Articles tagged with 'catalytic converter' | State Farm

Claims data from State Farm, the largest insurer of automobiles in the U.S., shows that between July 2021 and June 2022 catalytic converter theft has grown 109% nationally, in terms of the number of claims filed, compared to the previous 12 months.

Vehicle fraud is not just catalytic converter theft, it can also include odometer fraud. While this type of fraud is not easily detected, there are useful tips to help identify odometer tampering when purchasing a used vehicle.

Theft is as old as humanity itself. However, what has been changing throughout history are the most common objects being stolen. With many U.S. cities having more than two autos per household, auto parts have become a valuable currency for thieves. …