Catalytic Converter Buyers
Find Out What Your Catalytic Converter May Be Worth
Have a catalytic converter to sell? Learn how catalytic converter buyers evaluate scrap converters, what affects their value, and what information you should have ready before requesting a price.
Know What You Have Before You Sell
Catalytic converter values can vary substantially from one converter to another. The manufacturer, identification numbers, vehicle application, converter type, precious-metal content, condition and current market conditions can all affect what a converter may be worth.
Identify the Converter
Part numbers, manufacturer markings and vehicle information can help identify the exact catalytic converter you have.
Understand the Value
OEM and aftermarket converters can have very different values. The specific converter matters more than its appearance alone.
Get a Current Evaluation
Precious-metal markets change over time, so a current evaluation is more useful than relying on an old generic price list.
What Affects Catalytic Converter Value?
There is no single price that applies to every catalytic converter. Buyers need to identify the individual converter and consider the characteristics that affect its recycling value.
How Scrap Catalytic Converter Buyers Evaluate Converters
If you’re searching for buyers of scrap catalytic converters, it helps to understand what information a buyer may need before giving you an evaluation.
Manufacturer & Part Number
Numbers, letters, stamps and manufacturer markings can help identify a specific converter.
OEM or Aftermarket
Original equipment and replacement converters can contain different amounts and combinations of recoverable materials.
Condition & Completeness
Buyers may consider the physical condition of the converter and whether important components are present.
How to Sell a Catalytic Converter
You don’t need to determine the exact value of your converter yourself. Start by gathering the identifying information available and contact a buyer for an evaluation.
Identify Your Converter
Find the part number, manufacturer markings and vehicle information if available.
Take Clear Photos
Photos of the converter and its identifying markings can make evaluation easier.
Contact a Buyer
Provide the information you have so the converter can be properly identified and evaluated.
Review the Offer
Once the converter has been evaluated, you can review the offer and decide whether you want to sell.
Learn More Before You Sell
These pages provide more information about catalytic converter buyers, scrap prices, identification and selling.
Catalytic Converter Scrap Prices
Learn what affects catalytic converter scrap prices and why the value of one converter can differ from another.
Scrap Catalytic Converter Buyers
Learn what catalytic converter scrap buyers look for when evaluating converters for recycling.
Sell Scrap Catalytic Converters in Kansas City
Information for sellers in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including Missouri and Kansas.
Contact Catalytic Converter Buyers
Have converters to sell? Send your information or call to discuss what you have and how the evaluation process works.
Catalytic Converters Come From Many Sources
Catalytic converters enter the recycling market from individuals, automotive businesses and vehicle recycling operations. The evaluation process depends on the specific converters being sold.
- Individual sellers with used catalytic converters
- Auto repair shops and exhaust shops
- Automotive recyclers and dismantlers
- Salvage yards and vehicle recycling operations
- Sellers with multiple converters or bulk lots
Selling Multiple Converters?
If you have a collection or bulk lot, keep the converters organized and preserve any identifying numbers or markings.
Having the quantity, source, photographs and identifying information available can make the evaluation process easier.
Contact a BuyerCatalytic Converter Buyers Serving Kansas City, MO & KS
Sellers in the Kansas City metropolitan area can learn more about selling catalytic converters through our dedicated Kansas City resource. The page covers both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro.
Kansas City Catalytic Converter BuyersNationwide Shipping
Sellers outside the Kansas City area can also contact the buyer about shipping catalytic converters for evaluation.
Call first so you can receive the appropriate information and instructions for your particular converters.
Call (316) 395-2964Research Catalytic Converter Scrap Values
Our supporting catalytic converter scrap price resource provides additional information about converter value, identification, recycling and selling. It is designed to help sellers understand the market before contacting a buyer.
Catalytic Converter Buyer FAQs
How do catalytic converter buyers determine value?
Buyers generally consider the specific converter, identification markings, converter type, precious-metal content, condition and current recycling market conditions.
Are OEM catalytic converters worth more than aftermarket converters?
Some OEM converters can have higher scrap values than aftermarket units, but there is no universal price difference. The exact converter needs to be identified.
Can I sell a single catalytic converter?
Individual catalytic converters can be evaluated. Having the converter’s identification numbers, markings and clear photos available can help with the evaluation.
What information should I provide to a catalytic converter buyer?
Useful information can include the converter’s part number, manufacturer markings, clear photos, vehicle year, make, model, engine and the number of converters you have.
Do catalytic converter prices change?
Yes. Converter values can change as precious-metal markets, recycling demand and other market conditions change.
Should I remove the markings from my catalytic converter?
No. Keeping manufacturer markings, part numbers and other identifying information intact can make it easier for a buyer to identify and evaluate the converter.
Get Your Catalytic Converter Evaluated
Have a catalytic converter to sell? Gather the identification information and photos you have available, then contact a buyer to find out what your converter may be worth.