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Another Busy Day at Pellon Tyres – This Time a Noisy Nissan Micra!
Just when we thought the day couldn’t get any busier with all the broken coil springs coming through the workshop, another job rattled its way onto the forecourt—quite literally. This time it was a Nissan Micra, and we didn’t need a stethoscope to know what was wrong. The poor thing was roaring louder than a motorbike, and you could hear it before it even turned into Pellon Lane.
With all the pothole jobs piling up, we weren’t surprised to see yet another victim of winter weather and rough Calderdale roads. But this one wasn’t suspension-related — it was the exhaust system making all the fuss.
A Noisy Arrival at the Garage
As soon as the Micra swung onto the forecourt, Dale looked up from the ramp and said, “That’ll be the exhaust, no doubt about it.” He wasn’t wrong.
The driver – a young lad from Mixenden – climbed out, shaking his head.
“It started off as a little noise,” he said, “but by the time I got to Halifax, it sounded like Concorde taking off!”
Up on the ramp it went, and the fault stood out straightaway:
a clean break in the exhaust pipe, just ahead of the back box. The metal had rusted away completely, worn thin from years of muck, salt, and wet weather. Once a weak point gives way, the exhaust basically splits, and the car becomes louder than a rugby crowd at Headingley.
A Straightforward Fix
Exhaust jobs can be tricky depending on the age of the car, but this one was nicely behaved. After a good soak with penetrating oil and a bit of persuasion, Dale and the lads had the old section off in minutes. We fitted a new piece, clamped everything securely, checked for leaks, and made sure the rest of the system was in decent condition.
The difference was instant. From a deafening roar to a quiet purr in under an hour.
The lad was well chuffed, saying he didn’t realise how peaceful the drive home should actually sound!
Why Exhausts Suffer in Halifax: nissan-micra-exhaust-halifax
It’s no surprise we see so many broken exhausts at this time of year. Halifax roads gather everything from grit to puddles, and all that moisture sitting on the pipes causes rust. Combine that with pothole impacts and winter frost, and an older exhaust doesn’t stand much of a chance.
Common signs of exhaust trouble include:
A loud roaring or blowing noise
Rattling from underneath the car
The smell of fumes
Reduced fuel economy
A low-hanging or dragging exhaust
If any of these crop up, it’s worth nipping in. We can spot a crack or rust patch in minutes.
A Little History of the Nissan Micra in the UK: nissan-micra-exhaust-halifax
The Nissan Micra has been a firm favourite on British roads for decades. It first appeared here in the early 1980s, winning drivers over with its reliability, tiny running costs, and simple engineering. The K10 model especially earned a reputation for lasting forever — you still see them in the wild if you’re lucky.
By the time the early 2000s rolled around, the Micra had become a proper household name, especially amongst first-time drivers, retirees, and anyone wanting a cheap and cheerful runaround. They were built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant for years, helping to cement Nissan as one of the UK’s major car manufacturers.
Even today, the Micra remains a common sight around Halifax, and they come through our workshop regularly — usually for simple jobs like exhausts, brakes, or tyres.
It’s one of those dependable little cars that just gets on with the job.
Thinking Ahead to Spring: nissan-micra-exhaust-halifax
As I chatted to the Micra’s owner while Dale finished the job, he said he couldn’t wait for the warmer weather—fewer potholes, fewer breakdowns, and a chance to get out and about without freezing. That reminded me that our Thornwick Bay holiday home will soon be open again for spring and summer stays.
There’s a lovely page on the Lucky Paws site showing the Flamborough walks — well worth a look if you fancy a peaceful getaway after a winter of dodging potholes and exhaust-rattling roads!