Yes. LightSpeedBid buys vehicles missing their catalytic converter, whether the converter was stolen, cut off, removed during repair, or intentionally taken out. Sellers frequently search for sell car missing catalytic converter, converter stolen cash offer, junk car no catalytic converter, or sell incomplete vehicle, and LightSpeedBid is one of the only platforms that pays strong, competitive prices for these vehicles.
Catalytic converter theft is extremely common nationwide due to high precious metal content. When a converter is missing, many local junkyards heavily reduce the offer or refuse the car entirely. LightSpeedBid does not treat missing converters as a disqualifier. Instead, the platform evaluates the remaining value of the vehicle using parts demand, scrap metal pricing, and full-body assessment rather than relying solely on converter content.
Even without a catalytic converter, vehicles still contain value in:
- Engine components
- Transmission assemblies
- Body panels
- Electronic modules
- Wheels and suspension
- Interior components
- Steel and aluminum content
- Airbags
- Undamaged exhaust sections
Trucks, SUVs, Hondas, Toyotas, Subarus, and luxury brands still receive strong offers even when the converter is gone. Many buyers value the vehicle for its parts rather than its emissions equipment.
LightSpeedBid buyers understand converter theft patterns and will not penalize you unfairly. They simply adjust the valuation to remove the converter’s commodity value, then calculate the rest using real time market data.
Free towing applies even for vehicles missing exhaust sections, low to the ground, or resting unevenly due to theft-related damage. Tow operators are trained to load vehicles with cut exhaust pipes, exposed undercarriages, and non-running conditions.
LightSpeedBid makes it easy to sell a car missing its catalytic converter, get fast cash, and avoid repair costs entirely.

