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Catalytic converter and test pipes policy
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Policy overview

eBay allows the sale of catalytic converters except for those that are prohibited by the U.S. government. We don't allow items that are designed to defeat, bypass, or shut down catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and malfunction indicator lights.

Test pipes are allowed if they are marketed as race car accessories and are listed in the Auto Racing Parts category. Test pipes are not approved for use on street-legal vehicles.

Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

What are the guidelines?

  • New catalytic converters that meet the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) requirements for aftermarket sale

  • Used catalytic converters that have been recertified

Restricted

  • Used catalytic converters that haven't been recertified; the listing can't contain make and model information, and the item must be listed as scrap metal

Not allowed

  • Oxygen sensor simulators

  • Malfunction indicator light eliminators

  • Anything that indicates it will defeat, bypass, or shut down emission control devices

Allowed

  • Exhaust pipes and down pipes that are listed in the Auto Racing Parts category

Not allowed

  • Exhaust pipes and down pipes that are not listed in the Auto Racing Parts category

  • Exhaust pipes and down pipes that indicate they are street-legal

  • Exhaust pipes and down pipes that indicate they will bypass or not conform to EPA standards and are not listed in the Auto Racing Parts category

Get details from the EPA

For more details about the EPA's policy, read the EPA's guidelines for buying and using aftermarket catalytic converters.

Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay has this policy in place to protect buyers and sellers by making sure they are following U.S. government regulations.

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