Catalytic converter pricing is individual. Serial detail, OEM or aftermarket type, source vehicle and internal condition matter more than simple weight. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.
Catalytic converter pricing is individual. Serial detail, OEM or aftermarket type, source vehicle and internal condition matter more than simple weight. The table shows typical rates; the sections below explain how each grade is identified and what lifts or lowers the price.
| Material / grade | Indicative public benchmark | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Catalytic converters | Assessed individually | Value depends on serial number, vehicle source, honeycomb condition and platinum-group metal content. |
Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.
Original converters often carry stronger recoverable value.
Usually assessed separately and may be lower value.
Visible serials and intact internal material help assessment.
A converter’s value is not the steel shell. It is the small amount of platinum, palladium and rhodium coated on the ceramic honeycomb inside, and that amount varies hugely from one converter to the next. That is why converters are priced one by one, not by the kilo.
Factory-fitted converters usually carry far more precious metal than aftermarket replacements, and some larger or hybrid-vehicle units are worth considerably more again.
Most OEM converters have a code stamped on the shell. It identifies the unit, so keep it clean and readable; a converter we can identify is easier to price fairly.
Do not cut the converter open or knock out the honeycomb. Loose or missing ceramic lowers the value, and the dust is harmful to breathe.
Precious metal prices move every day, so call 08 7225 9998 with your converter’s serial number for a current figure. Read our guide to what a catalytic converter is worth for more detail.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
Three things make most of the difference to what you are paid: how well the load is sorted, how clean it is, and an accurate weigh in front of you.
Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.
| What we check | What it means for your price |
|---|---|
| OEM car converter | Checked by serial, size and source vehicle. |
| Aftermarket unit | Assessed separately from OEM converters. |
| Damaged converter | Condition can reduce recoverable value. |
Price guides and buyer pages for related metals.
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Catalytic converter pricing is individual. Serial detail, OEM or aftermarket type, source vehicle and internal condition matter more than simple weight. Converters are assessed individually against public benchmarks, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.
OEM converters, Aftermarket converters, Serial and honeycomb condition are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.
Bring ID and ownership details. Keep serial numbers visible where possible. Do not damage the honeycomb material. Call first if you have multiple units.
No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in September 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
The price for catalytic converters can be lowered by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.
Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.
Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.
Sort your catalytic converters using the checklist above, call 08 7225 9998 for today’s rate, then bring it to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields.
We buy catalytic converters from customers right across Adelaide at our Green Fields yard.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
SA Copper Scraps is a scrap metal buyer and recycler at Green Fields in Adelaide’s north. Bring copper, brass, aluminium, cable, batteries and more to our yard. Every grade is weighed in front of you and paid the same visit.
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