Catalytic convertor theft is a growing problem as the cost of scrap metal increases. Because your catalytic convertor contains precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, each convertor stolen is worth 50 to 200 for the thief at a scrap metal dealer.
Catalytic convertors are seen most commonly on car and other vehicular engines, but they are also used on generator sets, forklifts, mining equipment, trucks, buses, locomotives, motorcycles, aeroplanes and other engine fitted devices. In many countries environmental regulations prevent these machines being used without having a catalytic convertor fitted.
Because of the higher ground clearance and the fact that a larger vehicle needs a larger convertor, or even two, the vehicles most at risk are people carriers, 4x4s, vans and trucks. Thieves also target fleets and dealerships where they can steal many convertors from large vehicles in one night.
Unfortunately, because on cars and other vehicles the catalytic convertors are easily accessible, they are liable to be stolen. Thieves are tempted to steal convertors because the metals used as the catalyst are very expensive, even very small amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium can be sold for a large amount to a scrap metal dealer.
Because of the prevalence of catalytic convertor theft due to a rise in the prices given for scrap metal it is wise to take extra precautions to protect yours. Not only are they expensive to replace, again due to the precious metals used in their constructions, but it is also illegal to drive your vehicle without one due to environmental legislation. Therefore, it is wise to fit a Catloc, weld the bolts so they can't be undone, or invest in lighting, CCTV or an alarm system to protect your vehicle.
Catalytic convertors are seen most commonly on car and other vehicular engines, but they are also used on generator sets, forklifts, mining equipment, trucks, buses, locomotives, motorcycles, aeroplanes and other engine fitted devices. In many countries environmental regulations prevent these machines being used without having a catalytic convertor fitted.
Because of the higher ground clearance and the fact that a larger vehicle needs a larger convertor, or even two, the vehicles most at risk are people carriers, 4x4s, vans and trucks. Thieves also target fleets and dealerships where they can steal many convertors from large vehicles in one night.
Unfortunately, because on cars and other vehicles the catalytic convertors are easily accessible, they are liable to be stolen. Thieves are tempted to steal convertors because the metals used as the catalyst are very expensive, even very small amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium can be sold for a large amount to a scrap metal dealer.
Because of the prevalence of catalytic convertor theft due to a rise in the prices given for scrap metal it is wise to take extra precautions to protect yours. Not only are they expensive to replace, again due to the precious metals used in their constructions, but it is also illegal to drive your vehicle without one due to environmental legislation. Therefore, it is wise to fit a Catloc, weld the bolts so they can't be undone, or invest in lighting, CCTV or an alarm system to protect your vehicle.
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