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Surge in UK catalytic converter theft continues despite Covid lockdowns

Car insurer Admiral reports 44% jump in claims last year, with average cost more than £1,500

A rise in the theft of catalytic converters from parked cars continued last year with the car insurer Admiral reporting a 44% jump in claims for the issue from its customers.

Thieves have targeted car exhaust systems in recent years because some of the rare metals found in the catalytic converters are more valuable than gold and can be easily sold on.

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Originally posted in the guardian.