Another form of protection is a cage – covers or guards – that fit over the catalytic converter. This is a metal cage that encircles the catalytic converter. Like etching, it does not stop the thieves ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Thieves in the last year have twice targeted a car dealership on the Strip in Mandan to steal catalytic converters that can be sold for the precious metals they contain. Such thefts are a growing ...

Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem in the United States, costing car owners thousands of dollars in repairs and causing major inconvenience. Thieves target specific vehicles because their ...

Stolen catalytic converters have plagued car owners for years, but new legislation promises to clamp down on perpetrators. Catalytic converter thefts remain frequent, with over 14,000 incidents ...

Catalytic converters play a vital role in reducing the amount of harmful emissions a car produces, and most modern combustion vehicles are legally required to have one. However, they contain various ...

Catalytic converters are essential parts of a vehicle’s exhaust system, stopping harmful emissions from being released into the air. These components contain precious metals like platinum, palladium, ...

The Colton City Council updated its catalytic converter ordinance, which now clearly bans the unauthorized possession of the device without proper documentation or proof of lawful purchase. The ...

When a viral video captures thieves sliding under a parked car and sawing off its catalytic converter in seconds, you feel how fragile your daily mobility really is. In California, where this crime ...