2003 Toyota Corolla Catalytic Converter

Tiny
ALLOVER20
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  • 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 99,000 MILES
I just went to get my car inspected, and was told that in order for it to pass inspection, it would need a catalytic converter. When I got the bill, I was charged $1121.50 for the catalytic converter (just the part itself). The total bill was $3000. When I got home, I googled catalytic converters online, and see that they sell for between $300 and $600. Is there any reason why it would cost $1100? The O2 sensor was $142, and the springs, bolts and gaskets were also priced separately. This did not include labor.
Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 6:26 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

The person doing the job will place a margin on top of the price, and if they have used genuine parts the cost will be a lot higher, this is sounding like a very pricey jib, I would be checking where they got the parts and asking for an explanation as to why its so expensive.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 7:51 PM

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