The catalytic converter is a must-have item in the exhaust systems of modern vehicles. The purpose of its installation is to purify, as much as it is possible, exhaust gases from combustion products that negatively affect human health.

When the converter’s service life is expired, the part that is no longer suitable for operation can be sold for scrap, thus and a monetary reward can be received at the same time. Prices for used catalytic converters can be checked here: https://autocatalystmarket.com/gb/en to understand how much can be expected.

Why do dealers buy used converters?

All vehicle parts (and the catalytic converter is no exception) have a certain service life. A number of signs enable users to determine whether something is not in order with the exhaust system, including the following:

• The car starts to pick up speed with effort in low gear.
• There is a feeling that the vehicle tows another vehicle or is overloaded.
• The Check indicator lights on the dashboard, and the onboard computer generates an engine error P0420.
• Fuel consumption increases.

All the signs mentioned above may indicate a catalytic converter failure. You should try to reset errors. If the errors reappear after the reset, you should contact a car service station that specializes in malfunctions related to the exhaust system. The technicians will inspect the catalytic converter, and find out if this part is the reason for the vehicle misbehavior.

The catalytic converter is out of operation: what to do?

When, during the maintenance, technicians confirm the suspicion that the converter no longer operates as it should, the driver must decide what to do:

• The perfect solution is to buy a new converter.
• A reasonable option is to remove the converter and re-flash the vehicle software so that the computer does not generate an error in the future, which would interfere with the normal vehicle operation.
• An inexpensive alternative solution is to install a dummy sensor instead of the catalytic converter. Dummy sensors can be electrical or mechanical.

Who buys out-of-operation converters and why?

The used converter remains with the driver in any case, whichever option he chooses. Throwing away this part of the exhaust system is not recommended, since harmful substances in it damage the environment and pollute the soil. It is also not advisable to store a used catalytic converter in the garage or on the balcony due to the fact that the toxic substances accumulated during the operation will be released into the air and may negatively affect human health.

The inner part of the converter is coated with expensive substances rhodium, palladium, or platinum. The precious metal coating of the honeycomb neutralizes harmful products generated by the combustion process. The price of such metals is high. For this reason, dealers are interested in buying used converters.

It will not be possible to extract the precious metal without professional help, as special equipment is required. Therefore, selling the converter for scrap is the easiest and most profitable way to get rid of unnecessary spare parts.