Catalytic converters are an important part of your car's functioning exhaust system. Here's how they work and why their parts ...

Thieves are increasingly targeting catalytic converters on cars. If yours is stolen, replacing it could cost you thousands of dollars. So are inexpensive alarms, locks and plates a solution to keep ...

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem all over the country, and Skokie police are doing their part to deter those thefts. Thieves target catalytic converters for its ...

We're been following the rise in catalytic converter thefts for over a year now. It's a huge problem nationwide. It can take less than a minute for a thief to swipe one, prized for its valuable ...

ELMWOOD PARK, Ill. (CBS) --One western suburb is fighting back against catalytic converter thieves, but they need residents to help. Elmwood Park is offering drivers free catalytic converter alarms.

Even though most gas-powered vehicles are equipped with catalytic converters, many vehicle owners don’t give the CAT a second thought until something goes wrong. Fortunately, taking care of this ...

The Elmwood Park Police Department is calling the village’s efforts to help curtail catalytic converter thefts by offering free alarms for them “an overwhelming success,” and at least one-third of ...

There has been an alarming trend of people stealing catalytic converters from cars, trucks and buses because thieves often see value in the precious metals used to make the car parts. In New Jersey ...