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Catalytic Converter Thieves: Always Assume They Are Armed, Dangerous, and Working With Backup
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Catalytic Converter Thieves: Always Assume They Are Armed, Dangerous, and Working With Backup

Catalytic converter theft is not just a property crime—it can become a life-or-death situation within seconds. If you hear cutting, grinding, or metal-sawing sounds near a parked vehicle, do not co...
Person attempting catalytic converter theft under a parked vehicle at night
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Catalytic Converter Theft in Progress? What Houston Drivers Should Do

Learn what to do and to handle the situation.
Person witnessing catalytic converter theft from a safe distance without confronting thief
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Hear a Saw? Don’t Be a Hero

Witnessing a catalytic converter theft? Don’t confront the thief. Learn what to do.
Comparison of VIN etching, spray painting, and ADD A CAT catalytic converter shield for vehicle theft protection
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VIN Etching or Spray Painting Your Catalytic Converter vs. Installing a Catalytic Converter Shield: Which Actually Protects Your Vehicle?

How to Keep Yourself Protected from Theft
Add A Cat catalytic converter shield installed to protect vehicle from theft
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The ADD A CAT Solution: The Smart Way to Protect Your Catalytic Converter

The ADD A CAT Solution: The Smart Way to Protect Your Catalytic Converter. The ADD A CAT Solution is a line of precision-engineered catalytic converter shields designed to make catalytic converter ...
Ram 1500 pickup truck with ADD A CAT catalytic converter shield installed for theft protection
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Ram 1500 Catalytic Converter Shield: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide (2026)

Ram 1500 Catalytic Converter Shield: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide (2026)   ADD Automotive engineered the ADD A CAT® system specifically to help deter catalytic converter theft.
Ford truck parked on street highlighting catalytic converter theft risk in 2026
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Why Ford Trucks Are Being Targeted More for Catalytic Converter Theft in 2026

Why Ford Trucks Are Being Targeted More for Catalytic Converter Theft in 2026
Catalytic converter theft prevention with ADD Automotive protective shield installation on vehicle exhaust system
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Why Catalytic Converter Theft Is Exploding — And How ADD AUTOMOTIVE Stops It Cold

Catalytic converter theft isn’t slowing down—it’s getting worse. Across the U.S., thieves are targeting vehicles in broad daylight, parking lots, driveways, and even dealerships. Why? Because insid...
Automotive mechanic removing catalytic converter amid rising catalytic converter thefts in the USA
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Catalytic Converter Thefts are Spiking Across the USA 03/12/2026

  Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise across the United States, posing a significant threat to vehicle owners. These essential components of a vehicle's exhaust system contain precious...