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

Catalytic converter theft is one of the most aggravating car crimes—and it’s big business. Recently, this man pled guilty to his role in a multi-million-dollar catalytic converter theft ring. Deputy ...

Catalytic converter theft: Tips to protect your car Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise due to the valuable metals inside. Learn effective ways to safeguard your vehicle from becoming a target.

Catalytic converter theft has gone from a nuisance crime to a major financial hit for car owners, and now it is starting to ...

DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- Some thieves are preying on a valuable part of your vehicle. Law enforcement says it's being attributed to the COVID pandemic and people who need money. The I-Team ...

Three years ago, thieves stole a staggering 8,591 catalytic converters from New York City vehicles. But since 2022, police, prosecutors and even state lawmakers have taken steps to solve the problem — ...

Having your car stolen is a traumatic experience—and a depressingly common one. Although car thefts nationwide are trending downward, there were still more than 850,000 vehicles stolen in 2024. If you ...

The precious metals found in catalytic converters are drawing less interest from thieves in Ohio. Theft claims for catalytic converters are down this year at State Farm, as the company reported data ...

If your car suddenly sounds like a NASCAR pit stop, congrats! You’re almost certainly the proud and loud owner of a vehicle that’s missing a catalytic converter. And if you drive a Toyota Tacoma, then ...

(FOX 5/KUSI) — The piercing sound of cutting metal disturbed a quiet Scripps Ranch neighborhood just after 1 a.m. Wednesday. “So I’m really worried now…I mean, I don’t know what to do,” said Dipti ...