Foreign Pre-Cat

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CURRENT PRICE $20.00/each

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Smaller cat from foreign cars.

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Foreign Pre-Catalytic Converters are small converters installed upstream in the exhaust system before the main catalytic converter. These units are designed to help reduce emissions earlier in the exhaust cycle and are typically one of several converters found on a foreign-made vehicle. On average, foreign pre-cats range in price from $16 to $217, depending on their size, material content, and condition.

You’ll often find foreign pre-cats on Japanese and European vehicles, including Toyota, Hyundai, and BMW models. Since these converters can look similar to smaller or secondary cats, the best way to determine their value is to send us clear photos, especially of the serial numbers or markings stamped into the casing.

Our team at RRCats will review your images and provide a quote based on how the unit is graded in our system.

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What Is a Foreign Pre-Catalytic Converter?

A Foreign Pre-Cat is a small OEM catalytic converter found on imported vehicles. These converters are typically placed closer to the engine and work alongside one or more larger converters further down the exhaust line. While they contain less material than main cats, they still hold scrap value and contribute to emissions reduction.

Vehicles that commonly include Foreign Pre-Cats include:

If you’re unsure if your unit is a pre-cat or part of a different converter category, just send us a few pictures — we’ll help identify it and quote it quickly.

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Check corners, under shields, and down pipes for numbers. Not all catalytic converters have numbers.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 10 files.
To get a quote sooner, attach photos of any serial numbers and an overhead pic of the catalytic converter(s).
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.
Upload a Photo: Please include a clear photo of one of the following documents: Vehicle or equipment, Registration, Title, or Bill of Sale. Why do we need this? We are required by law to verify proof of ownership before purchasing certain equipment or materials to prevent theft and ensure lawful transfer. For more details, refer to New Jersey Scrap Metal Laws – N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.12 (or insert exact link to the statute you want to reference). This requirement is mandatory to receive a quote.

How To Sell Your Foreign Pre-Catalytic Converter

We’ve simplified the process so you can scrap your converter from anywhere in the U.S. with ease:

  1. Take Pictures – Show the entire converter and any visible serial numbers for faster quoting.
  2. Request a Quote – Proof of ownership is required for a price estimate.
  3. Ship to RRCats – We’ll send a prepaid shipping label. ID verification is required.
  4. Get Paid in 1–2 Days – Choose PayPal or check. No PayPal fees on OEM cats worth $200+.
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Benefits When Selling to RRCats.com

🔒 10-Day Price Lock Guarantee – Once you get your personalized quote, we will honor that price for 10 business days, regardless of what the market does.

📦 Free Shipping Available – We offer FREE shipping for all OEM converters (what’s OEM?), making it easy for you.

💸 We Waive Some PayPal Fees – Want to get paid fast? By selecting PayPal, you get paid instantly, and transactions +$200 have any fees waived too.

What RRCats Customers Are Saying:

“Easy as ordering from Amazon. No one else is even in their league.” ~ Customer, Brett K.

“Very honest company. I’ve been doing business with them for over a year now, and have no complaints. Very consistent with the market.” ~ Customer, Tim P.

“Good place to scrap, will do business with RRCats any day!” ~ Customer, Rob R.

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