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Decatting a Diesel

You CAN remove the catalytic converter on your Diesel Car without having a problem with the MOT. Having taken advice from VOSA, who control MOT testing in the UK, we are 100% confident that removing the CAT on a Diesel won't cause an issue. The confusion has arisen due to the regulations changing in January 2012 for cars which qualify for a full gas emissions test where 'if a cat was fitted as standard, it must be there for the MOT'. As Diesel cars don't qualify for a full gas emissions test, the regulation doesn't apply. The same is true for DPFs which you can also remove (they're not even mentioned in the manual)

Anyone can download the MOT testers manual HERE (you'll want the one for Class 3, 4, 5 and 7) and have a look. The part that deals with exhausts is Part 7.1 on page 157 (yes we've looked at this a lot!)

Obviously things can change but two inspectors from VOSA have both given the same information and said that nothing is going to change in the near future. If things do change then we'll be the first to let you know.

Information correct as of April 2012

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Longlife Hayes - 0208 419 8314

If you're looking for a Stainless Steel Exhaust in Hayes then there really is only one place you should visit and that is Style Dynamics in Hayes.

First class products and first class customer service is what Arif, Shahid and the team are well known for so you can be assured you'll be well looked after.

As well as exhausts, you will be able to choose from a range of Alloys, suspension and other performance products, all of which can be fitted.

Longlife in Hayes is also an approved installer of Diesel Particulate Filters for the LEZ in London so if you have a commercial vehicle you need to take into the city centre, give them a call to make sure you can do so without the risk of a fine.