Chicago police are urging the public not to approach anyone attempting to steal a catalytic converter. Instead, a local auto shop has some tips to protect your vehicle.
On average, he gets about seven cars brought to his shop each week because their catalytic converters were sawed off.
One common safety measure used to deter thieves is a cage or lock that makes it harder to steal. But Kinsler says this isn’t foolproof – and that if they really want to, thieves can simply cut more from underneath the car, taking the cage with the converter.Kinsler and his mechanics came up with a different technique. He said they've already installed it on more than 50 cars – none of which have been targeted again.
"We purchase cable, it's usually 3/8s cable and we'll start on the intake of the car, weld a little piece of the cable there and run it all the way down the pipe. We'll spot-weld it every 10 inches, and we'll spot-weld it on the converter.
Police are urging the public not to approach anyone suspected of stealing your catalytic converter. If your catalytic converter is stolen, contact your insurance company and the police.that I have read and agree
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