[rwhitman]

Not sure why this is news worthy. When my Prius catalytic converter was stolen, the mechanic i went to in Silver Lake offered to put one of these on my car and I did. A lot of mechanics in LA will do this for the car models that get them stolen frequently

[JumpCrisscross]

> Not sure why this is news worthy

It’s a phenomenon unique to specific models in specific parts of the country.

[PaulHoule]

Why don't people steal them from other cars? Why isn't it a problem in other geographies? Do cars in CA need a different cat because of CARB?