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Sponsoredby Chris BrownJuly 12, 2023

Catalytic Converters: Preventing Thefts, Replacement Options

The increase of catalytic converter thefts over the last two years is staggering. Learn common-sense deterrents to mitigate catalytic converter thefts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2023

Catalytic Converter Thefts Spike 288% in Just 2 Years

The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports on a surge in catalytic converter theft claims in 2022. Vehicle fleets are not immune to this crime that’s on the rise across the nation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 21, 2022

Legislation Introduced to Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts

The Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act can help address catalytic converter thefts by marking each converter with a traceable identification number and establishing these thefts as a criminal offense.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 15, 2022

Growing Fleet Danger Zone: Catalytic Converter Thefts

Drawn to the precious metals contained in catalytic converters, criminals are increasingly targeting corporate vehicles for quick and easy cash, posing a deadly threat to fleet drivers.

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Newsby Mike AntichNovember 15, 2022

Catalytic Converter Thefts Turning Violent & Deadly

Catalytic converters contain amounts of highly expensive metals, making the units extremely attractive to criminals seeking easy, quick cash. The number of such thefts is soaring, and the thieves are becoming more dangerous

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2022

745,000 Vehicles Stolen to Date in 2022

A 2022 third quarter vehicle crime update shows a 24% spike in vehicle thefts in the U.S. as compared with the same period in 2019.

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Videosby StaffOctober 18, 2022

Catalytic Converter Thefts are Turning Violent and Deadly

Take a deep dive into the growing violence around catalytic converter thefts with Automotive Fleet in this week's State of the Fleet Industry video.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2022

Half a Million Vehicles Go Missing in First Six Months of 2022

A new analysis from the National Insurance Crime Bureau finds a staggering rise in vehicle thefts, catalytic converters, and carjackings as compared with pre-pandemic highs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2022

Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket 1,215% in Two Years

A new report published by the National Insurance Crime Bureau examines recent trends concerning various auto crimes including stolen vehicles, catalytic converter thefts, carjackings, and fuel theft.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJune 29, 2022

Fleets Alarmed by Surge of Catalytic Converter Thefts

There is a correlation between the price of rare metals in catalytic converters and the frequency of their thefts. As commodity prices have surged, fleets are reporting an increase of catalytic converter thefts from company vehicles.

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