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After having his Toyota Tacoma catalytic converter stolen several times, Aldo Caballero, based in Houston TX decided to be innovative in cushioning himself from the thousands of dollars required to replace the vital device According to ABC13, catalytic convertor thefts are rising meteorically. Reported cases for 2018, 2019, and 2020…

In the five boroughs of New York City and upstate New York, cases of brazen theft cases of catalytic converters have been rising at an alarming rate. This is putting pressure on the state, the police department, and the communities being affected as there is an urgency to strategize options…

Gasoline consists of hydrocarbon molecules. The vehicle's engine system is designed to optimize the combustion process to emit carbon dioxide and water. However, the process is often inefficient and incomplete due to various factors and this process produces harmful carbon monoxide gasses and unburned hydrocarbons. To mitigate the hazard, vehicles…

Catalytic Converters contain metals such as cerium, iron, manganese, nickel, platinum, palladium, rhodium whose price has risen sharply with the disruption of mining in key source markets such as South Africa among other factors. Consequently, the supply-demand mismatch for these critical metals is deteriorating rapidly as car manufacturers compete to…

Washington YouTuber Scares Thieves Trying to Steal Catalytic Converters ccording to Washington’s King County Sheriff’s Office, the catalytic convertor of the fuel-efficient Toyota Prius hybrid car fetches at least $1,100 when sold to scrap metal dealers. This is a stark contrast to the cost of replacing the catalytic convert that…

If you are thinking about getting involved in the scrap metal business there are some basic guidelines you may want to follow in order to maximize your profitability and time. Every scrap yard is different in how they process material, however if you follow the suggestions outline below you are…

The difference between ferrous and nonferrous metals comes down to one main thing; magnetism. Ferrous metals are magnetic while non-ferrous metals are not. For example, metals like steel and iron are considered ferrous because if you hold a magnetic to them, the magnet will stick. Metals like bronze, brass, copper,…