The United States has seen a recent surge in thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. That has left car owners across the country to have to deal with significant repairs and inconvenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mining of precious metals has decreased. As a result, prices for those metals have risen. Criminals who steal catalytic converters and sell the precious metals they contain can receive significant sums of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Numerous states have passed or are considering laws to cut\ndown on catalytic converter thefts. Businesses have also taken steps to deal\nwith the problem. For instance, mechanics can use rebar or catalytic converter\ncages to deter thieves. Some businesses that buy catalytic converters are\nasking more questions and demanding identification from people who come in with\ncatalytic converters to sell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your auto insurance policy includes comprehensive\ncoverage and your vehicle\u2019s catalytic converter is stolen, your insurer will\ncover the cost of repairs, up to your coverage limit. You will have to pay a\ndeductible. If the thief causes damage to other parts of your vehicle while\nremoving the catalytic converter, your policy can also cover the costs of those\nrepairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n