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 ...

Don’t Buy a Used Car Until You’ve Checked These 13 Critical Things

Planning to buy a used car soon? This guide has 13 inspection checks you can't afford to skip. Learn how to spot hidden ...
Jalopnik

Here's How Much Platinum Is Actually Inside Your Catalytic Converter

Platinum has been considered a precious metal for a couple thousand years now, with folks in both hemispheres using it to show off their conspicuous consumption since about 700 BCE. This is partly ...
Transport Topics

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 ...
Cleveland.com

Thief steals work truck’s catalytic converter and exhaust pipes: Brecksville Police Blotter

On July 2, police were dispatched to a Miller Road address regarding a property theft. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By ...
Jalopnik

Why Some Tailpipes Drip Water, And When It's A Bad Sign

Tailpipes are mostly known for emitting two things: exhaust gases and sound. Both can be contentious issues, whether we're talking about the president rolling back emissions standards or gearheads ...
KOIN 6

PHOTOS: Catalytic converter thief caught on camera at Reynolds School District, still at large

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – New details have come to light in the case of several catalytic converters that went missing from the Reynolds School District. School leaders have released photos of the ...
Fleet Owner

The Effects of Catalytic Converter Theft on Your Business

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, ...
Seattle Weekly

New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

Washington State House Bill 2153, developed with the help of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, is now in effect, adding laws to deter catalytic converter theft in Washington state, ...
Los Angeles Times

Catalytic converter thefts dropped 60% in Fresno after arrest of a single seller

Reports of catalytic converter thefts in Fresno dropped by 60% after federal authorities arrested a man who was selling thousands of the stolen car part for a profit of more than $2.5 million. Federal ...
WGN-TV

Most catalytic converters stolen from suburban district’s bus fleet; e-learning day continues

WILL COUNTY, Ill. — A suburban school district was forced to emergency e-learning days after most of its bus fleet had their catalytic converters stolen. The Troy 30-C School District, which has ...