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      Header pipe

      Hey all,

      2010 aveo hatchback. Took it in to the ol' Pepboys for an oil change and tire rotation and to check the Check Engine light. Tell me the "header pipe" is practically broken. Tried googling 'header pipe aveo' and there's a lot of varied results. Am I looking at buying a new manifold?

      Told them to hold off on the purchase and i'll get a 2nd opinion. Said they'd have to buy OEM from GM for $277.

      Cheers!


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      I doubt its the exhaust manifold. Instead, its probably the pipe after it. Any muffler shop should be able to replace it with a non-OEM part for a lower cost.

      A picture of the bad part would really help.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Daox View Post
      I doubt its the exhaust manifold. Instead, its probably the pipe after it. Any muffler shop should be able to replace it with a non-OEM part for a lower cost.

      A picture of the bad part would really help.

      Yeah I took a look myself and saw nothing wrong. Got a 2nd opinion from a trusted family mechanic and he found nothing. Think pepboys may have tried to pull a fast one on me.
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      Quote Originally Posted by waggums View Post
      Yeah I took a look myself and saw nothing wrong. Got a 2nd opinion from a trusted family mechanic and he found nothing. Think pepboys may have tried to pull a fast one on me.
      If you are willing the spend the time, you should send it up the chain to corporate and maybe even your state's consumer protection agency. I think dishonest shops/employees deserve the microscope treatment. If you decide to do this get some proof first.

      Get a written estimate and pictures from PepBoys about the supposed "problem", then go to another reputable shop with your vehicle and ask them for their opinion, in writing, before submitting anything to anyone.





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