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To put these anti-theft devices to the test, we tried to steal our own catalytic converter.
Navin Khanna faces up to 17½ years in prison after he pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy and other charges linked to the illegal multi-million dollar operation.
A New Jersey man pleaded guilty in the northern district of Oklahoma to being the leader of a multi-state catalytic converter ...
Catalytic converters are an important part of your car's functioning exhaust system. Here's how they work and why their parts are so valuable.
Welder creates device to stop catalytic converter thefts SOMERVILLE - Are you tired of seeing catalytic converters stolen? So is a Somerville man, and now he is inventing a device to stop them.
Three years ago, thieves stole a staggering 8,591 catalytic converters from New York City vehicles. But since 2022, police, ...
Install an anti-theft device Adams and others recommend investing in anti-theft devices, like steel shields or cages made of rebar that fit over catalytic converters.
Business Catalytic converter theft rising in Chicago: Removing auto exhaust device takes a minute, but replacing it could take months Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) ...
Is your car's exhaust a tempting target for thieves? Could your catalyst be kidnapped and sold for profit? Here's all you need to know about the criminal activity targeting the underside of your ...