Back-to-School Season Is Here—Is Your Catalytic Converter Protected?
Back-to-school season brings packed schedules, crowded parking lots and vehicles left unattended for hours. Between school drop-offs, sporting events, college classes and after-school activities, families have plenty to think about—but catalytic converter theft should not be ignored.
A thief may only need a few minutes underneath an unprotected vehicle. The damage can leave your vehicle extremely loud, unsafe to drive and facing an expensive repair bill.
Why Back-to-School Parking Can Increase the Risk
During the school year, vehicles are frequently parked in predictable locations for long periods, including:
- School and university parking lots
- Student housing and apartment complexes
- Park-and-ride locations
- Sports fields and stadiums
- Daycare centers
- Shopping centers and workplaces
Trucks, SUVs and vehicles with higher ground clearance can provide easier access to the catalytic converter. Hybrid vehicles may also be targeted because their catalytic converters can contain valuable precious metals.
A Stolen Catalytic Converter Can Disrupt the Entire Family
Catalytic converter theft is more than an inconvenience. It can mean missed classes, missed work, canceled appointments and unexpected repair expenses.
Possible costs may include:
- Catalytic converter replacement
- Damage to exhaust components and wiring
- Towing expenses
- Insurance deductibles
- Rental transportation
- Lost time from school or work
Your family depends on reliable transportation. Protecting your vehicle before theft happens can help prevent a major back-to-school headache.
Protect Your Vehicle With an ADD A CAT Shield
An ADD Automotive ADD A CAT Catalytic Converter Shield creates a strong physical barrier between a thief and your catalytic converter. It is designed to make accessing and removing the converter far more difficult.
The ADD A CAT Difference
- 3/32-inch 5052 marine-grade aluminum
- One-piece construction
- Louvers for optimum ventilation
- Proprietary security bolts
- Security bit included with every hardware kit
- Completely bolt-on installation
- No drilling required
- Designed to work with existing OEM accessories
- Approximately 20-minute installation
Open the box. Install. Protect.
Five Years of Proven Protection
ADD A CAT shields have delivered five years of proven protection without a single reported catalytic converter theft while one of our shields was installed.
That is why ADD Automotive proudly backs its products with a one-year full-refund guarantee if your catalytic converter is stolen while the shield is properly installed on your vehicle. Terms and conditions apply.
Free Houston-Area Installation
ADD Automotive is the only company that installs its own shields free of charge with the purchase of a shield.
Free professional installation is available in the Houston area only. Appointments are required.
Start the School Year Protected
You prepare backpacks, purchase supplies and schedule vehicle maintenance before school begins. Add catalytic converter protection to that checklist.
Don’t wait until you start your vehicle and hear the unmistakable roar of a missing catalytic converter.
Protect your vehicle. Protect your schedule. Protect your family with ADD A CAT.
