Did you know that more than 1,203 catalytic converters are stolen every MONTH for the valuable metals inside of them?
Did you know it only takes a couple of minutes to remove one?
Did you also know they cost thousands of dollars to replace, and often the vehicle has additional damage done at the time of the theft?
Fortunately, your insurance can help you with the financial impact if yours is stolen, but it doesn’t eliminate the hassle and frustration.
So what can you do about it? One resource suggested that you etch your license plate # on your converter to make it identifiable by law enforcement. Another suggested to always park in a well-lit area and install a bright motion sensor light to dissuade thieves. You can also consider installing a catalytic converter anti-theft device, making the mechanism more difficult to remove.
Read more about this happening a few months ago right in Portsmouth NH.
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