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Buyer guide · July 19, 2026

Best Car Anti-Theft Devices for 2026 (and Which Ones Actually Work)

Car theft just hit a decades low, but that is cold comfort if you own a top target or a keyless car thieves can lift off your driveway in under a minute. Here is what actually stops them, what it costs, and why the cheapest devices win.

Buyer guide · July 1, 2026

Catalytic Converter Theft Is Still Rampant. Here Is How to Protect Yours for Under $300

A catalytic converter takes under a minute to steal and can cost $1,000 to $3,000 to replace. Thefts are up sharply since 2020, and certain hybrids and trucks are hit again and again. Here is which cars are targeted, what actually stops a thief, and how the math favors prevention.