Protect Your Car from Catalytic Converter Theft

Criminals are literally stealing car parts worth thousands while you sleep and it's not what

you think. The hottest target right now isn't your entire car. It's your catalytic

converter. These small exhaust system parts contain precious metals like platinum and

palladium that thieves can sell for up to eight hundred dollars each in under two minutes.

Here's how to protect yourself without spending a fortune. Park in well-lit areas or garages

whenever possible. Get your catalytic converter etched with your vehicle identification number

at most auto shops for around thirty dollars. Install motion sensor lights in your driveway.

The craziest part is insurance companies are now tracking these thefts so closely that some