One of the absolute worst epidemics occurring in the U.S. is catalytic converter theft. In recent years, this illegal practice has exploded in popularity as one of the go-to methods of property theft.

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Legislation designed to prevent thefts of automotive catalytic converters took a meaningful step on Feb. 10. The House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee easily approved the ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Crooks roll under your car, cut out its catalytic converter and then sell it to scrap yards and other recyclers for its precious metals. Lately, the values of those metals have been ...