Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Catalytic converter replacement is a cost most car owners hope to avoid. Unfortunately, theft of this important car part has been more common ...

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Like finding a good contractor, tailor, or other skilled profession, selecting a mechanic or body shop you can trust with major repair jobs is becoming harder to do. You approve each estimate or ...

Catalytic converters, which convert pollutants into harmless gases, can be damaged by road debris, contaminated by engine oil or coolant, or become clogged and restrict exhaust flow. Among the signs ...

Q: I have a 2010 Honda CR-V. Last month its check engine light came on. I'm a retired mechanic and my scanner found code P0420 — catalytic converter efficiency. I tried a catalytic converter cleaner.

A wave of catalytic converter thefts is sweeping Iowa and the nation. Here’s what you need to know. What is a catalytic converter and what do they do? It’s a device that’s installed on most gas- or ...