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Hey guys. I know it probably happens a lot, but I figured I would mention anyway. My old college sent out an email about catalytic converter thefts among 4Runners (I just bought one!), but it'll likely happen to other cars as well.
I know you are all protective of your cars from theft and break ins, but here's another thing to add to the list of what to be on the lookout for.
Here's the transcript from the email:
" Dear College of the Canyons Student,
As you can see from the subject line, I am writing to inform the campus community about the theft of two catalytic converters from cars parked in Lot 2 on the Valencia Campus. Catalytic converters are found under the car near the muffler. They are there to reduce smog.
Why catalytic converters?
Apparently, catalytic converter theft is an epidemic across the country because the price of platinum, one of the metals in the converter, has skyrocketed. Thieves can get $40 to $50 for a converter from an unscrupulous scrap metal dealer. Toyotas, especially 4Runners, are particular targets -- not only do their catalytic converters contain plenty of platinum, their high ground clearance makes them particularly easy targets. In fact, today?s thefts involved Toyotas."
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I know you are all protective of your cars from theft and break ins, but here's another thing to add to the list of what to be on the lookout for.
Here's the transcript from the email:
" Dear College of the Canyons Student,
As you can see from the subject line, I am writing to inform the campus community about the theft of two catalytic converters from cars parked in Lot 2 on the Valencia Campus. Catalytic converters are found under the car near the muffler. They are there to reduce smog.
Why catalytic converters?
Apparently, catalytic converter theft is an epidemic across the country because the price of platinum, one of the metals in the converter, has skyrocketed. Thieves can get $40 to $50 for a converter from an unscrupulous scrap metal dealer. Toyotas, especially 4Runners, are particular targets -- not only do their catalytic converters contain plenty of platinum, their high ground clearance makes them particularly easy targets. In fact, today?s thefts involved Toyotas."
Sent via HTC THUNDERBOLT - Gingeritis 1.2
