Squeaky exhaust - I've been told "exhaust clamps" need to be implemented to fix? Plus rusted sub frame?

[Class_J]

As the title suggests, the garage has told me that the reason my exhaust squeaks when the car starts and then idles, or at low speeds (slowing down for speed bumps and then accelerating afterwards) is because exhaust clamps need to be fitted. I've been quoted 400 Pounds for this fix. Is this normal?

Also the sub frame is said to be rusted through and "dangerous" to drive. Is this also a common problem with F-Types as they've stated? I drive a 2015 V6 S.

[Wrinkly]

2 hours ago, Class_J said:

As the title suggests, the garage has told me that the reason my exhaust squeaks when the car starts and then idles, or at low speeds (slowing down for speed bumps and then accelerating afterwards) is because exhaust clamps need to be fitted. I've been quoted 400 Pounds for this fix. Is this normal?

Also the sub frame is said to be rusted through and "dangerous" to drive. Is this also a common problem with F-Types as they've stated? I drive a 2015 V6 S.

Sounds like a rather extravagant amount of money for exhaust clamps, are they Gold Plated ??????

Regards, John 

[Class_J]

4 hours ago, Wrinkly said:

Sounds like a rather extravagant amount of money for exhaust clamps, are they Gold Plated ??????

Regards, John 

Exactly what I was thinking.... plus, they charged me around 400 pounds to replace the brake discs (just one tyre) plus pads and labour... I'm guessing this was another rip off, right?

[Old Peter]

My S Type 2007 2.7 Diesel  has never had an exhaust squeak.  The exhaust has never been changed fro the whole of its life — a stainless steel original life.  Well worth that exhaust for an extra £292 in March 2007. 

[Wrinkly]

8 hours ago, Class_J said:

Exactly what I was thinking.... plus, they charged me around 400 pounds to replace the brake discs (just one tyre) plus pads and labour... I'm guessing this was another rip off, right?

Mario

That is not exactly extravagant to my mind. It does depend on make and specification of tyre and discs you had fitted.

Regards, John