A vehicle’s catalytic converter contains precious metals that thieves are on the watch for. Catalytic converters are very expensive to replace. We want to show you some easy ways to prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen.
Owners of fully electric vehicles do not have to worry about their catalytic converter being stolen, because the vehicle doesn’t have one. Those who have vehicles that contain a combustion engine, whether it's a diesel truck or a hybrid should take extra precautions to protect their catalytic converter.
We are going to give you some tips on how to prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen.
-Park your vehicle inside of your garage at night
-Installing a catalytic converter shield, the metal cover will secure your converter from underneath. Thus preventing thieves from being unable to remove the converter from your vehicle.
-Etch your license plate number onto your catalytic converter, if a thief sees an etching it will deter them from stealing your converter.
-Park in a well-lit area and installing a bright motion sensor may also deter thieves as well.
We hope that these four tips on how to prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen will give you some relief and ease some worries. For more helpful vehicle tips, check out our blog at Auto Outlets USA.