold start?
Broken exhaust manifold bolts are epidemic on Chevy, GMC, Ford, and Ram trucks. The manifold warps, the bolts snap, and the gasket leaks until the metal expands. We extract the bolts and reseal it.
Do you charge extra to come to Stony Point?
No. Stony Point is about 20 minutes from Statesville, well inside our no-fee zone.
Can you do exhaust leak & manifold repair in an apartment or office lot in Stony Point?
Yes, as long as the property allows vehicle work — most do. We work cleanly, contain fluids, and leave the space the way we found it.

Exhaust Leak & Manifold Repair in Stony Point — book it.

Text or call with your vehicle and what's going on. We'll confirm a window and bring the parts.