Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Even though North American vehicle manufacturers are required to mark high-value vehicle parts, catalytic converters did not have any identifying marks from the factory before 2023. We can fix that using our ID theft prevention system.
VRSS is the North American manufacturer of the PIN2VIN theft prevention label solution. After pioneering the industry with catalytic converter ID marking using CATGUARD and CATETCH, we have produced our own product line to better serve you.
Why You Need Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Label?
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise. In fact, during the pandemic, the theft of catalytic converters more than quadrupled. But why? Well, it turns out this part of your exhaust system has precious metals making them very valuable
Once a thief is under your car, it can take as little as 30 seconds to make two cuts and be gone without anyone noticing; even dealerships get hit. A dealership in Texas lost 20 catalytic converters in less than 20 minutes. The Thieves then take your stolen catalytic converters to their local junkyards/scrap dealers to sell them. Here is where it gets interesting. Your converter doesn’t have any sort of identification mark that would tie it to your car. No VIN or anything. It would be almost impossible for a junkyard/scrap dealer to tell a stolen cat from one that was pulled from a wreck or an old car, as plenty of people sell them for legitimate reasons. And there’s no system to distinguish between legitimate and stolen until now. When a thief tries to hand in your cat with etching on it, the local dealer can now check to see if it is a stolen cat or not. It’s that simple!
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention!
How it Works?
Protect your investment with three easy steps:
- 1. Simply clean off your catalytic converter and apply your PIN2VIN label to the cleaned area
- 2. Brush on etching fluid covering the label fully and run your vehicle
- 3. Register your label’s PIN to your vehicle using the link below
Our label is easy to install in minutes to a clean and dry catalytic converter – peel and stick the label on to your catalytic converter, rub the provided compound on the label and register your label using the QR code.
Catalytic Converter Marking
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Kits
One (Single) Two (Dual) or Four (Quad) Catalytic Converter Labels
Two x Window Stickers
One x Etching Fluid
Free Registration
Upload to Nlets Law Enforcement Data Hub
Includes public search of QR code at no charge
*Also available in Bulk for volume installation
Catalytic Converter/VIN Multiplier Theft Prevention Kits
Dual Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Kit + VIN Multiplier Kit (Second label can be used on “B” Pillar)
16 QR Codes
Customer registration page to record QR label locations
The ability to create hidden Vehicle Identification Number locations
Two x Window Stickers
One x Etching Fluid
Free Registration
Upload to Nlets Law Enforcement Data Hub
Includes public search of QR code at no charge
Vehicle Parts Marking
VIN Multiplier Theft Prevention Kits
“B” PILLAR Label
12 QR Codes Shown
Customer registration page to record QR label locations
The ability to create hidden Vehicle Identification Number locations
Two x Window Stickers
Free Registration
Upload to Nlets Law Enforcement Data Hub
Includes public search of QR code at no charge
Two large labels with your vehicle’s VIN that can be used on your catalytic converter or your vehicle B-Pillar
One x Etching Fluid, (if the larger labels are used on the catalytic converter)
Two x Window Stickers
16 x QR codes that display your vehicle’s VIN when scanned
The YourVIN solution empowers you to mark 18 different points on your vehicle. You can mark your rims, headlights, tail lights, end gate, doors, hood, battery and more!
Catalytic converter labels have been used in the UK for 20-plus years and are now available to the North American Market.
Catalytic converter theft has become a rampant problem that has created a real challenge for both the public and law enforcement. A vehicle’s catalytic converter is a highly valued and easily stolen pollution control device that has no identification marks on it. When it has been detached by a thief, it is difficult to connect it to the vehicle it has been stolen from and therefore link it to a crime scene.
To prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen you need to shield it from thieves, but this also prevents mechanics from servicing your vehicle, and these shields are expensive.
You can attach a security system to your vehicle, which has benefits but also includes false alarms and ongoing expenses in service costs.
SOLUTION: Add identification marks to your converter that can be traced back to your vehicle ID number or vehicle VIN. Instead of trying to scribe onto the rough and rounded catalytic converter an ID number. We provide you with a solution that is easy, quick, and inexpensive.
What is a catalytic converter?
A catalytic converter is an emissions control device that is a part of the exhaust system on vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine. Catalytic converters reduce toxic pollutants by chemically converting carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen into harmless compounds.
Why are Catalytic Converters being stolen?
Catalytic converters are targeted for theft because of the precious metals they contain, such as platinum, palladium, and/or rhodium which can yield fast cash to a thief. Because the value of precious metals is increasing, the theft of catalytic converters has skyrocketed in many communities.
Although the theft of a catalytic converter may be lucrative to thieves, vehicle owners can experience up to and in excess of $2,000 in replacement costs.
One of the factors complicating this crime is that most catalytic converters are not marked or identified. This creates difficulties for law enforcement in identifying these components as stolen.
Where can I get a Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention ID Solution?
We have several channels that specialize in being your solution’s champion. Please see the list below for the one that supports your needs the best.