Toyota Sequoia Catalytic Converter Scrap Price – Want to Sell It Fast?

The fact that you can sell Toyota Sequoia catalytic converters at a really good price is both good and bad. On the one hand, you can sell your old and clogged converters to compensate for some money you've spent on replacement cats and labor. But on the other hand, Sequoia cats are quickly becoming one of the top targets for catalytic converter thieves.

Today, we'll be talking about Toyota Sequoia catalytic converter scrap prices and will see how expensive you can sell the Japanese cats. Also, we'll be talking about thieves. We warn you that if you are reading this article to learn about the prices of stolen converters, bear in mind that no recycling company will buy them from you - your stolen cats will cost $10 each and this is not worth the risks!

Here's what we are going to talk about:

1. Toyota Sequoia catalytic converters types and location.
2. How much are scrap cats from your Sequoia?
3. Where can you sell the catalytic converters from Toyota?
4. How are the things with cat converter theft in Sequoias?

Let's get started!

Toyota Sequoia cat converters - where can you find them?

First of all, let's see what type of catalytic converters Toyota uses in one of the biggest SUVs in the class. The vehicle has been in production since 2001 and this is one of the most popular SUVs in America among really big cars. The vehicle has been equipped with numerous engines, most of them are V8, and only the latest generation offered a turbocharged V6 engine.

So, all engines of the Sequoia are V-shaped and have two exhaust manifolds. This is important when we are talking about catalytic converters. Each manifold has one cat converter near it, and then there are one or two main cat converters near the muffler.

Some things to remember:

• the most valuable converters are those that are placed near the muffler;
• but Toyota's pre-cats also contain some precious metals, so you shouldn't throw them away;
• all cat converters are of high quality, they are protected from rust and other damage factors;
• some cats may have the Toyota logo and the serial number on them, but it's not necessary;
• OEM Toyota cats are big and heavy, even if it's a pre-cat;
• the aftermarket cats are of no big value, they will cost only about $10-20.

Most companies will want to buy OEM Toyota cats. Only some recycling companies offer money for aftermarket cat converters. You should be sure that a converter that you hold in your hands and are going to sell is original. If not, everything we are talking about below is not necessary for you, you may just sell an aftermarket car to a scrapyard and get some money.

Original Toyota cats aren't usually welded in the system. They come as one single part with the exhaust pipe. If you buy new cats, you may notice that original converters come with a pipe. While some aftermarket parts come without a pipe and need proper welding to be installed successfully.

Average prices for Toyota Sequoia scrap cats

A Sequoia converter should cost from $140 to $350 depending on its model and year, type, weight, size, and also other factors. The easiest way to differentiate between converters is to know the serial number of your cat. Sometimes, Toyota doesn't mark the converters with the number and logo, so it may be impossible.

Pre-cats that are placed near exhaust manifolds of the Sequoia engine cost approximately $90 each or more depending on their size. So, the whole assembly of original converters will bring you over $800 if you are lucky enough to have two pre-cats and two cats. But the prices may vary depending on different factors.

Here are some of the most important ones:

1. The condition of the Toyota Sequoia cat converter you want to sell. It may be one of the most important factors because damaged converters aren't bought at a good price.
2. The year of the cat and the model of the engine. Sometimes even big cat converters don't cost a lot of money because they don't contain a lot of precious metals.
3. The current prices for palladium, platinum, and also rhodium. The more expensive these materials, the more money you can get for your old clogged cats.
4. The buyer of your catalytic converters. Sometimes, finding a proper buyer is the most important factor in getting decent prices for your cats.
5. Luck. Are you a lucky person? Maybe, if you just quote on a good day, you will get a better price offer.

So, the only thing that depends on you on this list is the choice of the buyer. You can sell your cat to anyone, just remember that all those traditional ways like scrapyards and exhaust shops are the worst ideas you can come up with. They will offer the lowest prices for reselling your catalytic converter with their revenue.

Unfortunately, a lot of Americans sell their catalytic converters from Toyota Sequoia or from a different vehicle at a low price. They find resellers and middlemen who just want to buy cats cheaper and sell them at a higher price. You can avoid this!

Selling Sequoia catalytic converters at the best price

To sell a cat converter, you need to find somebody who will want to buy it. One simple way that you could think about is eBay. Yes, you can advertise your Sequoia catalytic converter for sale, but for this, you will need to have a lot of time. Weeks and months will pass until you get your client's call.

Also, many Americans just sell their old converters to scrapyards or exhaust shops in their cities. This is the cheapest way to get rid of an old converter. So, the money you get in this case will not be really good.

Here's how you can try to get more money and sell your Sequoia converter faster:

• take the converter off the car - be careful and don't damage the cat, better ask specialists to do it;
• clean the cat so that you could see the serial number and the logo if they are still there;
• take pictures of the converter so that the serial number could be seen;
• find up to five recycling companies that have their websites and the opportunity to quote online;
• quote and see how much each company will offer for your catalytic converter;
• compare the prices and decide which company you want to work with.

Usually, recycling companies pay for shipping and offer you the best prices among all possible selling options. You will get to know how much the Sequoia catalytic converter of your type actually costs and will be able to choose not just a good but the best offer. And this is really important.

Also, your Sequoia will have a chance to get a better replacement catalytic converter because you'll have more money for this part. So, it makes sense to spend some time taking pictures and quoting in order to get the best possible price. Unfortunately, not all recycling companies offer good prices, so you will need to send pictures to many businesses.

Why is stealing a Sequoia cat a good option?

Unfortunately, the relatively big sale price of a scrap Toyota Sequoia catalytic converter is the reason why thieves get their hands on these cars. Also, it's very easy to get under the Sequoia without jacking it up. The ride height is huge, so a person will accommodate easily with an instrument to cut off the cat converter.

But if you are going to steal a cat converter from a Sequoia, pay attention to the following:

• you are going to commit a crime and this may lead to a jail sentence - it's not worth the money you can get for the cat converter;
• recycling companies will ask you for some documents that prove that the Sequoia is your vehicle;
• you will be able to sell the converters to some half-legal scrapyards that will offer you $20 or something like that;
• cutting off the catalytic converter is an extremely loud process, you will be caught and given to the police.

Please never consider stealing a catalytic converter from a Toyota Sequoia or from any other vehicle. This will lead to big problems and will not allow you to earn a lot of money even if everything is smooth. The risks are high, so it just isn't worth the money you can get.

Final words

Toyota Sequoia catalytic converters are really worth some money and you can sell them if they really belong to you. Selling these converters to a recycling company that is specialized in cat converters is the best idea. You may get the maximum possible prices and find the best offers. Though, not all types of catalytic converters are selling at a high price.

Avoid selling your catalytic converters to a company or a private buyer offering you less than the average price for your cats.