Company History:
ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Aftermarket is a division of ArvinMeritor Inc., a US based automotive components conglomerate. The company supplies both the OE and replacement markets and employs 33,000 people at 15 R&D sites and 150 manufacturing plants in 27 countries worldwide. ArvinMeritor is the 11th largest component supplier to the global automotive sector and has a turnover of $6.8 bn. The Light Vehicle Aftermarket divisions product mix includes exhaust systems, ride control products and filters. 17 dedicated aftermarket plants manufacture to the same world class production standards as OE and all have ISO9001 certification. Buying an ArvinMeritor product carries the assurance that the part has been made to the same exacting standards as those specified by the car manufacturer.

About the Products:
While Arvin Timax exhausts meet European type approval standards, not all replacement exhausts do. Without type approval it's still possible to meet current UK noise legislation (72 dbA) but only at the expense of an increase in back pressure (back pressure is the resistance to gas flow and effectively puts a brake on the cars engine). Increased back pressure can have a detrimental effect on the cars performance and lead to an increase in fuel consumption. Type approval sets back pressure standards so the motorist can be assured that the Arvin Timax exhaust is not only better for his cars performance but also for his pocket!