[wendyquat]

I'm picking your brains again because I get such good and sensible advice! One day on our last week in NC before moving to TV my check engine light came on in my 2004 Crysler Pacifica with 122,000 miles. I took it to the dealer and he said the catalytic converter was not working and it would cost approximately $1,000 to fix it. He further stated that since we were moving to Florida I would not necessarily need to fix it as Florida does not do "inspections". Well, we are here and I do want to sell the car as we do not need 2 vehicles but I doubt it would sell with the problem so I wondered if anyone knew a good "shade tree" mechanic that might do the work and not charge as much as the Chrysler dealer. Hubby says "sell it as is" but I wonder if it should not be fixed. It has been well-maintained, has fairly new tires and gets good gas mileage. Thanks for your input.

[njbchbum]

please don't go anywhere until you check with Quality Tire & Repair
near the corner of Route 466 and 441 on 466 - grounds not paved.

check this thread: Any Honest Auto Repair Shops?.

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

please don't go anywhere until you check with Quality Tire & Repair
near the corner of Route 466 and 441 on 466 - grounds not paved.

check this thread: Any Honest Auto Repair Shops?.

Thanks!

[mrfixit]

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[Hawkwind]

Why not just find someone that can clear the error code and forget about it and sell or trade the car as is. Do you think a dealer will tell you if you were buying the car that "oh by the way it needs $1000.00 in repairs".

[bkcunningham1]

Years ago, my car stopped and would not move. It turns out the catalytic converter had collapsed upon itself. The honeycomb thing collapsed I suppose. Anyway, this basically caused the engine to get extremely hot and caused numerous other mechanical problems. In Virginia, I had to sign paperwork regarding EPA regulations when I had the catalytic converter replaced.