Your Catalytic Converter is an important part of your vehicle, designed to reduce the pollutants and toxic gas your emissions system produces. Beyond holding an important function for your vehicle, they are made out of expensive metals, like platinum. As a result, people look to steal them and sell them for quick money, about $200.00 each. If yours does get stolen, it does cost a chunk of change to have it replaced and many of these converters are on National Back Order, leaving you without a car for months until they get some in stock.
This is why people are getting Cat Straps installed. It is basically a shield with wiring, which is riveted on. To get them off, you need to drill each rivet off, which is very time consuming. Thief’s need to do it quickly to not get caught, so by installing a cat strap, it will deter them quite a bit. Taking some preventative measures like parking in a garage, a well lit area, or getting a dash cam will never hurt.
