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Stacks of stolen catalytic converters recovered in California theft bust
2026 U.S. City Risk Ranking

Massive Catalytic Converter Theft in California

Learn what drivers should know and how to protect a vehicle.
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.
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?

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.
2026 U.S. catalytic converter theft city risk ranking table with top 20 metropolitan areas and their risk levels
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2026 U.S. Catalytic Converter Theft City Risk Ranking

2026 U.S. Catalytic Converter Theft City Risk Ranking California and Houston. Texas make up the top listed catalytic converter thefts in the United States.
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...