Catalytic converters.
Catalytic Converters have been the motivation for millions of car break ins and car vandalism. I have also experienced this theft. I will admit right now, that I don’t know much about cars, nor have I ever really cared that much about them, so long as my own car worked sufficiently.
So, my question is, are there feasible alternatives to having a catalytic converter? Other methods of getting the same function done, but with a device that does not have any precious metals contained within?
I think this particular epidemic could be solved by allowing only repair shops or people with a sales receipt of a new one submit them for scrap. All others should be reported to the fuzz.