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| -Lurid Crime Tales- |
| Does your F-150 attract catalytic converter thieves? |
| 2022-05-07 |
| [WBTW] Thieves can crawl under cars, trucks and SUVs and steal a catalytic converter in less than a minute, according to experts. The repairs can set drivers back hundreds to thousands of dollars. The National Insurance Crime Bureau tracks thefts reported to insurance companies. It said catalytic converter thefts have increased more than 975% from 2018 to more than 14,000 in 2020. The converters are placed on vehicles to help prevent air pollution. They’ve been required by the federal government since 1975 on most vehicles. Thieves steal the part because of the precious metal inside, such as platinum, palladium and rhodium. They melt down the metal or sell the stolen part for big money. The type of car you drive could put you at an increased risk of falling victim to thieves, according to a new list from CARFAX. These are the 10 models most targeted by catalytic converter thieves in the U.S., according to the company that tracks vehicle history. 1. 1985-2021 Ford F-Series pickup trucks 2. 1989-2020 Honda Accord 3. 2007-17 Jeep Patriot 4. 1990-2022 Ford Econoline vans 5. 1999-2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks 6. 2005-21 Chevrolet Equinox 7. 1997-2020 Honda CR-V 8. 1987-2019 Toyota Camry 9. 2011-17 Chrysler 200 10. 2001-21 Toyota Prius Many of the models likely make the list because they are easy to crawl under. Cars such as the Prius are on the list because more precious metals are used in a hybrid’s catalytic converter and are worth more, according to CARFAX. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #9 I had completely forgotten those ads |
| Posted by: Frank G 2022-05-07 11:45 |
| #8 The best part is how the trunk monkey drops the car thief in the river. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2022-05-07 10:22 |
| #7 lol |
| Posted by: Chris 2022-05-07 10:03 |
| #6 ^ YES! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2022-05-07 08:34 |
| #5 Time to bring back......Trunk Monkey!! Trunk Monkey! |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2022-05-07 07:06 |
| #4 As the article mentions... "Many of the models likely make the list because they are easy to crawl under." Spoke with a local muffler shop about this a few weeks ago, when our area started seeing an increase in thefts. He mentioned that a number of 4x4 owners have tried additional strapping of their units only to have them cut through. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2022-05-07 07:00 |
| #3 Stolen car, placed inside a shipping container and immediately sent overseas. See attached key FOB videos. Video #1. Video #2. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2022-05-07 04:05 |
| #2 Big problem for some time now. Dealerships being hit on lots as well. Breakdown in NJ or NY on interstates drop a transmission in 10 minuets. Tires whatever. |
| Posted by: Dale 2022-05-07 03:54 |
| #1 How about stamping or attaching a VIN plate or corresponding serial number at the factory ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2022-05-07 03:38 |