Detroit has 3 catalytic-converter buyers, averaging 3.8★ across 264 reviews; all 3 are open Saturday.
Detroit-area scrap yards and auto parts suppliers listed here buy catalytic converters and offer competitive cash payments, with most open on Saturdays for convenient drop-off. Michigan law requires you to bring valid ID and proof of vehicle ownership when selling, and yards like Big Sam Auto Parts and Scrap Master have solid track records serving the metro area with reliable transactions and additional services like free towing for vehicles.
Legal Requirements in Michigan
Michigan requires valid ID and proof of vehicle ownership for catalytic converter sales.
Full state-by-state laws guide →Estimated Value Range
Catalytic converters typically sell for $50–$800+ depending on vehicle type, age, and precious metal content. Hybrid vehicles (e.g., Toyota Prius) tend to pay the most.
14349 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48227
243 reviews
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Big Sam Auto Parts is a used auto parts supplier serving the Detroit metro area with parts for cars, trucks, and SUVs, and also offers new after-market parts and free local delivery to area businesses.
20440 W Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48219
18 reviews
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Scrap Master buys junk cars in Detroit and surrounding Wayne County, Michigan, offering cash payment with free towing service for non-running vehicles. They specialize in auto recycling and used parts and claim to operate for over 20 years.
Specialties auto-recycling · junk-car-buying · free-towing
8837 Lyndon St, Detroit, MI 48238
3 reviews
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers buys junk and used cars for cash in the Detroit, MI area, including vehicles that don't run or start. They offer free towing and handle title transfer.
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