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Catalytic Converters |
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Dear Resident, If you own a vehicle then you may have heard of a catalytic converter, but if not, a catalytic converter is a device that is fitted to vehicle exhausts to reduce the number of dangerous gases emitted. They are often targeted by thieves as they contain valuable metals and can be removed in less than a minute. Catalytic converter theft most frequently occurs in car parks, but they can happen anywhere. Thieves may then sell these converters via scrapyards, online, or ship them out of the country. Hybrid vehicles are most targeted, as their metals are more valuable, but any vehicle can be at risk of catalytic converter theft. Watch the video below to see what a catalytic converter theft looks like. How to prevent it: Although catalytic converter thefts are increasing, there are steps that you can take to protect your vehicle. To keep your catalytic converter safe, you can ask your car dealer for advice on locks or guards that are approved by the vehicle manufacturer and tested to Sold Secure Gold. Alternatively, try to make sure your vehicle is parked in a garage overnight, or if you have a commercial vehicle, park it in a secure compound. If this isn’t possible, park in an area that’s well-lit and overlooked and try to park so that the converter can’t be easily reached by potential thieves. Vehicles that sit high above the road are particularly vulnerable. You should also register your converter and mark it with a forensic marker, which will make it harder for thieves to dispose of. Visit Secured by Design or Sold Secure Gold for more details. Report it
We hope this information helps. Kind regards, Crime Prevention Team | ||
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