{"id":3581,"date":"2023-03-22T07:10:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T12:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/?p=3581"},"modified":"2023-03-22T07:10:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T12:10:33","slug":"report-estimates-153k-catalytic-converter-thefts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/report-estimates-153k-catalytic-converter-thefts\/","title":{"rendered":"Report estimates 153K catalytic converter thefts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Catalytic converter thefts last year likely exceeded earlier estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to new data compiled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carfax.com\/press\/catalytic-converter-thefts-mar-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CARFAX<\/a>, there were approximately 153,000 thefts of catalytic converters throughout 2022. CARFAX derived the data by noting catalytic converter replacements in the millions of service and maintenance records it reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the nation, the thefts have been on the rise. The catalytic converters are targeted for their valuable metals \u2014 platinum, palladium, and rhodium. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, catalytic converter thefts reported in insurance claims increased sharply from 2019 to 2022. Some cities have reporting the thefts tripling in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/niada-praises-senators-for-reintroducing-preventing-auto-recycling-theft-act\/\">National Independent Automobile Dealers Association<\/a> has worked with Congress on federal laws to combat the thefts. In February, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), for reintroducing the \u201cPreventing Auto Recycling Theft Act (PART).\u201d The legislation aims to combat the issue of nationwide catalytic converter thefts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bill is the Senate companion to HR 621 introduced by Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-4) Jan. 31. The PART Act provides a national framework to help law enforcement combat catalytic converter theft, requiring new vehicles to have unique, traceable identifying numbers stamped on catalytic converters during assembly. It also establishes a federal criminal penalty for the theft, sale, trafficking or known purchase of stolen catalytic converters of up to five years in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CARFAX compiled a list of the most targeted vehicles by thieves \u2014 Ford F-Series pickup trucks, Honda Accord, Toyota Prius, Honda CR-V, Ford Explorer, Ford Econoline vans, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Cruze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CARFAX also provided the following advice for car owners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Park in a well-lit area.<br>\u2022 Park in your garage if possible, instead of in the driveway or on the street.<br>\u2022 If you must park in a driveway, consider installing motion sensor security lights.<br>\u2022 Install a catalytic converter anti-theft device.<br>\u2022 Have a muffler shop etch your vehicle\u2019s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the converter and spray it with a highly visible, high-heat paint. Doing so enables law enforcement to track converters, which in turn could lead police to the thieves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Catalytic converter thefts last year likely exceeded earlier estimates. 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