Catalytic converter: something the thieves love.
May 22nd, 2008
by: Christine Zafra
GIECO, an automobile insurance company, has reported that according to their gathered data, catalytic converters are the leading parts that are stolen in today’s cars. These converters can be sold to junk shops and auto car dealers, who may or may not be part of the scheme.
Basically, the gadget plays an important role. It “converts” the toxic gases produced by the car itself by filtering it before it shoots out of the car’s exhaust pipe. Normally, these thieves position themselves in a parking area or perhaps, a busy street with parallel parked cars to eliminate suspicion from other passersby.
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