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Re:Catalytic converter thefts in California by bitwise-evan on Monday August 02, 2021 @09:47PM (#28044876)
You are not legally allowed to sell or install used cats in CA: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/aftermarket-catalytic-converters

I wonder if shops will still install used (stolen) units regardless? Or maybe they are just being shipped out of state or broken down for raw materials.

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Re:Catalytic converter thefts in California by atatatat on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @11:15AM (#28050181)
Any moron with a welder can reinstall, and it'll pass emissions if done correctly.
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Re:Catalytic converter thefts in California by kriskrunch on Monday August 02, 2021 @10:06PM (#28044971)
Didn't stop thieves from stealing my GF's cat in LA. Globalization baby.
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Re:Catalytic converter thefts in California by d6ba56c039d9 on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @11:08AM (#28050113)
C'est la vie. You're not supposed to steal cats either.

The one thing that's fairly hard to get around is the biannual inspection.

In days of yore, a box of donuts could get someone to hot pipe your car. Now, not so much. It was kind of a necessity if you owned a car that wouldn't pass even in absolutely pristine new condition.

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