Catalytic Converter Prices & Information

A catalytic converter is fitted to the exhaust system of most modern vehicles. Its purpose is to convert harmful pollutants in exhaust gas into less harmful substances to keep the air we breathe clean. For that reason, they’re required by law in most countries around the world, including the United States.

 Catalytic converters are made up of three main parts: the housing, the catalytic converter itself, and the substrate.

The housing is typically made of stainless steel or aluminum. The catalytic converter is made up of a honeycomb-shaped substrate that is coated with platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The substrate is what catalyzes the reaction that converts harmful emissions into harmless gasses. The catalytic converter also has a wash coat, which is a layer of material that helps to keep the catalytic converter clean.

If you’re not sure where your catalytic converter is located, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered.

The catalytic converter is located under the car, between the engine and the muffler. It’s typically a cylindrical shape and it’s usually made of stainless steel or aluminum.

If you can’t find your catalytic converter, or if it’s missing or damaged, you can always contact our salvage yard and ask for a quote and we will be able to give you an estimate over the phone.

 After making a phone call or an online inquiry and determining that the vehicle is, in fact, junk and not just in need of a few repairs, the next question is always, “how much will you give me for it?” That depends on several factors, but one of the most important is the presence (or absence) of a catalytic converter.Why does it affect the price you’re offered for your junk car? Read the rest of this article to see how catalytic converters affect junk car prices.

 Now, we know that catalytic converters can affect the value of your junk car because they contain metals that can be recycled. If your catalytic converter is missing or damaged, it will likely lower the offer you receive for your junk car. This is because catalytic converters can be pretty expensive to replace. So if your catalytic converter is missing or damaged, it’s likely that the salvage yard will offer you a lower price for your junk car.

But if you have a catalytic converter that is in good condition, you may be able to get a higher offer for your junk car. This is why catalytic converters can have such a big effect on junk car prices. If you have a catalytic converter that is in good condition, you may be able to get a higher offer for your junk car. However, if your catalytic converter is missing or damaged, it will likely lower the offer you receive for your junk car.

 Catalytic converters work by using a chemical reaction to convert three harmful pollutants in engine exhaust gas into less harmful substances. The catalytic converter contains a honeycombed ceramic structure that’s coated with a metal catalyst, usually platinum or palladium. When exhaust gas passes through the converter, the catalyst causes a chemical reaction that converts the pollutants into less harmful substances.

1.Carbon monoxide is converted into carbon dioxide (CO2)

2.Hydrocarbons are converted into water vapor and carbon dioxide (CO2)

3.Nitrogen oxides are converted into nitrogen and oxygen (N2 and O2)

Precious metals like platinum and palladium are used because they have a high affinity for catalyzing these reactions. They’re also extremely durable, which 

means they can withstand the high temperatures that are present in the engine exhaust gas.

 The catalytic converter was invented in the 1950s by Eugene Houdry  a French-born engineer who moved to the United States in 1930. Houdry came up with the idea of using a catalytic converter to convert harmful pollutants into less harmful substances. Then 1975 when the U.S. government passed a law requiring catalytic converters to be fitted to all new cars and trucks, catalytic converters have become standard equipment on most vehicles around the world.

 Catalytic converters are often stolen from cars and trucks because they contain precious metals like platinum and palladium. The catalytic converter can be removed from a vehicle in a matter of minutes, and it can be sold for scrap metal for a few hundred dollars and it’s often difficult for the police to catch the thieves. In some cases, the catalytic converter can be covered with a metal cage or security device to prevent it from being stolen. In some countries, catalytic converter theft has become so common that insurance companies are now offering special coverage to protect against it.

  One is the type of catalytic converter. As we have mentioned earlier there are three types, two-way, three-way, and diesel catalytic converters. The price will vary depending on the type of catalytic converter.

Another is the condition of the catalytic converter. If the catalytic converter is in good condition, you may be able to get a higher offer for your junk car. But if your catalytic converter is missing you will get a lower offer for your junk car.

When you’re ready to sell your junk car, it’s a good idea to contact a reputable salvage yard. This way, you can get the best price for your junk car. If the prices are much lower than you expected, you can check the market price of steel and see if it lines up with your quote and value of your catalytic converters.

 The cost of repairing a catalytic converter can vary depending on the damage. However, the average cost is around $950 to $2,500.

If the catalytic converter honeycomb is damaged, the entire catalytic converter must be replaced.

If you’re unsure whether your catalytic converter needs to be repaired or replaced, you can contact us, come by and we will be able to tell you if it’s necessary to repair or replace your catalytic converter and how much it will cost.

If your catalytic converter is damaged, be prepared to pay a good amount to get it fixed.