What catalytic converters do and why thieves target them

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

Chula Vista police continue push to prevent catalytic converter theft with numbers on decline

Pictured, the underside of a Toyota Prius, with the catalytic converter in the middle of the image. (File photo courtesy of National Insurance Crime Bureau) The Chula Vista Police Department held an ...
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Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill

A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. The Preventing Auto Recycling ...
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How To Tell If Your Catalytic Converter Is Clogged (Before It's Too Late)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The catalytic converter is a non-serviceable part that can last well beyond 100,000 miles; or, in some cases, the entire life of the vehicle, ...
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Chula Vista police continue push to prevent catalytic converter theft with numbers on decline

The Chula Vista Police Department held an “Engrave and Save” event Saturday in an effort to reduce catalytic converter theft. About 250 vehicles were brought in by local residents to take advantage of ...