Volkswagen Exhaust Bracket - Genuine Volkswagen 3C0253461AD

Product Information

An exhaust system hanger secures the exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other components to the underside of the vehicle, ensuring the system remains properly aligned and prevents excessive movement or vibrations. The hangers are typically made of rubber or rubberized metal components, which provide flexibility and dampen the vibrations from the engine and exhaust system.

• Excessive Vibration or Noise: A broken or damaged hanger may allow the exhaust system to move excessively, resulting in vibrations that can be felt inside the car, particularly from the floorboard or seats. You might hear clunking or rattling noises, especially when accelerating, going over bumps, or driving on rough roads.
• Exhaust Pipe Misalignment: The exhaust components may shift or misalign, which can affect the performance of the system and lead to damage over time.
• Increased Engine Noise: A loose exhaust system might allow for an increase in engine noise, especially if the muffler is not properly supported or the system becomes unbalanced

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.