- Bigger cars are more targeted because its catalytic converters are easier to access, making them easier to steal
- Most auto insurance with theft protection coverage will cover the cost of replacing a stolen catalytic converter
- The out-of-pocket cost of replacing a catalytic converter ranges between $1,500 to $5,000
Law enforcement officials are warning drivers of popular car models, including Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado, to take extra precautions as a study of the exponentially rising number of catalytic converter thefts have been found to target those vehicles.
Using service records of catalytic converter replacements from over 60,000 service shops across the country from 2019 through the beginning of 2022 CarFax found that the following 10 vehicles are most likely to be targeted nationwide: