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MichMan

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4. You don't have any options at this point
Reply to Upthevibe (Original post)
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 03:19 PM
Sep 2023

Other than a couple of illegal options that I can't recommend

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I need Catalytic Converter advise...... [View all] Upthevibe Sep 2023 OP
Unwilling "expert" here. Did your insurance refuse to cover the first one? Mine would absolutely hlthe2b Sep 2023 #1
Long shot but have you checked out a junk yard? Look on Ebay? Or try a different smog check mitch96 Sep 2023 #2
I don't believe junkyards are permitted to sell used ones MichMan Sep 2023 #3
I would check it out. In California you can buy a used one but it has to be from a vendor. mitch96 Sep 2023 #5
Facebook marketplace is not a business with a salvage license. MichMan Sep 2023 #6
According to this link, it is prohibited by the EPA MichMan Sep 2023 #7
If those are stolen (and I'd bet they ARE) you, the buyer can be charged as well. hlthe2b Sep 2023 #9
They certainly are NOT in Colorado; hard to think CA would be less restrictive hlthe2b Sep 2023 #8
Please do not advise this. It is illegal and they buyer can be charged as much as the seller hlthe2b Sep 2023 #10
As with anything if you are the buyer check things out in your area and local laws..nt mitch96 Sep 2023 #12
Buying stolen objects (with reason to know, as would be the case with the overwhelming reporting hlthe2b Sep 2023 #13
I don't and have never condoned buying or trafficking stolen merchandise.. mitch96 Sep 2023 #21
... hlthe2b Sep 2023 #22
You don't have any options at this point MichMan Sep 2023 #4
does it still work? dembotoz Sep 2023 #11
As far as emission laws go, it doesn't matter. MichMan Sep 2023 #18
Do you trust your mechanic? Niagara Sep 2023 #14
Get a second opinion. Or a third opinion. It's much like medicine. hunter Sep 2023 #15
This! Niagara Sep 2023 #17
The OP never said that insurance paid for the one that was already replaced MichMan Sep 2023 #19
I realize that. Niagara Sep 2023 #20
California Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Database: sl8 Sep 2023 #16
So where do all the stolen ones end up? milestogo Sep 2023 #23
Eric The Car Guy answers this question. Niagara Sep 2023 #24
Very interesting. milestogo Sep 2023 #25
You're entirely welcome, milestogo. Niagara Sep 2023 #28
Niagara......... Upthevibe Sep 2023 #27
Did you check to see if the aftermarket one you bought is on California's approved list? sl8 Sep 2023 #29
sl8.... Upthevibe Sep 2023 #31
CA Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Database sl8 Sep 2023 #32
You're entirely welcome, Upthevibe. Niagara Sep 2023 #30
Sold for scrap value of the metals inside MichMan Sep 2023 #26
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