2004 Hyundai Santa Fe cracked exhaust where Flex is

Tiny
ALLEN KATONA
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  • 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 97,000 MILES
I was involved in an auto accident recently. I was struck from the rear. My tail pipe and muffler were struck-after picking up the vehicl efrom body shop-myt car was extemely lod-went to a mechanic - was told exhaust is cracked on flex area. Can us tell me the best way this is can be repaired. How long before is completely cracks. Is car safe to drive in meantime
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 AT 5:54 PM

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Tiny
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If it is cracked at the flex pipe, it can't be repaired. It needs replaced. I'm sure this was a result of the accident. The other person's insurance should pay for a new part. It isn't your fault that the body shop who provided an estimate missed the problem.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 AT 11:55 PM
Tiny
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I'm sorry. I didn't answer your entire question. Without seeing how bad it is cracked, I can't tell you how long it will it will last. As far as safety, there is a chance of carbon monoxide getting into the passanger compartment and poisoning you. I don't mean to scare you, but that is a fact.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 AT 11:58 PM

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