Catalytic Converter Scrap Prices with Pictures
Pictures & Brands of Types of Catalytic Converters
Below we have pictures of the common types of catalytic converters. The names and types are for general reference, and your actual quote may vary.
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Looking to find out how much your catalytic converter is worth — and match it by sight? At RRCats, we’ve created this guide to show real catalytic converter pictures with current scrap prices to help you identify your unit and understand its worth.
This page includes photos of catalytic converters we’ve purchased from across the US, including domestic, foreign, diesel, and aftermarket types. If your converter looks like one of the examples below, click “Get Quote” to get paid fast through our mail-in service.
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National Catalytic Converter Average
$92.01/each
Average price for catalytic converters in the US.
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XL Foreign Cat
$90.00/each
Come off of Volvo's, Honda's, Toyota's, and multiple other vendors.
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Torpedo Cat
$110.00/each
These are generally found on larger Ford vehicles like Eco-Vans and other similar sizes.
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Foreign Lite
$11.00/each
These cats are in between small foreign catalaytic converters and foreign pre cats.
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Aftermarket Cat
$5.00/each
Will have a silver plate on it with a arrow on it often times.
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DPF "Catalytic Converter"
$9.00/each
A grade of a catalytic converter that are generally used to remove dirt, dust, or other contaminants from diesel engines.
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Platinum Market Price
$971.00/oz
Platinum found in catalytic converters and used in jewelry.
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Rhodium Market Price
$5,200.00/oz
Found generally in two different places, catalytic converters, and jewelry.
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Palladium Market Price
$953.00/oz
Palladium is most commonly found inside of catalytic converters and can only be refined to get the actual amount taken out and paid for.
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Spark Plugs
$0.25/lb
A spark plug is an electrical device used in an internal combustion engine to produce a spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. They must be separated.
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Resonator
$0.02/lb
Resonators are used to help lessen the noise that is coming out of the engine and exhaust.
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Car Batteries
$0.22/lb
Lead-acid based batteries from vehicles. They will have Pb label on them.
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Brake Rotors
$190.00/GT
Free from oils/fluids. Separated from brake drums and other parts. (500lb. Minimum)
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O2 Sensors
$3.00/lb
Used inside of engines to help regulate the oxygen flowing in and out. Wires need to be removed.
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Aluminum/Copper Coil (Clean ACR Fin)
$1.70/lb
This is the main component to what powers air conditioners
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Aluminum/Copper Coil (Dirty ACR Fin)
$1.10/lb
Aluminum/copper coils with steel still attached.
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Lead Wheel Weights
$0.10/lb
Small pieces from inside wheel well, usually linked together.
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Why do scrap prices vary?
Prices depend on the precious metals inside your converter and the current market values for platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
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