Peugeot 108 Tailpipe

Black smoke on a diesel Peugeot — particularly Partner and 308 HDi — usually means turbocharger issues, a clogged EGR valve or injector faults, not the tailpipe. Petrol cars with black smoke are running rich, typically from a failed oxygen sensor or MAP sensor.

Full exhaust systems run roughly R2,500 to R10,000 depending on model and whether it's mild steel, stainless or a performance system. Tailpipe-only sections are far cheaper. Request a free quote through our form with photos of the damaged area.

Yes — it's the most common cause of tailpipe failure in SA. Short-trip driving leaves condensation pooling in the cold pipe, eating through mild steel from the inside out. Coastal cars rust faster still. A stainless tip or full stainless system lasts far longer.

Almost always turbocharger wear, a clogged DPF or EGR valve, or sticking injectors on the 1.6 HDi engine. We recommend a diagnostic scan first to pinpoint the fault code rather than throwing parts at a black-smoke complaint. Fuel economy drops confirm it's running rich.

If rust is localised to the tailpipe section, a spot repair or single-section swap is cheapest. If the muffler seams and mid-section are also crusty, replace everything behind the catalyst at once — doing it piecemeal means repeat labour bills every six months.