Does My Car Need a Catalytic Converter?

Vehicles in general all run on a similar sort of system. You have an engine, a transmission, and of course, an exhaust system that emits all of the gases and pollutants that come from the combustion that is involved inside of your engine.

Although vehicles are much more complex than the simple breakdown that we just gave you, they all rely heavily on catalytic converters to ensure that any emissions that come from the vehicle are as harmless as possible.

British Columbia is known for being a very clean energy-forward province and has always made reducing emissions a priority. When your vehicle doesn’t have a catalytic converter, the emissions that leave your vehicle are not nearly as clean as they could be.

But does that mean you NEED to have a catalytic converter in order for your vehicle to run properly? Read today’s blog post to find out!

Previously, BC was famous for implementing and enforcing mandatory AirCare on all insured vehicles throughout the Lower Mainland annually (some less often, depending on the age of the vehicle).

Many vehicles failed AirCare due to the fact that they were missing a catalytic converter, or because theirs was malfunctioning.

Although that wasn’t the only reason that vehicles failed AirCare tests, it was one of the most prominent ones.

In fact, the Motor Vehicle Emissions Control Warranty Regulation prohibits the sale of a motor vehicle by car manufacturers is there are any known, past, or present defects on the catalytic converter that have not been rectified by the car company.

Furthermore, not having a catalytic converter on your vehicle will not only be harmful to the environment, but it will also be much louder as the gases aren’t being filtered properly.

Additionally, anyone driving behind you will know that you don’t have a catalytic converter on your car. So, unless you want a Notice and Order, make sure you keep it on your vehicle, and replace it if it’s been stolen.

How Much Does a Catalytic Converter Cost to Replace?

At More Cash For Scrap, we happily buy vehicles with or without the catalytic converter, whereas many other scrap car removal companies in the Lower Mainland do not. We don’t care if you still have your old converter but need a new one due to malfunction.

Or, if your catalytic converter was stolen and your car simply does not have one at all.

We’ll offer you MORE cash for scrap cars with or without the catalytic converter than any other junk car buyers in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

A catalytic converter is an essential part of a vehicle’s exhaust system. This vital component contains various precious metals that are worth a lot of money when recycled or sold to salvage yards, junk yards, or auto wreckers.

However, after the rash of thefts came to light via Global News, CTV News, and CBC News, the British Columbia provincial government implemented measures to help reduce the amount of catalytic converter thefts.

Going forward, anyone who wants to recycle or sell a catalytic converter to a local scrapyard, will have to provide photo I.D., and advise the car recycler of where the catalytic converter came from.

Do All Catalytic Converters Contain Precious Metals?

Yes, because the combination of metals inside of the converter are what is responsible for the filtration of toxics gases. However, the main metal required for a catalytic converter to function properly is platinum.

On average, a vehicle’s converter will have approximately 3-7 grams of platinum in it to help reduce emissions as much as possible. However, vehicles like newer hybrids have a higher amount of platinum in their catalytic converters because they are noted as clean energy vehicles, and the primary purpose of hybrids is to reduce emissions.

The increased amount of platinum, as well as other precious metals, puts hybrid vehicles at a higher risk for catalytic converter theft in Metro Vancouver. And in a city that runs on almost as many clean energy vehicles as non-clean energy vehicles, hybrid owners need to be aware that they could be targeted.

Since the BC government stepped in to help stop the thefts, the price of a catalytic converter online now has actually increased, which was the opposite effect that the provincial government was hoping to have on the catalytic converter thefts. This is because the risk of being caught with or selling a stolen catalytic converter has greatly increased in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Many people sell their vehicle because the catalytic converter has been stolen, and they are very expensive to replace on virtually any vehicle. However, when your vehicle is older and has other mechanical issues, replacing the catalytic converter is hardly practical. That’s why many people sell their vehicle to More Cash For Scrap instead.

Many scrap car removal companies will ask you if your vehicle still has the catalytic converter, because if it does, they can offer you more money for your car. At More Cash For Scrap, however, we always pay MORE cash for scrap cars, even if it doesn’t have the catalytic converter.

While not having a catalytic converter on your vehicle will impact how much cash we can offer you for your scrap vehicle, it doesn’t mean that your vehicle is worth nothing at all. Even if other scrap car removal companies are trying to convince that it is!

If you’d like to find out what your vehicle is with, regardless of whether or not it still has the catalytic converter, give our scrap car removal team a quick call. We are always happy to make instant cash offers right over the phone or even by text.

How Much Is My Vehicle Worth?

Every junk vehicle that we buy in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley has an entirely different value because they all have a different reason for being scrapped. This is why we take the time to get all the details about your vehicle, to make you a great offer that will make you want to scrap your car for MORE cash with More Cash For Scrap.

Provide our scrap car removal specialists with the make, model, year, condition, and location of your car. Then, let us know if there are any enhancements or improvements that have been made that could increase the value of your vehicle.

Once we have all of the information, our scrap car buyers will make you an instant cash offer on your car, truck, SUV, or van. If you accept our offer, we’ll dispatch our free scrap car removal service to come collect your car that very day. Our driver will then pay you cash in hand right on the spot. It’s that simple!

What Types of Scrap Vehicles Do We Buy?

We believe that scrapping a vehicle should be a very simple and straight forward process. However, not all scrap car removal companies accept all vehicles in any condition. But we do!

