Jeep Patriot Catalytic Converter Scrap Price in Recycling Companies

Jeep Patriot was manufactured from 2006 to 2016 with one facelift in 2011. The vehicle had a lot of engine options and was quite popular even in 2017 when the company already stopped production. The Patriot was one of the cheapest Jeep models available for buyers and this made it really wanted by Americans and in other countries.

Today, we'll be talking about Jeep Patriot catalytic converters and the opportunities to sell them as scrap parts. You can get some money for that and we'll tell you how much. Actually, Jeep Patriot doesn't have really valuable cat converters because most engines were just budget-friendly units with average displacement. But still, it's worth knowing if you own such a vehicle.

Here's what we are going to talk about:

• Jeep Patriot cat converter types and locations.
• What should be the scrap price for your Jeep Patriot cat converter?
• How can you sell the old Jeep Patriot catalytic converter?
• What will affect the prices for these cat converters?
• Will you need a replacement cat converter for the Patriot?

Let's get started!

The type and location of catalytic converters in your Jeep Patriot

Most Patriots were equipped with 2-liter and 2.4-liter gasoline inline-4 engines with not a lot of power. This means that the company didn't need to use large converters to avoid bad emissions. These engines were OK in terms of ecological features and could show great results even with one average cat converter in the system.

But Jeep used different combinations. You can find versions with one main catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Those are mainly the 2006 to 2009 versions. While most Patriots will have pre-cats and main cats for better filtration of exhaust gases. Also, the converters are not large, they are just average Chrysler cats.

Here's what you will want to know about them:

• pre-cats are located near the exhaust manifold and are basically integrated with it, they are small and not very valuable;
• main converters are placed closer to the muffler and are integrated naturally into the exhaust system;
• also, these catalytic converters are Chrysler OEM cats, they are pretty valuable and wanted by all recyclers and scrapyards;
• the cats are very durable and can survive up to 15 years, but the first model years of the Patriot already have problems with them;
• OEM catalytic converters have serial numbers and manufacturer logos on their bodies, this is how you can distinguish between them;
• in some vehicles, owners have already replaced these OEM converters with aftermarket ones, the latter are smaller, lighter, and much cheaper.

To sell a cat converter and get an optimal price offer for it, you should have the OEM catalytic converter from your Jeep Patriot in your hands. If it's an aftermarket cat, the price will be not more than $30. In this case, you may not continue reading the article because everything we will tell you is true for OEM catalytic converters made by Chrysler.

You should avoid bad offers and be ready to research a little because your catalytic converter will be wanted by different companies. We will try to describe how it can affect the price and what exactly you should do to find the best price offer for your cat.

How much is the cat converter from your Jeep Patriot?

You may want to sell the catalytic converter that you've taken off the Jeep Patriot when it's broken, clogged, damaged, or just not working properly. In these cases, it makes sense to replace the converter with a new one. And then you will have the old one in your hands and will basically have two options: put it in your garage forever or sell it.

Also, you may want to sell a cat converter if your car is broken or severely damaged and is going to be sold to a scrapyard. In this case, you may take off the exhaust system and sell the cat converter to some other company. This will allow you to get more money in the end.

So, the average price of the Jeep Patriot scrap catalytic converter is from $145 to $195 for the main catalytic converter and about $60 for the pre-cat.

Now you may be surprised because you just went to a local scrapyard and that guy told you that your cat costs $50 maximum because it's old and rusty. This is a popular trick, but we'll tell you more so that you wouldn't be involved in these problems.

First of all, you should know what factors can influence the price of a catalytic converter.

Main factors that can change the price of cat converters

Prices go up and down every single week. And the estimated price that we've told you earlier about may not be true in a week after this article is written and published. So, we are going to give you the instrument to check the scrap price for the Jeep Patriot scrap cats by yourself.

But first, we should explain to you why one catalytic converter may cost fifty bucks while another will bring over $250 to its owner.

A lot of factors are important to know:

• the year of your vehicle and the engine under its hood - the engine type defines the type and size of the cat converter used in your vehicle;
• the serial number of the cat - in different models of catalytic converters Chrysler used a different amount of precious metals, so it's important;
• the condition of the converter - it doesn't mean that a rust cat costs less, they are all rusty, but a damaged converter with an absent ceramic honeycomb will certainly cost less;
• the prices for precious metals - this is one of the key factors because buyers want to earn money, they are not doing charity;
• the way you sell your cat converter - you may sell it to a scrapyard for fifty bucks or find some other way and get more money.

Now you can see that one person is lucky to sell a cat for two hundred while another one is not very lucky and will get only part of that money. And sometimes you can't change that because precious metals fall in price, your cat is a little damaged, etc. But what you can control and change is the way you sell your cat. At least, you can choose the buyer who pays more.

Who you can sell your Jeep Patriot catalytic converter to?

One of the options for you is to sell the catalytic converter to a local buyer like a scrapyard or private buyer and forget about this scrap part. But unfortunately, they never offer good prices. You should be ready to research a little to find better options.

It doesn't mean you will spend a lot of time googling for the information. We've done that for you and are now ready to tell you everything you will want to know.

Here are the types of buyers you may use for this:

• scrapyards - greedy companies that only want to resell your cat converter from the Jeep Patriot and earn as much as possible;
• exhaust shops and mechanics - they are ready to make a discount for you, but the size of this discount won't be good at all;
• middlemen - these are private buyers who are ready to give some more money than scrapyards, they are good options if you don't have any other choice;
• recycling companies - these are the best options for you because they are paying more and just recycling the converters.

To sell a Jeep Patriot cat converter to a recycling company, you will need to find its website, quote online, get the price offer and compare it with offers from other recycling companies.

Will you need to buy a new converter for your Patriot?

You will have to make sure that your vehicle corresponds with all ecological requirements. First of all, it should be physically equipped with the cat and this is checked by police every time you go through the fog test with your vehicle.

Also, if emission levels won't match your car's specifications, you will not go through the fog test and will have to repair the vehicle until it manages to pass it. Actually, in some states, these requirements are far less demanding, but in most states, you will need the new converter to legally drive your car.

The price of the OEM converter may be up to $1,800 for the main cat and this is really a lot for this vehicle. So, many owners prefer buying aftermarket options for $200-$400. Labor will also require some money.

Final words

If you want to sell the scrap catalytic converter from your Jeep Patriot, the best option for you is to find a recycling company. You will be able to sell the converter for its full price and will even compare offers from different companies.

Also, after reading this article, you are now ready to investigate the price of the Jeep Patriot converter by yourself. Just find websites of recycling companies and quote. In a day or two, you will be having all the needed information.