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<\/p>\nAngels Camp, CA… Picture this: You walk out to your vehicle after a long day at work. You are tired and want to go home. You get in your car, start the engine, and it makes a loud ROOOOOOAR! Suddenly your vehicle sounds like it has transformed into a race car. Unfortunately, you may be the latest victim of catalytic converter theft, and it is COSTLY to replace.<\/p>\n
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Over the last few weeks, the Angels Camp Police Department has taken two reports of catalytic converter thefts. Catalytic converters are typically easy for a thief to remove from a vehicle in as little as a minute or two with a wrench or saw.<\/p>\n
Although you can\u2019t predict what a thief will do, consider the following tips to help protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft:<\/p>\n
\u2022 In public parking lots, park in well-lit areas near building entrances or busy access roads when possible.<\/p>\n
\u2022 When you are at home, park in your garage if you have one. Remember to close the garage door.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Try not to leave your vehicle unattended for long periods of time.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Thieves tend to target hybrid vehicles, pickups, and SUVS. If you own one of these vehicles, be extra cautious of where you leave your vehicle unattended.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Consider contacting your mechanic about ways your catalytic converter can be protected, such as the installation of an after-market device or having the catalytic converter welded in place.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Activate your vehicle\u2019s security alarm if it is equipped with one.<\/p>\n
The goal is to make your vehicle as unattractive a target as possible for catalytic converter theft. The more inconvenient it is for a thief to steal your catalytic converter, the more likely it is that they will move on to an easier target.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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