Junk car buyers will buy a car with no catalytic converter, but your offer will be $50 to $250 less than a vehicle with the converter intact.
Why a missing catalytic converter lowers value:
Catalytic converters contain precious metals (platinum, palladium, rhodium) that make them one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. When the converter is missing, buyers lose this high-value component and reduce their offer accordingly.
What to expect when selling without a catalytic converter:
- Offers will be lower by $50 to $250 depending on vehicle type
- Trucks, SUVs, and hybrids lose more value because their converters are worth more
- Some buyers may ask why the converter is missing
- You may need to explain if it was stolen or previously removed
Catalytic converter theft is common. If yours was stolen, you can still sell the vehicle. Junk car buyers, junkyards, and scrap yards all purchase cars with missing converters.
Where to sell a car without a catalytic converter:
- Junk car buyers (offer based on remaining parts and metal)
- Scrap yards (pay by weight, converter absence reduces total)
- Salvage yards (value other parts like engine, transmission, body panels)
Get quotes from multiple junk vehicle buyers to find the best offer for your car without a catalytic converter.