As the date of the yearly technical inspection was approaching, our faithful Lexus CT200h needed some attention, as the heat shield above the rear exhaust muffler had detached itself, and was making some noises as it touched the muffler every time we hit a road irregularity.

As this happened shortly before the yearly inspection was due, quick action was necessary. We already were impressed by the excellent repair work Hedin Automotive Carrosserie (we would translate in bodywork) had done on our Mercedes B Class, which was hit by another car at the rear, so we decided to call in for a (hopefully) quick repair at their premises.

And so they did! In seconds, they had lifted the car up at the rear, to find out that due to corrosion, the shield had disappeared completely around the bolt where it was attached.

A new larger attachment plate was inserted between bolt and heat shield, and the whole assembly was now again tightly fixed between nut and bolt. So the disturbing rattling noises in our otherwise silent Lexus have now completely disappeared.

Needless to say that we greatly appreciated this excellent service. As they are keen experts in everything about car bodywork, we asked their advice on how to polish your car like a professional. Soon more!

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