Top 10 silencer manufacturers

The exhaust gas evacuation system is very important for comfortable and safe driving. Usually, if a muffler has burned out, the owner prefers to put a new one as quickly as possible - especially if you need to be at the wheel all day. The high noise level distracts and makes the driver irritable, so it is strongly recommended not to ignore such a malfunction.

Our ranking of the best manufacturers of exhaust systems for the convenience of the reader is divided into two, fundamentally different categories. The estimated position of each brand is based on the consumer qualities of these products, the feedback from the owners, who in practice have experienced the properties of silencers, as well as the opinions of specialists in the installation of these systems.

The best foreign manufacturers of silencers

Participating in the ranking of foreign firms are recognized leaders in the manufacture of silencers and occupy the best positions in the international market. Their products are of high quality, lack of marriage and a longer service life.

5 POLMOSTRO

The Polish company POLVOSTRO represents more than 6,000 items of spare parts for exhaust systems of various car brands. The popularity of the brand in Europe and Russia is justified by the democratic price, while silencers and other details are in no way inferior in quality to more expensive and eminent counterparts. All products are TUV / ISO certified and are suitable for most foreign cars, as well as domestic models, including the WHA.

Silencers are made using ordinary steel, aluminum and stainless steel (the method of double seaming is used), thanks to which they have good anti-corrosion properties and can last for more than six years. Judging by the reviews of the owners, who decided to put POLVOSTRO on their cars, they are completely satisfied with the result and firmly believe that they paid the most fair price.

4 ARVIN Meritor

One of the largest suppliers of exhaust systems on the European (and Russian including) market. The company has been engaged in these components for over 100 years and has three research centers. Thanks to its own developments, the company was able not only to withstand the competition, but also to systematically expand production - the range of silencers produced corresponds to almost all European car models (about 97%). Not surprisingly, sales of exhaust systems from this manufacturer occupy a leading position in the market.

In Russia, ARVIN Meritor products are in consistently high demand due to the fact that they are made from high quality raw materials. The alloy of steel and aluminum is more resistant to corrosion, which reduces the degree of influence of aggressive environment and ensures a long service life (the owners confirm this fact in their reviews). Silencers are used for the initial configuration on the factory conveyors Renault, Peugeot, MB, GM and other brands of cars. The exhaust systems of this brand can be put on a number of domestic models of the WHA.

3 ERNST

This manufacturer's main product range focuses on the spare parts market. Already on closer examination of the muffler, good quality, ideal welds and excellent anti-corrosion treatment are evident, which indicates the reliability and quality of the products of this brand, which also has EU certificates of conformity. The entire production process is fully automated (even trimming of parts is carried out with an expensive laser machine), due to which the possibility of marriage is almost excluded. The company produces exhaust systems that have a complete geometric identity with factory analogues, but are more attractive.

ERNST silencers are the best choice in the aftermarket, and are of genuine German quality. The proposed range allows you to put the exhaust system on almost any car of leading manufacturers. In the reviews of the owners there is a huge number of positive ratings of silencers from this company: they are easy to install (the dimensions fully correspond to the original), have low vibration and increased service life. ERNST is also supported by the fact that its manufacturer has established direct deliveries to the service centers of the auto giant FORD.

2 BOSAL

The manufacturer of exhaust systems BOSAL enjoys sustained popularity among consumers due to the wide range and relatively low price. A large European brand consists of 31 plants and 4 research laboratories. All manufactured silencers and gas exhaust pipe components have the best quality. Each unit of production, regardless of its country of origin, passes a series of tests and inspections before falling into the hands of the consumer. Manufactured parts are supplied not only to the aftermarket of spare parts, but also to factory conveyors of Audi, GM, Jaguar, Volvo, Mazda, etc.

The use of aluminized steel in the manufacture of silencers ensures reliability and durability. In addition, BOSAL systems are protected from both external and internal corrosion due to the presence of a special drain hole for evacuating condensate that actively destroys the walls of the muffler from the inside. Buyers (including domestic) in their reviews note the fact that, despite the high quality, the cost of products looks more than balanced and attractive. Owners of VAZ cars especially appreciate BOSAL silencers for the lowest noise level. In this case, quite often there are recommendations to be more attentive to the seller and the product in order to avoid the possibility of acquiring a fake.

1 WALKER

The American manufacturer of exhaust systems WALKER is the world market leader in this category of products and the main supplier of components for assembly lines of such auto giants as PORSCHE, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and others. All products are certified and meet the high EU requirements for exhaust systems in terms of emissions. Thanks to the constant use of the latest technologies and own developments in the production process, the company was the first to design and produce a catalyst. Currently, WALKER silencers provide not only a comfortable level of exhaust gas noise, but also fuel economy.

