There are periods when catalytic converters are part of frequent news stories, and the reason isn’t a fun one. From time to time, we’ll see an uptick in converter thefts, which makes for clicky ...

Thanks to the Clean Air Act of 1970, all cars sold in the US after 1975 must have catalytic converters (cats) installed on them. That means that if you drive a relatively modern car, it should have ...

The good news: Catalytic converter thefts have come down considerably since hitting a peak several years ago. Roughly 14,000 converters were stolen in 2024, according to the National Insurance Crime ...

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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Catalytic converter replacement is a cost most car owners hope to avoid. Unfortunately, theft of this important car part has been more common in recent ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From the state capitol to the garage, folks are looking for ways to stop catalytic converter thefts. State lawmakers want stiffer penalties, while a local mechanic says he’s created ...

Catalytic converter theft is no longer a petty nuisance, it is a repair-bay regular that can leave you staring at a bill larger than the value of your car. Repair shops are warning that a part thieves ...