How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
The good news: Catalytic converter thefts have come down considerably since hitting a peak several years ago. Roughly 14,000 converters were stolen in 2024, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a whopping 68 percent decrease from 2023. The bad news: Catalytic converters are still costly to replace if you’re one of those unlucky 14,000, and losing one can have serious negative consequences for your car. . A catalyt...