The catalytic converter contains valuable precious metals including rhodium, palladium and platinum, which can fetch hundreds of dollars in resale on the black market. But the repair bills can run ...

It's time for a check-in regarding the skyrocketing rise in catalytic converter thefts seen across the nation in recent years. "This new data is just a snapshot of an underreported crime that affects ...

Like finding a good contractor, tailor, or other skilled profession, selecting a mechanic or body shop you can trust with major repair jobs is becoming harder to do. You approve each estimate or ...

Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem in the United States, costing car owners thousands of dollars in repairs and causing major inconvenience. Thieves target specific vehicles because their ...

When Ken Shay of Chicago went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his Lincoln Park apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening. His trusty ride was locked up ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile recently fell victim to a catalytic converter theft, and now one animal rights organization says it will cover the replacement costs. But under one ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Thieves continue to prowl Bay Area streets in the night, stealing catalytic converters. It's bad enough if yours is stolen but worse -- they are expensive to replace if you ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Across the U.S., the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that catalytic converter thefts skyrocketed by 1,215% from 2019 to 2022. But for Pacific Northwestern states Oregon ...

Auto warranties are very specific in the parts they do and do not cover. And with so many parts costing a near fortune to fix, it’s important to understand what’s covered under your warranty. Keep ...

For more than 30 years the vast majority of vehicles sold in Britain have included an expensive component in the exhaust system — the catalytic converter. This emissions-reducing device has now become ...

Cars making loud noises are never a good sign and are a particular hassle when the cause of the noise is a missing catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are regularly targeted car parts, sometimes ...

When Ken Shay, a longtime Lincoln Park resident, went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his North Lakeview Avenue apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening ...