Thieves Stealing Catalytic Converters from Repair Shops
Shop owners in Toledo, OH, have seen an increase in the number of catalytic converters that are being stolen from vehicles in their parking lots. They are hoping that surveillance video will help the police catch the thieves.
Repair Shop Has Catalytic Converters Cut From a Dozen Vehicles
A repair shop in Lilburn, GA, was recently targeted by a thief who cut the catalytic converters from 12 vehicles that were on the lot. Four of the converters were taken from customers’ vehicles.
Catalytic Converter Thief Arrested After Tip from Salvage Yard
A Georgetown, DE, man was arrested and charged with numerous crimes relating to the theft of catalytic converters from the parking lots of car dealerships and auto parts stores. A salvage yard called police after the man tried to sell them a quantity of converters.
Tech Tip: Follow These Steps Prior to Replacing Kia’s Catalytic Converter After Finding DTC P0422
Kia’s OBD II engine management systems use dual oxygen sensors, which among other things allow monitoring of the efficiency of the Manifold Catalytic Converter (MCC), also referred to as the “warmup” cat. Some technicians who retrieve DTC P0422 – Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) mistakenly replace the catalytic converter under the floor of the vehicle (possibly because the converter under the car has been referred to as the “main” catalyst). This leads to repeat repairs, unnecessary expense and customer dissatisfaction.
Catalytic Converters Stolen from Memphis Repair Shop
Thieves in Memphis, TN, cut through a fence and stole catalytic converters off at least nine vehicles at Classic European Motors. In addition, TVs, a stereo and even the tires and wheels were taken from the vehicles.
Consumers Can Save on Emissions Control Repairs Through Walker Catalytic Converter Promotion
Tenneco Inc., manufacturer of Walker emissions control products, will offer consumers $30 mail-in cash rebates on qualifying Walker catalytic converters purchased September 1 through October 31, 2010.
Man Arrested for Stealing 14 Catalytic Converters in Broad Daylight
Police have arrested a man for stealing 14 catalytic converters in Albemarle County, VA. The suspect used an electric Sawzall, which was connected to a generator in the bed of his truck. Police reported that the converters were sold out of the area for between $60 and $80 each. The thefts caused an estimated $23,988 in damages.
Repair Shop Owner Conducts Stakeout to Capture Catalytic Converter Thieves
Tired of being robbed, the owner of a Clear Spring, MD, repair shop conducted his own overnight stakeout and caught two thieves. According to the shop owner, he has had more than 25 catalytic converters and other items stolen during the past few years.
Thieves Targeting Catalytic Converters in Wal-Mart Parking Lot [VIDEO]
Police in Atlanta, GA, say thieves have targeted vehicles parked in a Wal-Mart parking lot several times during the past month. With the right saw, it only takes the thieves a minute or two steal a catalytic converter.
Scrap Metal Task Force Catching Catalytic Converter Thieves in Oregon
Catalytic converter thieves can make up to $1,000 a night. To combat this, a newly formed scrap metal task force in Washington County, Oregon, is arresting catalytic converter thieves when they attempt to sell their stolen converters to area recyclers.