Catalytic converters keep vanishing from driveways, parking garages, and quiet residential streets. The surge has stunned many drivers who never thought a part hidden under the car would become a target. The root issue runs deeper than opportunistic crime. It ties to metals, markets, and a system that quietly created the perfect conditions. Catalytic converter theft now sits at the center of an underground economy with few barriers and high rewards. Is your vehicle at risk? Here’s what you need to know.
