{"id":45537,"date":"2022-08-23T06:19:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T06:19:36","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=45537"},"modified":"2022-08-23T08:53:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:53:41","slug":"california-catalytic-converter-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"California Catalytic Converter Thefts: What you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There has been a lot of coverage of the increased number of catalytic converter thefts in California. California topped the list in 2021, and its lead has only grown over the course of this year. So it&#8217;s time you had a good picture of what&#8217;s happening. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Basically, catalytic converter thefts from driveways have reached epidemic proportions. Consequently, as widely reported in the media, thefts have begun to happen during the day. All things considered, let&#8217;s look into this matter further and learn more about the catalytic converter and its theft, especially in California.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a matter of fact, <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/why-do-people-steal-catalytic-converters\/\">thieves see catalytic converters as a &#8220;low-hanging fruit.&#8221;<\/a> In other words, something they can easily steal and sell for hundreds of dollars. Significantly, every car, truck, and SUV produced after 1974 has a catalytic converter installed. After all, using a jack and an angle grinder, thieves can remove catalytic converters from a car in a matter of minutes. As a matter of fact, they will profit from the <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/metals-catalytic-converter\/\">valuable metals a catalytic converter contains<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\/car-insurance-in-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Car-insurance-savings.png\" alt=\"Does insurance cover catalytic converter theft in California\" width=\"794\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Car-insurance-savings.png 794w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Car-insurance-savings-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Car-insurance-savings-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By all means, theft of catalytic converters is not an undetected crime. A loud sputtering, teeth-grinding sound greets you as you start the engine after spending the night parked on the street, and exhaust fumes fill the air. Unquestionably, it is a painfully familiar picture for those victims of catalytic converter theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Catalytic_Converter_Theft_Statistics_in_California\" >Catalytic Converter Theft Statistics in California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Catalytic_Converters_What_are_they_and_what_do_they_do\" >Catalytic Converters:\u00a0What are they, and what do they do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Cars_targeted_in_California_for_Catalytic_Converters_theft\" >Cars targeted in California for Catalytic Converters theft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Steps_to_prevent_Catalytic_Converter_theft\" >Steps to prevent Catalytic Converter theft<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Park_your_car_in_a_well-lit_garage\" >Park your car in a well-lit garage\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#License_Number_inscribed_on_Catalytic_Converter\" >License Number inscribed on Catalytic Converter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Cover_your_catalytic_converters_in_paint\" >Cover your catalytic converters in paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Install_anti-theft_system\" >Install anti-theft system<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Laws_in_California_against_Catalytic_Converter_thefts\" >Laws in California against Catalytic Converter thefts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/california-catalytic-converter-theft\/#Get_the_best_California_car_insurance_rates_from_Waycom\" >Get the best California car insurance rates from Way.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalytic_Converter_Theft_Statistics_in_California\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Catalytic Converter Theft Statistics in California<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a matter of fact, catalytic converter theft complaints are increasing throughout the country. In addition, there were 1203 thefts recorded each month in 2020, a significant rise from the 282 thefts reported each month in 2019. As has been noted, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in 2020, California ranked in the top five states for catalytic converter theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45540 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Catalytic converter theft complaints are increasing in California\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_11983906_XL-min-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalytic_Converters_What_are_they_and_what_do_they_do\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Catalytic Converters:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0What are they, and what do they do?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Catalytic converters are widely used to transform hazardous exhaust from an engine into less dangerous gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These devices, found beneath cars, have platinum, palladium, or rhodium, precious metals that, according to the agency, can be sold for hundreds of dollars. The cost of these metals is skyrocketing and that is <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/why-do-people-steal-catalytic-converters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why people steal catalytic converters<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cars_targeted_in_California_for_Catalytic_Converters_theft\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cars targeted in California for Catalytic Converters theft<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Compared to other cars, some are <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter-thefts-most-targetted-cars-listed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more likely to have their catalytic converters stolen<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We have compiled a list of the most targeted cars in California below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Toyota Prius<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ford F-Series<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/honda-catalytic-converter\/\">Honda<\/a> Accord<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ford Econoline\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chevrolet Silverado<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subaru Outback\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jeep Patriot<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Honda Element<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subaru Forester<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Toyota Tacoma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_prevent_Catalytic_Converter_theft\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steps to prevent Catalytic Converter theft<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Victims often bear a disproportionate share of the financial burden caused by this brazen crime. Many people have to take time off work, have trouble getting where they need to go and spend anything from $1,000 to $3,000 to fix their cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Car owners can take several preventative steps to stop the theft of their converters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Park_your_car_in_a_well-lit_garage\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Park your car in a well-lit garage\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Install security lights with motion sensors if you can. Although it may not guarantee security, it can dissuade burglars. If you can, you should also place an alarm on your car, whether you park it on the street or in a garage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45541 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_13887038_XL-min-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Take necessary steps to prevent catalytic converter thefts in California.\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_13887038_XL-min-1024x680.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_13887038_XL-min-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_13887038_XL-min-768x510.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_13887038_XL-min-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_13887038_XL-min-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"License_Number_inscribed_on_Catalytic_Converter\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">License Number inscribed on Catalytic Converter<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Inscribe your license number on the catalytic converter. It will be simpler for police to locate your catalytic converter if it has your license plate number. In addition, according to the insurance company, robbers may notice the engraving and switch to a simpler target.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cover_your_catalytic_converters_in_paint\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cover your catalytic converters in paint<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Painting your equipment can help keep criminals away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_anti-theft_system\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Install anti-theft system<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are several anti-theft catalytic converter kits on the market that can increase the security of your car.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_in_California_against_Catalytic_Converter_thefts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Laws in California against Catalytic Converter thefts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">California has passed AB 1653. This lets a CHP Taskforce help with theft investigations of catalytic converters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The bill has been signed into law to bring more criminals to justice.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But people who work for the police say that this law won&#8217;t stop thefts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To make things better, California needs to develop a way for car owners to put ID numbers on their catalytic converters that match the VIN number and store that information in a DMV database. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the moment, an officer can&#8217;t prove that a converter was stolen if they don&#8217;t catch the thief in the act.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_best_California_car_insurance_rates_from_Waycom\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get the best California car insurance rates from Way.com<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/get-the-car-insurance-you-deserve-through-way\/\">Using Way.com to compare insurance policies<\/a>, you won&#8217;t have to skimp on protection to stay within your budget. <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/get-the-best-and-affordable-car-insurance-through-your-way-app\/\">Way.com searches for the best rates<\/a> from more than 100 of the best car insurance companies in the country. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">See how much you can save without compromising protection by comparing the results to your current insurance or choosing the coverage options you wish you had.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84.png\" alt=\"Save up to $971 on California car insurance\" width=\"2382\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84.png 2382w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84-1024x379.png 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84-768x284.png 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84-1536x569.png 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84-2048x758.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2382px) 100vw, 2382px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The average annual savings for <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/zoom-your-way-to-a-new-car-insurance-policy-in-minutes\/\">Way.com users<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\/car-insurance-in-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auto insurance in California<\/a> is over $971, and they never have to worry about paperwork or phone calls again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s more info on\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">top-rated airport parking<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the best parking spots in your city<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, affordable\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">auto insurance<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, easy\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">auto refinance<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">high-quality car washes near you<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There has been a lot of coverage of the increased number of catalytic converter thefts in California. California topped the list in 2021, and its lead has only grown over the course of this year. So it&#8217;s time you had a good picture of what&#8217;s happening. 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