How to protect your car from catalytic converter theft, and what to do if it happens

Updated October 19, 2023

Becky Sullivan
Ayana Archie

A brand new catalytic converter sits on the floor at Johnny Franklin's Muffler in San Rafael, Calif. No state has seen more catalytic converter thefts than California, according to State Farm. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on November 04, 2022.

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