The catalytic converter is a very important part of the emissions control system on your vehicle. (Chapter 7 tells you what this part looks like and how it works.) It's usually good for the life of a ...

The catalytic converter is part of your car’s emissions systems, and it plays a crucial role. It’s located upstream of the muffler, close to the engine, and it changes environmentally damaging ...

Auto warranties are very specific in the parts they do and do not cover. And with so many parts costing a near fortune to fix, it’s important to understand what’s covered under your warranty. Keep ...

Catalytic converters are made of precious metals and are typically expensive to replace because they’re essential parts of cars’ exhaust systems. MarketWatch Guides may receive compensation from ...

How can car owners protect themselves from the wave of catalytic converter theft that has swept the country? Claims for stolen catalytic converters doubled in the year ending June 2022, according to ...

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 ...