{"id":6533,"date":"2020-08-05T09:42:16","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T16:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=6533"},"modified":"2020-07-29T09:47:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:47:00","slug":"rise-catalytic-converter-theft-protect-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/rise-catalytic-converter-theft-protect-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Rise in Catalytic Converter Theft: What You Can Do to Protect Your Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your vehicle has what’s known as a catalytic converter. It’s a small component underneath your vehicle that filters its emissions. And, lately, they’ve been targeted by thieves. While catalytic converters are meant for filtering your vehicle’s exhaust, thieves are using it to stuff their pockets with cash. Catalytic converter theft is on the rise and for car owners, it’s an expensive repair.<\/p>\n

So, what makes a catalytic converter so valuable anyway? It’s the part’s platinum content. Thieves sell the stolen parts to scrap yards, and according to mechanics, it’s a simple crime without a whole lot of noise.<\/p>\n

According to police, catalytic converters contain a few types of recyclable materials thieves can easily scrap for a quick buck which is what makes converters so valuable.<\/p>\n

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A catalytic converter contains:<\/p>\n