We’re letting the CAT out of the bag by telling you that you’re probably not getting paid what you should be for your scrap catalytic converters.
While other scrap metal buyers sell their scrap catalytic converters to a local middle man (using average prices), we sell all of our catalytic converters on export—based on the true value of each catalytic converter we buy. This way, we can pass this premium price on to you—with no cap on the maximum amount you could earn.
This is the most fair and transparent way to buy catalytic converters, and we are stoked to be NZ’s first scrap metal buyer to be paying YOU based on what your catalytic converters are really worth.
Scrap Catalytic Converter Pricing
Selling your Catalytic Converter to Endless
Come one, come all! Whether you’ve got one catalytic converter or one thousand, you can sell your scrap catalytic converters to Endless. We purchase ceramic catalytic converters, foil catalytic converters, and diesel particulate filters (DPFs), as well as loose catalytic material.
Our drive thru’s are open six days a week. Let our friendly team help you turn your scrap cats into cash in three easy steps:
Get an online quote
Want to get a pricing quote for your catalytic converter? Just fill out our simple quote form online!
Once we have your details, it can take up to two working days to give you an accurate quote. And no, we don’t send our quotes via homing pigeons. Pricing cats is a tricky business and it takes a bit of time.
Bring your catalytic converter to us
Once you’ve received your quote and you’re ready to cash in on your cat, all you need to do is bring your catalytic converter into one of our local drive thrus.
Remember—your quote is only valid for 7 days, so shake a leg! Please make sure to bring your quote and a valid photo ID with you when you visit.
Get paid
This is the easiest bit— just hold out your hand and we put some cash in it. That’s right, you’ll get paid on the spot and walk out of our drive thru with a happy wallet. Good as gold!
Got a lot of cats to scrap?
If you have large quantities of catalytic converters to scrap fill out a contact form, and one of our experts will be in touch to help find the best solution for you.
Why choose Endless?
We sell all of our catalytic converters on export, based on the true value of each individual catalytic converter that we buy. In this way, we can pass this price premium on to you!
True-value pricing
Endless is NZ’s only licensed scrap metal dealer to pay you based on the true value of each and every individual catalytic converter.
Online quotes
You can get a quick and accurate quote by submitting your details online.
No minimum quantity
Whether you’ve got one or 1,000 catalytic converters to scrap, we’ll take ‘em all!
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Have more questions about scrap catalytic converters? Read our FAQs section for more information.
General questions
When your car burns fuel, there are a lot of harmful chemicals that come out in the combustion process. A catalytic converter or a “cat” as it’s often referred to, is a device that reduces pollutants in exhaust gas. Its located in the exhaust pipe between the manifold and the rear muffler.
Catalytic converters are made of metals like copper, nickel, cerium, iron, and manganese, but the real value is in the small amount of rare precious metals (usually platinum, palladium, and/or rhodium) that can be found coated on the inner “biscuit”.
It’s the precious metals on the inside of your catalytic converter that are valuable, so it doesn’t matter if the exterior is rusted or dented. As long as the biscuit is still in its shell/casing and the inside isn’t broken, oil-fouled, or burnt out—you’ll get paid full value for your catalytic converter.
We pay for the foil or honeycomb-like biscuit found inside the catalytic converter, so it’s super important that the biscuit stays intact so you get paid the full value. The best way to make sure that there is no breakage would be to keep the biscuit safely inside its encasing and to handle it with care. If you do find the biscuit is damaged, we can definitely still take it but it will be worth less because it will contain fewer precious metals.
Absolutely! Whether you’re a race car driver, an astronaut or a zoo keeper – everyone’s welcome!
Pricing and payment
At Endless we grade each and every individual catalytic converter to determine its TRUE value – no more average prices based on a “full”, “half” or “quarter”. Value-based pricing is the most fair and transparent way to buy catalytic converters, and we at Endless are very proud to be NZ’s first scrap metal buyer to be paying all customers based on what their catalytic converters are really worth. To get a quote based on the value of YOUR catalytic converter – fill out this form.
We trade the precious metals from inside the catalytic converters in various international markets, which are constantly moving and therefore can be volatile. It is very difficult for us to predict what global market prices may do in the future, which is why we update our pricing regularly to reflect the value in global markets. While our prices aren’t fixed, we will always offer you the best price available at the time of purchase!
Once you’ve accepted our quote, you can pop in to one of our drive thru locations to turn your cat into cash.
Absolutely! Whether you have one or 1,000 catalytic converters – we’ve got you covered. Catalytic converters contain precious metals and our customers are usually pleasantly surprised by how much they’re actually worth as scrap.
Simple—because this is the easiest way to do it. Average pricing means that not every catalytic converter that comes through the door needs to be graded. It doesn’t require securing sales on export, and it doesn’t require the buyer to take on any risk exposure in terms of commodity market and foreign currency fluctuations.
At Endless, we don’t take the easy route down the path of least resistance—we strive to pay you top prices and to give you the best possible customer experience. Why? Because it gives us a real kick to see you walk out our door with a happy wallet and a happy heart.
Serial numbers
The serial number is usually stamped on its outer shell, which is often located in the square opening of a heatshield, corner, or edge.
You may find a few different codes on one catalytic converter, if this is the case it’s best to send them all through so we can determine which number is the one we’re looking for!
You may find that sometimes a serial number isn’t visible due to various reasons such as rust, dirt, or because it has faded over time. If you find that this is the case, pop on a pair of gloves and rub the serial number with some steel wool, you’ll find that it removes the majority of the dirt and rust. Another couple of techniques would be to try spraying a touch of spray paint over the area (ensure to rub it off quickly afterward with some paper towels) or you could also try rubbing a few drops of oil over the code.
If you’ve been scrubbing your catalytic converter and hunting for your serial number for ages and still can’t find it—no worries, some catalytic converters just don’t have a serial number. Although it may take a little more time, we are still able to price your catalytic converter based on the images provided and the make/model of the vehicle it belongs to.