The popularity of the brand in the European market confirms the high characteristics of the product. To put a silencer of this company means to get a knot equal in its durability to factory parts. Domestic car enthusiasts who have chosen WALKER systems for installation, in their reviews, note the high workmanship and special structural reliability. Double walls of the muffler with an interior made of stainless steel have the longest service life compared to other offers on the market.

The best domestic manufacturers of silencers

Domestic manufacturers of exhaust systems are widely represented on the Russian market, and their products have a more affordable price. In this category there are firms that produce the best mufflers for various car brands, including the VAZ model range.

5 Phobos

The range of silencers produced by this company is large enough, and is suitable for domestic cars and foreign cars. Phobos exhaust systems can be successfully installed on such cars as VAZ, UAZ, Renault, Kia, Hyunday and other models. All efforts of the manufacturer are focused on compliance with the quality standards of production and careful selection of raw materials (using the best cold-rolled steel). The brand's products, although it has an attractive price, are not inferior in their characteristics to the market leaders. This is confirmed by the certificates of independent examinations, and proven product compliance with GOST standards.

Consumer feedback can often be found in opposition when the silencer does not cause any complaints to one owner, and vice versa to the other - only negative evaluations. The reason did not have long to search. It's all about the underground workshops, literally "flooded" the markets with low-grade falsification. The calculation is simple - a satisfactory quality and affordable cost, which is absolutely not a shame to pay, attract not only buyers, but also doubtful personalities, their activities harmful to all market participants.

4 Three-B Plus

The manufacturer is among the top five brands of exhaust systems, not only our rating. This company is one of the largest, supplying the lion's share of its products to the domestic market of spare parts. The range of exhaust systems corresponds to the produced models of cars in Russia and the near abroad (CIS countries). The company maintains a strong position in the budget niche thanks to its reputation gained over the years. Silencers are characterized by satisfactory quality and gained popularity in the Russian market, having the lowest possible cost.

In their reviews, the owners share the conviction that the Three-B Plus exhaust systems fully justify every ruble invested in them. Despite the low price, silencers "nursed" for more than two years, have a satisfactory level of noise reduction and are in constant demand in the market. They are most often chosen by owners of classic VAZ models in the southern regions of the country, where the number of these cars is still large.

3 Auto silencer

Some of the best mufflers in Russia and the CIS have been produced in Nizhny Novgorod for more than 20 years. The active growth of production capacity began in 2007 - then “Avtokontinent +” was able to break into the top three for the production of automotive exhaust systems. Now the company has modern equipment from South Korea, high-speed presses, a line of automated welding. And the quality of finished products has finally reached a level that allowed, without fear, to set up the production of silencers for some cars and enter the international market.

Due to the excellent raw material preparation of the materials used and reliable assembly, the “Auto Silencer” is in demand among owners of VAZ, Moskvich, GAZ, Daewoo, VW, UAZ, KIA, Hyundai, Renault and other brands. The decision to put the exhaust systems of this brand was not spontaneous. The reviews indicate that the choice is based solely on a pragmatic approach (the price is sufficiently competitive in the market) and “word of mouth” radio, with the help of which the number of customers steadily expands without any marketing decisions.

2 ATIHO

Having teamed up in a large holding with Italian manufacturers, ATIHO arranged the release of silencers with the best anti-corrosion protection. European quality combined with the price of domestic producers (even the most expensive Russian ones are cheaper than imported ones) is the key to great popularity in the market. The manufactured range is suitable for installation not only on the majority of imported car models, but also applies to domestic vehicles (VAZ, Oka, GAZ, IZH and others).

In the reviews of the owners, the main advantage is considered to be good noise suppression characteristics, as well as durability - depending on the conditions and intensity of operation, silencers take care of 4 years or more. Among the shortcomings, it is not always suitable in size, and in order to install the ATIHO exhaust system, a slight adjustment may be required. There are also many fakes on the market, the quality of which has nothing to do with the products of this company.

1 Ecris

Silencers of the company are in demand not only from the consumer - it is one of the few brands that is preferred by specialists in repair of exhaust systems. The manufacturer produces a wide range of spare parts, and the whole range of products has a common distinguishing feature - quality stability over the years. There is also a subsidiary brand on the market - “Auto 63”, which has full identity with the main one. Compared to other brands of silencers, Ekris weighs more by increasing the thickness of the pipe walls. The design feature of partitions and perforations, the presence of refractory fibers that do not absorb condensate, effectively suppresses resonant vibrations and reduces noise.

Owners who decide to install a silencer for this company note several factors that determined this choice:

• Affordable cost;
• Availability of models with increased operational life (with a double housing made of aluminized metal);
• Full compliance with the size of the original exhaust system VAZ;
• Factory warranty.

The last factor is decisive when choosing, because by itself excludes marriage. Judging by the reviews, the enhanced model is more popular in the market due to the high reliability and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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WALKER

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Phobos

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