Catalytic converter thieves targeted by new law in California
While the cat itself is expensive, owners typically have to replace other larger sections of the exhaust system. That's because thieves use reciprocating saws to simply cut out the cat with little regard as to how much it damages the rest of the vehicle. It's the quickest way to make off with the part, often taking just a minute or so.
"It will now be illegal in California to buy catalytic converters from anyone other than licensed auto dismantlers or dealers,”
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