![]() ![]() The goal is to have at least 50,000 catalytic converters etched by the end of the year. Hundreds of catalytic converters have been stolen from underneath vehicles on Albuquerque’s streets in recent years, leading to pushes locally and statewide to crack down on those. “We call on every quick lube, every mechanic shop, every facility designed to get underneath a vehicle to join us in marking the accessible catalytic converters,” said Jones. Atkins said Jiffy Lube technicians have already done 500 etchings since the program began in mid-April and have set an initial goal of 50,000 etchings by 2024. So far, Jiffy Lube’s etched around 500 cars since they started in April, and they’re calling on other auto shops to take the same initiative as them. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 133 into place, a bill which also pushes for stronger records and detailed bookkeeping for secondhand metal dealers. Hundreds of catalytic converters have been stolen over the last few years. This initiative comes after the Albuquerque city council signed a city ordinance requiring scrap metal dealers to keep detailed records of their purchases. ALBUQUERQUE The Albuquerque Police Department has partnered with Jiffy Lube to provide free VIN etching on catalytic converters. “If you’re buying this metal, and you know it’s stolen, you’re going to get a visit from us very soon,” said Hartsock. ![]() Police say they will be cracking down more on people who buy the metal too. “If a thief takes something and there’s nowhere to sell it, what’s the point,” said APD Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock. Homewise gave a presentation Tuesday afternoon to introduce the Barelas History Project. While criminals are persistent, police say this will keep them from selling catalytic converters since they can be traced back to owners now. New water stations being deployed at Albuquerque parks. “It seems like everybody I’ve talked to has had some sort or know somebody who’s had catalytic converter theft,” said Jones. It’s no cost, and takes about five minutes. New Mexico residents, or people just traveling through, can have Jiffy Lube etch your VIN number, and spray paint your catalytic converter with a bright green paint. They’re easy to take from cars, and with some precious metals making up the car piece, they make for a quick $800 to $1,000. “We want to etch every available catalytic converter that we can,” said Richard Jones, owner of Jiffy Lube.Ĭatalytic converters are a high commodity for criminals. They’re trying to fight catalytic converter thefts. ![]() – Albuquerque Police Department and Jiffy Lube are working on a new initiative for drivers. (KRQE) The Albuquerque Police Department and Jiffy Lube are teaming up. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 lbs.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. ![]()
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