We tested five universal catalytic-converter anti-theft devices that guard against the new wave of cat burglars. By Katherine Keeler and Gannon Burgett Published: Jul 30, 2023.

Catalytic converters are an important part of your car's functioning exhaust system. ... Universal replacements can cost about $200-$300 according to AutoZone, ...

Reported catalytic converter thefts increased by 325% between 2019 and 2020. ... Universal replacements can cost about $200-$300 according to AutoZone, ...

Three years ago, thieves stole a staggering 8,591 catalytic converters from New York City vehicles. But since 2022, police, ...

The focus on car component theft has been on catalytic converters because they are universal. All makes and models are at risk, from small city cars to large vans and SUVs. There is a wider problem ...

Using a catalytic converter cleaner will likely improve your vehicle's performance, but it's not guaranteed. But even if the catalytic converter is too far down the road, $20 – $30 to find out ...

Universal: This type of converter can fit on just about any car, but it takes more work to install. By emissions standards, there are two types of catalytic converters: ...

A proposed addition to Kern County’s Ordinance Code aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts across the county while ...

We tested five universal catalytic-converter anti-theft devices that guard against the new wave of cat burglars. By Katherine Keeler , Gannon Burgett and Tested By: Collin Morgan Published: Aug 24 ...