Marking catalytic converters in California
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ALERT – Once again Catalytic Converter Theft is on the rise! Mark-N-Gard can help. The very same stencils used in Glass VIN Etching can be applied to the bare metal of a Catalytic Converter, thus deep etching the VIN permanently.
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The professional thief is on the lookout for alarms and VIN Etching. If he notices that the VIN is etched into the glass he will usually move on to a less risky target.
Vehicle or VIN Cloning is an illegal practice whereby criminals steal the identity or VIN of a legally registered vehicle and use it to hide the identity of a stolen or salvaged vehicle.
Did you know? The ONLY sure way to successfully prevent the Cloning of a different VIN to your vehicle is to permanently etch the manufacturer-issued VIN onto all of the glass surfaces of the vehicle?
Our valued customers since 1982 include:
- Law Enforcement organizations across the country who provide FREE VIN Etching in their communities.
- Insurance Companies who recognize the value of Glass VIN Etching and may offer a discount for it.
- Car Dealers wanting an inexpensive yet very profitable way to add value for their customers by offering Glass VIN Etching, Vehicle Metal Panel UV Stickers and Serialized Glass Etch.
- Architectural Glass and Auto Glass Installers needing to install code complient glass “bugs” on site.