PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - With the explosion of catalytic converter thefts, muffler and auto shops in Portland are slammed with business, as are shops that sell anti-theft devices. But in all reality, it ...

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - With catalytic converter theft skyrocketing, many drivers are trying to keep their cars safe, so they don’t become victims. You can buy expensive protection plates, take your ...

Cars making loud noises are never a good sign and are a particular hassle when the cause of the noise is a missing catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are regularly targeted car parts, sometimes ...

Type of Protection Physical barriers such as steel plates and cages aim to deny easy access to the catalytic converter. Alarm systems, meanwhile, serve to scare off potential thieves or alert you when ...