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Stacks of stolen catalytic converters recovered in California theft bust
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Massive Catalytic Converter Theft in California

Learn what drivers should know and how to protect a vehicle.
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.
catalytic converter protection shield installed under vehicle for back-to-school season safety
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Back-to-School Season Is Here—Is Your Catalytic Converter Protected?

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 unti...
Toyota Tundra with ADD A CAT catalytic converter shield installed for theft protection
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Your Toyota Tundra Deserves Better Than an Easy Target

You didn’t buy a Toyota Tundra to blend in. You bought it because it’s powerful, dependable, and built to handle whatever you put in front of it. But its ground clearance can also give catalytic co...
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?

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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.