2012 Fiesta Catalytic converter

The_Honeybadger

Hey folks. A family member has a 2012 petrol fiesta. The check engine light is on showing a catalytic converter fault, mechanic says it’ll likely need to be changed at some stage during the next 12 months. It passed the NCT recently with the light on.

Is there any way of getting these units reconditioned or of keeping the cost of repair down somehow?

She was going to keep the car for another 12 months and then sell it on but it’ll be hard to shift with the light on so would like to address it in the most economical way she can.

User1998

They aren’t expensive to replace. Your probably talking €200 all in

The_Honeybadger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120649743#Comment_120649743

The part alone is coming up at €300 on mister auto, I was told I’d be looking at €400 - € 500 to replace

€200 would be great if we can get it done for that

User1998

I usually pay around €200 for similar sized Toyotas. This is for cheap Chinese catalytic converters that might only last a year. But that would probably suit if you’s are selling the car soon.

Are you in Dublin?

The_Honeybadger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120649902#Comment_120649902

No, tipp, if the difference is only €100 we’d probably go for a genuine part. I might ring around a few indie garages and see what they say

thank you