How to appraise the value of a catalytic converter?

To appraise the value of a catalytic converter from highest to lowest by make/model, you can follow these steps:

1. Material type. Converters for trucks and hybrids vary incredibly in Platinum Group Metal (PGMs) loadings, for example. In addition, OEMs, aftermarkets, DPF, and foil converter types all vary in loadings and value.

2. Emission laws. Converters turn harmful emissions from vehicles into less environmentally dangerous gases, and as the world acclimated to declining climate change, different countries and states put in place their own emission laws.

3. Research the current market value of the precious metals in the catalytic converter. The most valuable precious metals in catalytic converters are platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

4. Consider the condition of the catalytic converter. If the catalytic converter is damaged or clogged, it will be less valuable.

5. Manufacturing differences. Manufacturers must adhere to different tolerances to comply with emission laws per geographic region to which cars are being delivered.

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