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[Tech] Good price on new cats???

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#1 ·
Hi guys, my mom's miata just failed a smog check and her mechanic (he's trustworthy, we've known him for years) said that the cats were bad. I'm pretty sure her car is a 2001, and it's automatic if that matters. Where could I find a good price on new cats?

Thanks in advance.
 
#3 ·
Catylitic converters typically last for the life of the car unless there's a problem with the engine causing them to fail early. Failing emissions could also be engine management related and have nothing to do with the cat-cons.

Rainydave is right about the extended warrenty on the exhaust and emissions system. Federally mandated for 8 years / 80,000 miles. I'd call Mazda first before cutting a check to the local mechanic.
 
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