Pontiac G6 Catalytic Converter Scrap Price – Where Can You Sell It?

Have you ever thought about selling an old catalytic converter that has failed and needs to be replaced? If you have a Pontiac G6, we will help you find a way to sell your old cat. It's not only important because you can earn some money, but it's also important because a piece of scrap metal will not lie there in your garage and get on your nerves.

Old catalytic converters from your Pontiac contain some precious metals. They can be extracted in the process of recycling and then they can be sold to businesses. Today, we'll tell you how much is a catalytic converter from a Pontiac G6 and where you can sell this piece of scrap metal. We know that many people don't get the full price for old cats from Pontiac.

Here's what we'll tell you today:

1. Where is the cat converter located in a Pontiac G6 and what does it look like?
2. How much can a recycling company offer for a cat converter?
3. Why are these rusty parts so valuable?
4. Where can you sell your Pontiac G6 converter at a good price?

Let's get started!

Where is the cat converter in a Pontiac G6?

We should warn you that stealing a catalytic converter is absolutely not worth the risks. You can sell a stolen converter for $20 because you don't have the documents proving that this converter belongs to you or to your company. So, you will not want to risk your freedom just for $20.

To see a catalytic converter, you should get under the car. Find the exhaust pipe and look closer to the engine. The first piece of equipment you can see after the exhaust manifold in your exhaust pipe is actually the cat converter. It can be covered with a heat screen made of rustproof metal.

Here are some signs you have an original Pontiac converter:

• it has a logo on it - a Pontiac converter should have a logo of GM, Pontiac, or Chevrolet;
• it has a serial number on it - the Pontiac cats usually have a serial number that helps differentiate them;
• there shouldn't be any welding tracks near the converter on the exhaust pipe - the original cats are integrated into the pipe;
• the cat should be heavy - only aftermarket catalytic converters are light and shabby;
• the metal of the shell should be relatively thick, if it's seen, you have an aftermarket converter;
• usually, original Pontiac converters aren't very rusty, they don't have holes in their bodies.

The main secret is that the original GM cats are made of good materials and they can live longer. That's why they usually look better and aren't supposed to rust a lot. Also, the original GM catalytic converters contain more precious metals. And this makes them valuable. While aftermarket converters that are usually used for replacement can only cost $10 to $30 when they are broken.

So, at this point, you should understand that you have an original catalytic converter in your Pontiac G6. Also, you should understand that a base 2.4-liter engine has a little cheap converter while the 3.9-liter engine is equipped with a set of bigger converters that will cost much more.

What's the average scrap price for Pontiac G6 converters?

The average scrap price is about $100 for smaller converters and $180 for bigger ones. But we should explain it a little so that you weren't surprised if someone offers you just $20. One of the reasons why many Pontiac owners sell their converters for $20 is tricksters who want to earn money. They will tell you that your cat is not original or it's damaged and will offer you a small price.

Also, the eventual price of the cat converter depends on many factors. Here are some of the most important ones:

• the condition of the catalytic converter - rusty and shabby ones will cost less because they are damaged;
• the prices for platinum, palladium, and rhodium on the market - it doesn't depend on you, but you have to consider them anyway;
• the type of the cat converter you have - Pontiac G6 has a couple of types of catalytic converters with different prices;
• the buyer - one company may offer you just $20 while some other company will offer $150 for the same cat;
• the number of converters - if you have ten converters for sale, you can get better price offers from big companies.

The Pontiac G6 can earn you some money when its cat converters are over. But you will have to replace the old cats. It's not a cheap thing to do, by the way. A new cat converter that suits your Pontiac will cost about $1000 for a small cat and over $1800 for a big one or for a set of cats for a big engine.

So, the chance to compensate some money for the replacement of the cats is not a bad idea at all. But why do many people sell their cats for $20 and still think they were lucky with this price offer? Let's see.

Where can you sell your Pontiac G6 catalytic converter?

If a person sells an aftermarket catalytic converter for $20, it's actually good. But if a Pontiac owner sells the original cat for this price, it's not right. You should get at least $100 or even more for this converter and you should avoid anyone who offers you less than that. It's hard to find a proper buyer, but we'll give you some tips.

First of all, avoid your local scrapyards and never sell the cat converter to a car mechanic. These guys will offer you just some dollars and then they will sell your converter for much more money. Also, avoid middlemen who will give you about $50 for a cat.

Look for recycling companies and do the following:

1. Take a picture of your converter so that you could see the serial number. It's better to take a couple of pictures.
2. Go online and find 5 or 6 websites that belong to specialized recycling companies dealing with car catalytic converters.
3. Find the possibility to inquire about the price. You will have the option to attach your pictures to your message.
4. Expect the quotes. These companies work fast and they will send you their price offers in a couple of hours.
5. Compare the price offers and decide which recycling company you like the most. And it's not always the company with the better initial price.
6. Search for some information online that will help you decide.

You may want to know shipping details, for example. Some companies will be glad to pay for shipping while others will offer a little better price but you will pay for expensive shipping. So, calculate everything and find the company that offers you the best option.

We recommend finding only the recycling companies that are located in your state or in some neighboring states. Because otherwise, shipping will cost a fortune. This way you can find wonderful options and sell your catalytic converter at a really good price.

How to sell your Pontiac G6 cat converter for cash?

You can say - OK, I don't want to take all those pictures, quote online, organize shipping, etc. I just want to get some cash for my Pontiac G6 catalytic converter. If so, we recommend you find a middleman.

These are guys who can buy out your cat converter quickly and with no additional problems for you. They will come to you or offer to meet wherever you want. They will study the converter, make sure it's an original cat, and then they will just give you some cash.

This option seems ideal but it will not give you as much money as you want. Recycling companies usually offer about $100-180 for a Pontiac original cat, but middlemen will offer $50-90. They want to make money on your cat, so they will offer twice less than the converter actually costs.

It's up to you to decide whether you want to lose your money. But we would try with recycling companies. It will take you just one or two hours but eventually, you will get more funds and will be able to compensate more for your expensive repair.

Final words

Pontiac G6 was quite a popular car from 2005 to 2010. Now, it's actually old and you will have to keep an eye on the main units. When the cat converter starts malfunctioning, the best option is to replace it with a new one and to sell the old converter to a recycling company. In this article, we've given you some ideas on how to sell a catalytic converter.

You shouldn't believe people who tell you that your original GM converter just costs about $20. Better check in different companies and make sure no one wants to trick you. Of course, you need to have some documents proving that you didn't steal the catalytic converter you want to sell.