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Do catalytic converters have the VIN etched on it like other vehicle parts do?
by skt5 5y ago
Do catalytic converters have the VIN etched on it like other vehicle parts do?
- worewood 5y agoI don't see how this could deter the theft, as they are cut open and the shell is discarded anyway
- skt5 5y agoYeah - the shell / heat shield would be discarded but I wonder if having the VIN on the actual converter somewhere would deter theft.
- kube-system 5y agoNo, the VIN is usually only put on permanent parts of a vehicle. Catalytic converters usually last a very long time but can eventually wear out.
- skt5 5y agoWhat's is considered a permanent part of a vehicle? It seems like there are some people etching the VIN on the heat shield but I don't see any evidence of that deterring thefts.
- kube-system 5y agoI mean “permanent” in a general sense. It varies by manufacturer. For most common cars, manufacturers put the VIN on a few places on the frame of the vehicle.
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