A catalytic converter is that round canister that connects two pieces of piping in the exhaust. Don’t confuse it with a muffler though (this picture shows the difference). You’ve probably noticed that catalytic converters are being targeted by thieves more and more. Perhaps you’ve felt this on your own skin as your converter got stolen…
Jet skis are very lightweight and expensive enough to be tempting targets of theft. Considering the fact that the price of a newer model can range between $5000 and $20 000 it’s worth making some effort into securing your jet ski from thugs. The problem is that not many people are talking about jet ski…
Having your car stolen can be a real nightmare scenario. Most of us don’t think it could ever happen to us, but formal auto theft statistics show an entirely different story. Anyone can become a victim of car theft, especially car owners that don’t use any anti-theft devices and deterrents and park in unsafe areas….
Vans get a lot of attention on the road and also in the parking lot. I always wonder what’s inside one of these large buggers; brand new LCD monitors, pepperoni pizzas, expensive tools? And I’m not even a thief, it’s just human curiosity! If it’s a camper van, people usually assume that it’s carrying a…
I love my new Ford EcoSport, which is why I was constantly worrying about it getting stolen. Especially after reading all the horrible headlines about keyless car theft. The somewhat sensationalist headlines were indeed backed up with serious statistics; one of them is close to 50% more car thefts in the UK alone over the…
Are you worried that a scummy thief will take your boat trailer and ride if off into the sunset? Or more likely, move it across the country, repaint it and perhaps your boat also, and then sell them for a decent lump of cash? These are valid concerns because well kept trailers and boats on…
Car batteries are often the target of petty thieves because stealing them is super easy. Just open the hood and its there, ripe for the picking! They’re also expensive enough to be worth the risk, typically between $100-$300, but it can cost more depending on the car. On top of that, they can easily be…
Are you’re moving a lot of stuff with your pickup truck? Then you’re probably worried if your stuff will get stolen, and for good reason. Even regular cars get broken into if someone notices a lot of valuables inside. So it’s not a smart move to leave expensive stuff on the bed of your (pickup)…
RVs are easy and very tempting targets for thieves. First of all, they tend to be quite expensive and filled with many appliances and other valuables that can easily be sold on the black market. According to FBI statistics, there have been 773,139 auto-thefts reported in 2017. in the US alone. We still don’t have…
According to FBI statistics, over 1.5 million bicycles are stolen every year. And it’s no wonder; we all know at least one person who got their bike stolen in recent times, or we’re that unfortunate person in the group. Speaking from experience, I got two bikes stolen in my teens. First bike theft really hurt…
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