Submitted by 0ddElderberry t3_yzf4xd in nottheonion
gaminguage t1_iwzjlj3 wrote
Not a car guy here...is there a reason you would specifically steal that part? Is it like particularly valuable?
Nwmn8r t1_iwzk9fx wrote
There is actually a fair amount of precious metal inside of them like platinum, at least enough to make them worth a few hundred bucks at a scrap yard depending on the brand. Toyota ones are especially expensive
Right-Fisherman-1234 t1_iwzjys0 wrote
Yes, it's full of precious metals.
https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-a-catalytic-converter-and-why-do-people-steal-them-446861/
Fishgedon t1_iwzk3vs wrote
The catalytic converter has trace amounts of very rare metals in it, it can be sold for a few hundred €. It is also quite easy to steal as the metal is thin and easy to cut through
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