Phew - catalytic converter covered under warranty!

[Mark H]

The exhaust on my C-class started rattling just before Christmas. I got my local Merc enthuiast mechanic to have a look, and my worst fears were realised - one of the cats had gone.
However a quick check of my documents revealed it had a week's worth of used car warranty left, and catalytic converters are covered. First thing in the new year, I booked it in to my local dealer - and it was replaced FOC today! (And they washed and vac'd the car.)
It's a 2004 C240 Avantgarde - I wonder how much it would have cost if I was footing the bill - any ideas?

 

[television]

Hi Mark, it would have cost you £1500 for the pair, most people cut them out and weld up the box, and they all go through the MOT

 

[Mark H]

Thanks Malcolm...good to avoid that sort of bill! My mechanic has an S-class and he transplanted the cats in his car in the manner you describe. He had suggested doing the same for me when I realised this could be one for the warranty.
Mark