A NEW PROBLEM SOLVED BY CATSGUARD
Catalytic Converter Protection Cover
A NEW PROBLEM SOLVED BY CATSGUARD
Catalytic Converter Protection Cover
A new problem, solved by
Catsguard innovation.
We estimate there were 65,398 thefts nationwide—a 353% increase from all reported thefts of catalytic converters in 2020, a previous record year for these thefts.
Catalytic converter thefts more than quadrupled
in 2021.
Avg $3,000 / vehicle to replace
- Long lead time to replace converters resulting in idle inventory of vehicles
- Dealers hit with multiple vehicle thefts resulting in high per incident insurance deductibles
- Consumers experiencing Catalytic Converter thefts resulting in higher insurance costs, high deductibles and being without a vehicle for months.
A new problem, solved by Catsguard innovation.
We estimate there were 65,398 thefts nationwide—a 353% increase from all reported thefts of catalytic converters in 2020, a previous record year for these thefts.
Catalytic converter thefts more than quadrupled
in 2021.
Avg $3,000 / vehicle to replace
- Long lead time to replace converters resulting in idle inventory of vehicles
- Dealers hit with multiple vehicle thefts resulting in high per incident insurance deductibles
- Consumers experiencing Catalytic Converter thefts resulting in higher insurance costs, high deductibles and being without a vehicle for months.
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Catalytic Converter Protection Cover
- How do catalytic converter covers work? By blocking access to the converter using a custom fabrication made to fit your specific model vehicle.
- Why do we say deter and not prevent? Because with enough time and privacy, a thief can cut through any piece of metal. Once a thief sees a catalytic cover, they will move on to an easy target.
- Will Service Retention increase for the selling dealership? While the Catsguard Catalytic Converter Protective Cover is designed to easily allow most service activities, you’ll want to point out to customers that a unique dealer tool is required to remove the cover if required.
Catalytic Converter Protection Cover
- How do catalytic converter covers work? By blocking access to the converter using a custom fabrication made to fit your specific model vehicle.
- Why do we say deter and not prevent? Because with enough time and privacy, a thief can cut through any piece of metal. Once a thief sees a catalytic cover, they will move on to an easy target.
- Will Service Retention increase for the selling dealership? While the Catsguard Catalytic Converter Protective Cover is designed to easily allow most service activities, you’ll want to point out to customers that a unique dealer tool is required to remove the cover if required.
FAQ
Will the cover void my factory warranty?:
Can my car be serviced with the catalytic cover on?
The catalytic converter cover was designed with vehicle service in mind. You can change the engine oil and access most of the muffler, but sometimes the transmission oil plug will be covered. Today’s cars usually call for a transmission flush every 100,000 miles.
FAQ
Will the cover void my factory warranty?:
Can my car be serviced with the catalytic cover on?
The catalytic converter cover was designed with vehicle service in mind. You can change the engine oil and access most of the muffler, but sometimes the transmission oil plug will be covered. Today’s cars usually call for a transmission flush every 100,000 miles.
The Catsguard Difference
- Our protective covers are made with 3/16” 5052 grade aluminum which makes them strong enough to protect your catalytic converter but still lightweight and corrosion resistant.
- We use tamper-proof screws to attach the cover to the existing holes in your vehicle’s chassis.
- We incorporate strategically placed heat dissipation features in all our covers.
- All our catalytic protective covers are designed, tested and made in the USA. They come with a lifetime warranty
Why should I protect my catalytic converters?
- Thieves target these devices because they are relatively easy to steal and contain precious metals such as platinum and rhodium.
- Depending on the age and type of the catalytic converter, the thieves can get hundreds of dollars per unit leaving the owner with thousands of dollars in damage.
How are they stealing my catalytic converters?
Thieves will use a battery-powered saw to cut through the exhaust piping and escape after only a few minutes. In their haste, they cut through oxygen sensor wiring, exhaust hangers, and other exhaust pipes forward and/or behind the catalytic converter, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
How can I protect my catalytic converters?
There are a couple of ways:
- You can inscribe the serial number on it, but this doesn’t prevent the thief from taking it.
- You can install a hard protective cover over them, blocking access making it much more difficult to remove and steal.
Performance Guarantee Benefit Term Options:
6 months of On-Lot dealer coverage plus
CAT $3,000 Benefit
3 Year Option
5 Year Option
CAT $5,000 Benefit
3 Year Option
5 Year Option
A
Up to $3,000.00 total replacement benefit OR
Up to 2 (two) replacement catalytic converters
B
Up to $5,000.00 total replacement benefit OR
Up to 2 (two) replacement catalytic converters
Replacement costs
A catalytic converter stolen from some hybrid models can sell online for as much as $1,500 because it contains a larger amount of rhodium, which is resistant to corrosion and currently sells for more than $15,000 an ounce.
NOTE: We can also offer the Catalytic converter Etch that can also be a deterrent to the theft of the converters. Comes with all the materials needed: Etch, window stickers, application labels
We hope you are as excited as we are. Please reach out with any questions or to learn how to get started.
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