We are always looking to buy:

• Scrap cars
• Scrap trucks
• Scrap SUVs
• Scrap vans
• Scrap buses & campervans

Whether your vehicle has mechanical issues, electrical problems, is collision damage, or is missing the catalytic converter, More Cash For Scrap will offer you MORE cash for scrap cars than any other scrap car removal company in the Lower Mainland. We always pay MORE!

Scrap Your Car with More Cash For Scrap Today!

If you’d like to find out what your vehicle could be worth, give our scrap car removal team a call. We offer our scrap car removal services 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM, and even work on many statutory holidays.

We strive to live up to our name every single day by always paying MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. If you’d like a quick and easy way to scrap your car for the most cash in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. We always pay MORE!

Catalytic Converter Failure – The Top Signs & Symptoms

For those who aren’t familiar, the catalytic converter is a very vital component of any vehicles exhaust system. Its primary responsibility is to turn harmful gas pollutants into less harmful emissions before they leave the vehicle’s exhaust system. This helps reduce gas emissions which in turn helps reduce air pollution. This is why it became mandatory to have a catalytic converter installed on every vehicle in 1975.

This year there has been a major rise in catalytic converter theft across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. This is because they are not only an expensive component of your engines exhaust system that thieves can sell for big bucks, it’s because they contain various precious metals that local metal recyclers pay cash for. While the provincial government is trying it’s best to curb, and ultimately, stop the rash of catalytic converter thefts, they can only do so much.

Cash for Scrap Cars Without Catalytic Converters in Vancouver

What if your catalytic converter wasn’t stolen? What if it was failing? Would you even know that it was without taking it to a local trusted mechanic like our friends at Newton Auto Care in Surrey, BC? Probably not. That’s why we’ve compiled this simple list of tell-tale signs that you may need to replace your catalytic converter. If it’s time to replace it, but the vehicle isn’t worth the cost to replace it, you can sell it to us for cash! We buy scrap cars with or without a catalytic converter, and even if it’s failing, we’ll still pay you MORE cash for it than any other local junk car buyer in Surrey.

How Do You Know if Your Catalytic Converter Needs Replacing?

Many people don’t know what to look for when it comes to distinguishing if their catalytic converter needs replacing or not. The majority of the time, catalytic converters last the life of the vehicle. However, if you’re driving a vehicle that is 15-20 years old or more, it could definitely be on the list of things to replace. Below is a list of the top 5 signs your vehicle needs a new catalytic converter. If you’re noticing any of the listed symptoms, it may be time to scrap your car for cash if it’s a 2007 or older. More cash for scrap pays MORE cash for scrap cars than anyone else in the scrap car removal industry. So, call us if you think it’s time to sell!

1. Check Engine Light: This could mean a whole host of things, so don’t panic if you’re driving around with your check engine light on (and maybe have been for quite a while). You’ll notice some other key symptoms that go along with your check engine light, and failing that, you can get yourself a cheap code reader off the internet (or most automotive supply shops) and check what error code it’s throwing. If you’re not tech savvy, just pop by our local automotive shop and as them to find out what code is popping up so that you know your next steps. You may want to replace your catalytic converter, or you may just want to throw in the towel and call us to do your scrap car removal for cash.
2. Poor or Worsening Engine Performance: If you’ve recently noticed that your vehicle seems a little slower on the uptake than normal, it could be because of some exhaust issues. When your catalytic converter is on its way out, it doesn’t get rid of emissions and exhaust as efficiently as it normally does. Not only that, if any of its internal parts have broken down, there could be broken pieces inside of it that are causing backpressure from reduced airflow. This makes your vehicle run sluggish and after a while, it becomes fairly noticeable.
3. Poor or Worsening Gas Mileage: The cost of gas these days is at an all-time high here in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Many people feel like they are burning through fuel faster than usual, when in reality, they are just much more aware of their fuel consumption because it’s hitting their wallet much harder than it used to. However, if you notice a very distinct difference in how many kilometers you get on a full tank of gas, that could be a warning sign that your catalytic converter is on its way out.
4. A Rattling Noise Coming from Under Your Vehicle: When your catalytic converter’s internal structures start to break down, piece of it break off inside and around the converter as you drive. This creates a very noticeable rattling noise from the undercarriage of your vehicle, so if you’ve been experiencing a rattling noise, it could be telling you to replace your catalytic converter. If you decide it’s far too expensive to fix, you can sell your car to More Cash For Scrap and we’ll pay you cash on the spot for your junk car.
5. A Pungent Sulfur Smell: Hydrogen sulfide can be smelled even in low concentrations, which is why a broken catalytic converter is often associated with a rotten egg or sulfur type smell. Hydrogen sulfide is a naturally-occurring compound in petroleum products and can cause a very strong odor in gasoline. When a catalytic converter fails, it is unable to break apart this (or any other) compound which is what creates the strong smell that you may notice straight away. If you’re smelling sulfur, it may be time to scrap your car for cash, or risk the expensive of replacing your catalytic converter.

Call Us Today for an Instant Cash Offer!

If you’re one of the unlucky people to have had your catalytic converter stolen on an older vehicle, or simply have a scrap car that you want to get rid of for cash, call or text us today to get a free and instant cash offer for scrapping your junk car. We offer free towing services on all scrap car removals, same day vehicle pick-up from anywhere in the Lower Mainland, and we always pay MORE than anyone else in the industry! Contact us 24/7 to find out just how much your junk vehicle could be worth. You just might be surprised by how much cash we pay for scrap cars in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.