Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Lock
IT’S TOUGH OUT THERE FOR CATS.
Thieves are crawling under people’s vehicles and stealing the catalytic converter portion of the exhaust system. If they use a cordless saw, it’s gone in 20 seconds or less. On some vehicle models, a socket wrench gets the job done in a minute or two.
STOLEN CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE SOLD FOR $50 TO $100.
Unscrupulous scrap metal dealers are after the platinum and other precious metals inside. The vehicle is left disabled, the exhaust system is damaged and repair bills can run from $500 to $2,500 or more.