Why Ault Drivers Come to Us for Catalytic Converter Replacement
Ault Geography
Ault sits at roughly 4,744 ft on open high-plains terrain at the junction of US-85 and CO-14 in northern Weld County. The town is surrounded by dryland wheat fields and ranchland, with wide-open horizons characteristic of Colorado's eastern plains.
Ault Vehicle Profile
Ault runs older domestic pickups, farm trucks, and high-mileage sedans owned by longtime northern Weld County residents. Many vehicles have 200,000+ miles and accumulate exhaust and suspension wear from gravel county roads.
Ault's exposed northern plains location brings the harshest winter wind chills and blowing snow in our service area, plus spring mud season on gravel roads. Summer dust from wheat fields clogs air filters rapidly.
Catalytic Converter Replacement in Ault
Ault's high-mileage farm trucks accumulate gravel-road damage to exhaust hangers, manifolds, and gaskets. We frequently weld sleeved pipe repairs, replace manifold gaskets, and fabricate heavy-duty hangers for vehicles that dealerships won't service.
Head south on US-85 from Ault straight into Greeley, then west on W 10th Street. The 20–22 minute drive is open rural highway — watch for crosswinds, slow farm equipment, and deer, especially at dawn and dusk.
Types of Catalytic Converters on the Road Today
Understanding what type of converter your vehicle uses helps clarify total replacement costs and emission compliance requirements in Colorado:
Two-Way Catalytic Converters
Common on older vehicles, two-way converters break down two types of emissions: Hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). After passing through, these are released as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).
Three-Way Catalytic Converters
Newer cars feature these components, which deal with Nitrogen Oxide (NO) in addition to HC and CO. The conversion releases CO₂, H₂O, nitrogen (N₂), and oxygen (O₂).
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC)
Like two-ways, converters for diesel engines break down HC and CO. They can process NO — but not quite as effectively as three-way converters can.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Catalytic Converter?
Industry replacement cost benchmarks & local shop price breakdown
According to RepairPal data, the average replacement cost for a catalytic converter ranges from $936 (for a 2019 Ford F-150) to $5,460 (for a 2019 Dodge Charger). Real estimates across mechanics show a range from $933 to $4,414 based on car model and converter specs.
| Vehicle | Average Parts Cost | Average Labor Cost | Average Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Civic | $4,108 (93% of total cost) | $306 (7% of total cost) | $4,414 |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | $757 (81% of total cost) | $176 (19% of total cost) | $933 |
| 2019 BMW 740i | $720 (31% of total cost) | $1,589 (69% of total cost) | $2,309 |
What's Included in Our Catalytic Converter Replacement Service:
Serving Vehicle Owners Across Weld County
In addition to central Greeley, we regularly welcome drivers from Evans, Eaton, Windsor, La Salle, Milliken, Johnstown, and Kersey for specialized exhaust fabrication and brake service.