Chevy Cobalt Catalytic Converter Scrap Price – Old Cat Price

Old catalytic converters are still valuable. You can sell them because they contain some precious metals. A Chevrolet Cobalt cat converter may contain platinum, palladium, and even rhodium that costs over $600 per gram. Yes, it's hard to take those metals out of the converter. But not impossible if you have special equipment and some employers.

So, recycling companies will be glad to buy your cat converter and pay some money for it. The question is how much can they pay? What offer should you agree with? Today, we are going to talk about the scrap price of a Chevy Cobalt catalytic converter and also about the factors that can change this price.

Here's what we'll discuss:

1. What kind of converters are installed in a Chevy Cobalt?
2. How much money can one earn during recycling this converter?
3. How much should a scrap converter cost?
4. Do you have an original or an aftermarket converter in your Cobalt?
5. Where can you sell a Cobalt converter at a good price?

Let's get started!

So, what are the Chevy Cobalt converters?

Chevrolet Cobalt is a budget-friendly vehicle that was made by GM between 2004 and 2010. It wasn't a revolutionary vehicle, it used old technologies but had a very nice design which actually was the only important advantage of the car. But today we'll be mainly speaking about only one part of the Cobalt - its converter.

The different engines could have one or two cats. But the system with the two cats actually had one pre-cat which is not valuable as a scrap part. So, we may say that all Chevy Cobalts have one cat which is not very big and so it's not extremely valuable.

Here are some things you should know:

• original Chevrolet Cobalt cats are integrated into the exhaust system and can't be taken off just without cutting or with a big section of the exhaust pipe;
• also, original Cobalt catalytic converters are quite heavy, even though they are small and don't look massive;
• the converter construction is basically the same for all engines - the cat contains a ceramic honeycomb which is covered by alloy that holds all those metals;
• over time, the converter may clog or just get some damage and stop working properly, this happens at 120,000-150,000 miles;
• a lot of Cobalts will now have aftermarket replacement cats because they are quite old and the original converters have already been replaced.

A Cobalt converter is just an average cat, it's not a big and heavy converter that would bring you hundreds of dollars. But still, never sell this cat (if it's OEM, of course) for $20 or something like that. This thing costs much more.

In the following sections, we are going to tell you the average price of the cat converters from a Cobalt and also about the place to sell your cat. Unfortunately, a lot of buyers will try to trick you and buy the cat for $10 to resell it then and earn a lot of money. You may earn this money by yourself - just sell it to another company.

How much should a Cobalt converter cost?

It's hard to answer this question with just one price. A Chevrolet Cobalt converter may cost anywhere between $90 and $140 if it's in good condition. It depends on many factors and sometimes may change numerous times during the day.

Here are some of these factors:

• the price for the precious metals on the market;
• number of similar converters offered for sale;
• condition of your cat - damaged cats are cheaper;
• the need for platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

These factors will decide whether a company will want to pay you more money or not. But if you are offered less than $90, you shouldn't sell your cat converter. This part costs more and you should just find another buyer. In the final part of this article, we'll tell you how to sell the cat converter and get more money for it.

Can you get a lot of precious metals out of the Cobalt converter?

The Cobalt had a couple of engine types. And every engine had a certain type of converters. So, the amount of precious materials may vary depending on the modification of your vehicle. You should know the serial number of the converter in order to answer this question.

But we can say that the average weight of each precious metal will be as follows:

• platinum - 3-5 grams;
• palladium - 2-5 grams;
• rhodium - about 1 gram.

When new, these cats may have contained a little more precious materials. But over time, the metals could have got lost with some parts of the ceramic honeycomb. So, in the end, every converter will have a certain individual amount of expensive materials. And you should know about this.

Also, please bear in mind that taking out these metals is an extremely hard task. You will need some professional equipment and a lot of heat energy to melt these alloy and separate it into certain materials. Hundreds of dollars can be spent to finally reach the goal.

How much is it to replace a cat converter in Chevy Cobalt?

Unfortunately, now all Chevrolet Cobalt cars are quite old and they usually have high mileage. It means that their converters need replacement. You will have a couple of options, in this case.

The first option is a new aftermarket converter. This is the most popular choice because the price is cool - from $200 to $600 for a converter and another $200 for labor. The obvious disadvantage is that the cat will not live long.

Also, you can buy a used original converter. The price will be around $300, but you never know if this part is going to work for a year or two or if it's going to break in a month. You can't check a converter when you buy one - it's impossible.

The third option is to buy a new original cat converter. This is the most appropriate way out for those who want a long-lasting result from this repair. But you should be ready to pay a lot. The whole assembly will cost at least $1200 or even more depending on the seller and discounts you can get.

So, you will need a lot of money. And some money you can get as compensation for your old cat converter. But what should you do if no one wants to buy your cat at a good price? Now, we'll tell you.

Where to sell your Chevy Cobalt catalytic converter?

You can try different ways of selling a converter. This may be a scrapyard, a mechanic, a middleman, or even eBay ads. You can sell your converter through social media or through special forums. Usually, you can find a buyer in your area and avoid spending a lot on shipping. But what if you still can't get a good price offer?

We believe that the best way to sell your catalytic converter is to use recycling companies These businesses hunt for cat converters and they are usually ready to pay the best price and to buy your Chevy cat fast.

Here is how you can sell the converter:

1. Find a website of the recycling company and see if they offer the option to quote the price online.
2. Take pictures of the cat and make sure that those pictures contain the serial number and also the Chevy logo on the cat if it has such a logo.
3. Then, you should send the pictures and inquire about the price. The process is very quick, everything is completed online in 2 minutes.
4. The company will look at the cat and will decide how much they are ready to pay for the converter from your Chevy Cobalt.
5. Also, they may ask for some additional proof that this cat belongs to you and it wasn't stolen.
6. After you have the price offer, you can decide whether you want to sell the catalytic converter at this price or not.

Also, you may try and quote online in different companies. Anyway, recycling companies will still offer the best prices. Find all of them and quote them online. You will have five or six price offers and will be able to choose the best one.

All you have to do next is to organize the shipping. Your cat converter will be converted into money and you will not have to spend so much for a replacement cat. At least, it will compensate for labor costs.

Final words

Unfortunately, Chevy cats are not as expensive as some of the most precious catalytic converters. But they are still expensive and can be sold easily to any recycling company in the US. You can check which company is ready to give you more money for the cat and just sell it getting the highest price you can get. Now you know how to sell your old Chevrolet Cobalt catalytic converter that doesn't work anymore.