Is it common to get catalytic converter stolen?
Andy Malacaria, owner of the car repair business Auto Strada Inc., said thefts of catalytic converters were common around five to seven years ago, but then seemed to taper off. He said he’s surprised that the thefts have picked up again. For one thing, removing a converter is not easily done.
How do you remove a catalytic converter from a car?
It only takes a saw and a few minutes to remove a catalytic converter. In some cases, catalytic converter thieves will use a board to slide themselves beneath a vehicle, or, if time allows, use a jack to lift up the car. Once underneath, the thief saws through the piping on both sides of the converter to pull it off of the car.
Is the Honda CRV a target for thieves?
London police are warning owners of Honda CRVs to keep a close eye on their vehicles because they’ve become a target of thieves who have been harvesting catalytic converters. London police are warning Honda CRV owners to keep a close eye on their vehicles, because they’ve become a target for thieves harvesting catalytic converters.
When did they start using catalytic converters in cars?
The catalytic converter was mandated for all U.S. cars and trucks in 1975, to convert harmful pollutants into less harmful emissions before they left the exhaust system. Precious metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium or gold are used as the catalyst.
Can a catalytic converter be stolen from a car?
An uptick in catalytic converter thefts has a lot of street parkers concerned. Here’s how to prevent a catalytic converter theft from happening in the first place. Depending on the make and model of a car, certain catalytic converters, like the ones under a Toyota Prius, can fetch over $1,000 on the used market.
Where are the catalytic converters on a Honda Civic?
Be sure to indicate your car’s trim level, too. Some cars, like the 1996-2000 Honda Civic, have catalytic converters in front of the engine or underneath the car depending on your model. DX trim level Civics have their cats in front while LX EX Civics have theirs underneath the car.
London police are warning owners of Honda CRVs to keep a close eye on their vehicles because they’ve become a target of thieves who have been harvesting catalytic converters. London police are warning Honda CRV owners to keep a close eye on their vehicles, because they’ve become a target for thieves harvesting catalytic converters.
Where are catalytic converters stolen in Long Beach?
Typically, catalytic converters are stolen from cars and trucks in driveways, strip malls or in parking garages. “Anywhere cars are exposed,” says Detective Abram Yap of the Long Beach Police Department.