Q: Smoke from underneath car
The car exhaust is leaking. There is smoke coming from underneath car. How much would it cost to have this fixed?
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Hi there. An exhaust leak happens when your exhaust manifold: cracks, shifts out of place, or when the gasket does not longer seal against the engine. YourMechanic can diagnose this issue further in order to ensure correct part replacement.
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