NBC Los Angeles

Catalytic Converter Theft is a Big Problem in SoCal. Here Are Strategies to Stop Thieves

Catalytic converter theft continues to be a problem facing car owners across the state, especially in Southern California. Replacing a catalytic converter comes at a very high expense for the victims ...

Annual CarMD Check Engine Light Report: Catalytic Converter Tops List

The average cost to fix a "check engine" light is at a record high according to a newly released study from CarsMD. Its 2026 ...
Jalopnik

Catalytic Converter Theft Is Still An Expensive Problem But Congress Wants To Do Something About It

Catalytic converters aren't being stolen at the same staggering rates as the peak year of 2022, but they're still being sawed out from under vehicles by thieves who want the precious metals that the ...
WHIO

Catalytic converter thefts remain a problem in the Miami Valley; How to not fall victim

Catalytic converter thefts are continuing to be a problem all across the Miami Valley, and some victims of these crimes are now taking matters into their own hands. News Center 7′s Taylor Robertson ...

Catalytic converter theft is back. Here’s who’s being targeted

After a few quiet years, there are warning signs that catalytic converter thieves are back on the job.
WCPO Cincinnati

Catalytic converter theft becoming a major problem

MADISONVILLE, Ohio — Imagine parking your car on the street and coming back an hour later to find part of your car's exhaust system stolen. Catalytic converter theft is becoming a major issue, with ...
WCBD

Catalytic converter thefts becoming a ‘serious problem’ in the Lowcountry

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Many law enforcement agencies in the Lowcountry agree that catalytic converter thefts are becoming a huge problem. A catalytic converter is part of a car’s exhaust ...
WGAL

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise

VICTIM. DAVID, MICHELANGELO’S DAVID. FOR THIS LANCASTER COUNTY COUPLE, THEIR RECENT TO EUROPE WAS THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. WE WENT TO ITALY FOR ABOUT TEN DAYS WHEN THEY RETURNED TO THE INTERNATIONAL ...
Jalopnik

This Catalytic Converter Deep Dive Explains That Expensive Black Box Under Your Car

Thanks to modern fuel injection, the engine computer has extremely precise control over the proportions of the air/fuel mixture inside the cylinders. A countless number of sensors around the car tell ...
WPRI 12

Police: Catalytic converter thefts a major problem in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — From bouncy houses to yard games, Sherwin Ramos brings the party right to your backyard. But getting to those parties will not be as easy this week for Gold Label Inflatables ...
The MetroWest Daily News

Catalytic converter theft is a chronic problem. Here are tips to prevent it

Monday’s report of catalytic converter theft in Marlborough is just the latest example of an emerging problem not only for the town, but nationwide. Employment Options — a nonprofit that provides ...