How do I know if my Catalytic Converter is failing?

How do I know if my catalytic converter is failing? Welcome to Mercie J, where compassion and craftsmanship come together, I'm Rick Smith.

So a catalytic converter can fail catastrophically and if it melts down, it can plug the exhaust and then your engine will either not run or have very little power.

Can an independent repair technician get a factory certification?

Can an independent repair mechanic get factory certification? Welcome to Mercie J Auto Care, where compassion and craftsmanship come together, I'm Rick Smith.

First of all let me help you understand a couple of things about our industry. We are not like the other trades, we don't have like a register of contractors, so the certifications for us are voluntary.