Catalytic CONverter

goldspanners

Rebel_Rebel wrote: »

Does anyone know if there is any scrap value for the old knackered Cat?

there would have been last month when scrap metal was around £160 per ton but nowe you will be lucky to get £30 per ton. nobody is selling scrap at the moment until the price reaches at least £80 per ton.
maybe worth keeping a hold of it if you dont mind it lying around. keep an eye on scrap metal prices though,or drive past a scrap merchant and if he looks busy then sell it.

anewman

People go to the effort of stealing cats from under cars so I'd say it should be worth something.

Conor_3

Rebel_Rebel wrote: »

They quoted £600 for parts and £200 for labour. I thought this sounded a bit pricey for a relatively simple job, so I started phone round. Good job I did! I've picked up a new OEM Cat for £130 from an autoparts shop and our local garage has quoted £35 to fit it, a saving of £635 over the official Toyota dealership.
Needless to say we won't be gracing them with our custom again!

Err, you are aware that these cheap catalytic convertors only last a couple of years before they start dropping to bits?

Ginger_Nuts_2

Conor wrote: »

Err, you are aware that these cheap catalytic convertors only last a couple of years before they start dropping to bits?

Bit of a sweeping statement there, i've had several fitted to cars and theyre still going perfectly after 3 or four years:rolleyes:

jeannieblue

Conor wrote: »

Err, you are aware that these cheap catalytic convertors only last a couple of years before they start dropping to bits?

Sadly its true - they don't last long.

Sometimes it is better to look to breakers and see what vehicles they have in and get a genuine one from there.

Gottat be careful of the alleged 'OEM' statement. At that price, I'd say that it wasn't and will not last long - but if you are not keeping the car that long, then no worries!

Some sensors from Walkers are pretty good by the way!!