this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2025
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Sorry, but what's a catalytic converter?
They're a motor vehicle part that improves a car's emissions. They're on the underside of the car, as they are a part of its exhaust system. As other commenters have explained, they contain a lot of rare and expensive metals like platinum and palladium, making them quite valuable. As a result, there are many cases where people will go under parked cars and cut them off while the driver is away, then sell them to less scrupulous buyers for a quick buck. This, of course, fucks up the car, hence the post.
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