Catalytic converter theft never really disappeared, but it is climbing again and hitting some drivers harder than others.

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Thefts of catalytic converters continue to climb at an alarming rate, and the pandemic and its resulting economic issues have made their resale value rise even further. Aside from comprehensive ...

Cars making loud noises are never a good sign and are a particular hassle when the cause of the noise is a missing catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are regularly targeted car parts, sometimes ...

All modern internal combustion engines have a catalytic converter, which is a part of the emission system of a car. The catalytic converter essentially prevents harmful gasses from entering into the ...

Automotive catalytic converters are vital components in modern exhaust aftertreatment systems, designed to reduce harmful emissions by converting pollutants into less toxic substances. At the heart of ...

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 ...

The gas-powered car has been with us for about 140 years now, transitioning from being a rich folks' toy to an essential of modern life. And as it grew in popularity, it had to adapt. By the early ...

Across the nation, there has been a dramatic increase in catalytic converter thefts since 2019. Arizona alone saw a jump from just 142 thefts in 2020 to 2,046 in 2021 – a 1,340% increase – according ...