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Old 17th January 2022, 14:42   #1
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Default Tony Banks exhausts

I have bitten the bullet and gone for a Stainless steel exhaust. Not only that I've been quoted £299 with a shiny chrome tail piece. After hopefully fixing my sunroof leaks I thought she deserved it.

Tony Banks says he fits Rover exhausts every 3 days, so he must know most of you on here. Not only did I fall lucky with the deal, he fitted me in today- he said he'd had a person cancel having tested positive for COVID. He also mentioned that he had no alternative slots until February /March, which proves they are very busy. Anyone else had their exhaust fitted here in Leeds. He was familiar with the club and showed me a picture of someone's shiny and fitted tail piece? If someone can guide me I will post a picture of mine when complete! Well pleased about the service and deal - I felt because I was in the club I got a special treatment!

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Old 17th January 2022, 14:56   #2
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Yes, had mine made and fitted about three years ago, fantastic! Not too noisy in the cabin and everyone comments on it when I drive up! He also fixed a colleagues very expensive rear silencer valves for a fraction of the price of the Jaguar quote!
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Old 17th January 2022, 15:09   #3
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I’ve had two done by Tony, one for Debs old ZT and another copy of the same pipe so I could ship it to a member in Holland!

The guys there really know what they are doing, I think my gold diesel will be going there in the summer for the same treatment.
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Old 17th January 2022, 16:11   #4
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Yes,had mine done just under 2 weeks ago.It was me who pointed you towards him Rob.

Very professional,quality work at an excellent price.They also did the one on my 45 about 5 years ago.
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Old 17th January 2022, 17:23   #5
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My daughter Lydia has just had her car to Tony Banks but had to wait 8 weeks . He was really busy when we picked the car up.
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Old 20th January 2022, 17:57   #6
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I had a stainless cat-back fitted to my 190 by Tony Banks about 3-4 years ago, well worth the investment, pay once, never do it again.
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Old 20th January 2022, 21:01   #7
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Yes,had mine done just under 2 weeks ago.It was me who pointed you towards him Rob.

Very professional,quality work at an excellent price.They also did the one on my 45 about 5 years ago.
Thanks VVC - so glad I had it done. Even wife commented that its quieter and less vibration. Makes so much difference from a cheepo exhaust! Well worth it. Its so solid!
According to buy any car .com. My exhaust is now worth twice the value of the car at £150. Stupid and darn right insulting for my car!

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My daughter Lydia has just had her car to Tony Banks but had to wait 8 weeks . He was really busy when we picked the car up.
Yes I was very lucky going along and getting it done so quickly. He said I would have to wait 2 hours so I collected the next day!

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Old 21st January 2022, 17:37   #9
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Thanks VVC - so glad I had it done. Even wife commented that its quieter and less vibration. Makes so much difference from a cheepo exhaust! Well worth it. Its so solid!
According to buy any car .com. My exhaust is now worth twice the value of the car at £150. Stupid and darn right insulting for my car!

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Old 22nd January 2022, 09:58   #10
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I had a stainless cat-back fitted to my 190 by Tony Banks about 3-4 years ago, well worth the investment, pay once, never do it again.
What does it sound like ?
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