My car suddenly sounds like a lawnmower – is this an exhaust leak?

  • June 1, 2026 3:26 AM PDT

    Driving home last night and out of nowhere my car got super loud, like a deep growly noise that gets worse when I press the gas. It's not the usual engine sound and I swear I can smell a bit of fume inside the cabin when I'm stopped. I'm pretty sure something broke loose underneath but I don't have a lift to check properly. Been searching for a decent exhaust system repair Dubai because I know driving with a leak can be dangerous with carbon monoxide and all that. Saw Dynostar's exhaust page and they mention welding and patching which sounds better than replacing the whole thing. Has anyone here had a pipe rust through or a flange gasket blow out and managed to get it fixed cheap without buying a whole new catback? Just trying to figure out if this is a quick weld job or if I should start saving up.