The ADAC breakdown helpers have been referred to as 1,038 occasions final 12 months due to stolen catalytic converters – considerably extra typically than in earlier years.
Older autos with petrol engines, during which the catalytic converter is well accessible in the course of the automotive ground, are significantly affected, the affiliation stated in Munich. The thieves would have focused the costly valuable metals comparable to platinum, palladium and rhodium within the catalytic converters.
In 2018, the ADAC street patrol needed to end up 77 occasions due to stolen catalytic converters, and 169 occasions the next 12 months. In 2020, 420 stolen Kats have been counted, in 2021 it was 959.
“Apparently, the situations for thieves in older Opel Astra, Toyota Prius and VW Polo show to be significantly favorable,” stated the ADAC. In newer autos, the catalytic converter is mounted near the engine in order that it will probably attain working temperature extra rapidly after the beginning, and is way more tough to take away.
With out exhaust gasoline cleansing, the automobiles are considerably louder and in addition lose their working license. “They should be transported to the workshop on the trailer. A alternative, together with set up, prices as much as 1000 euros, and considerably extra for some fashions.”