{"id":3054,"date":"2023-10-19T12:59:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/?p=3054"},"modified":"2024-04-08T13:07:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T11:07:37","slug":"catalytic-converter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalytic converter, or catalyst &#8211; what is it used for and why is it sometimes stolen?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2065b499f74\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2065b499f74\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#What_is_a_catalytic_converter_commonly_called_a_%E2%80%9Ccatalyst%E2%80%9D\" >What is a catalytic converter, commonly called a &#8220;catalyst&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#How_does_the_catalytic_converter_work\" >How does the catalytic converter work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#Where_is_the_catalytic_converter_located\" >Where is the catalytic converter located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#What_is_the_catalyst_made_of_and_is_it_resistant_to_damage\" >What is the catalyst made of and is it resistant to damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#Is_the_theft_of_catalysts_still_a_big_problem\" >Is the theft of catalysts still a big problem?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#How_much_is_a_catalytic_converter_worth\" >How much is a catalytic converter worth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#Is_the_catalytic_converter_a_replacement_part\" >Is the catalytic converter a replacement part?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#What_are_the_most_common_problems_with_the_catalytic_converter\" >What are the most common problems with the catalytic converter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#Since_when_have_cars_been_equipped_with_the_catalytic_converter\" >Since when have cars been equipped with the catalytic converter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter\/#Why_are_catalytic_converters_installed_in_cars\" >Why are catalytic converters installed in cars?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increasingly stringent exhaust emission standards applied to cars mean that modern cars are full of solutions designed to reduce emissions of harmful substances. One of them is a catalytic converter, i.e. a catalyst purifying the exhaust gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_catalytic_converter_commonly_called_a_%E2%80%9Ccatalyst%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>What is a catalytic converter, commonly called a &#8220;catalyst&#8221;?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catalyst (converter or catalytic converter) is part of the exhaust system. Inside, there is a metal or ceramic honeycomb insert that allows the exhaust fumes to flow and at the same time purifies them. <\/span><b>The catalyst reduces the carbon monoxide content in the exhaust gas, as well as reduces nitrogen oxides in diesel engines.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3055\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3055\" class=\"wp-image-3055 size-full\" title=\"Catalysts are designed to significantly reduce pollutants resulting from exhaust emissions.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter.jpg\" alt=\"Catalysts are designed to significantly reduce pollutants resulting from exhaust emissions.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catalysts are designed to significantly reduce pollutants resulting from exhaust emissions.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalysts make modern vehicles characterized by low emissions of harmful substances, including nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides and hydrocarbons. It is worth remembering that substances show varying degrees of harm to the environment. Carbon dioxide is not directly harmful to humans. <\/span><b>A much bigger problem pose nitrogen oxides, which as a pollutant do not occur in the exhaust gases emitted in gasoline engines, but only in diesel units.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalysts installed in diesel engines are different from those used in gasoline engines. Catalytic converters vary depending on which Euro standard they meet. They come with a metal insert or a ceramic block. They usually last at least 150.000-200.000 km.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_catalytic_converter_work\"><\/span><b>How does the catalytic converter work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a heated catalyst, nitrogen oxides and other harmful substances are reduced. The catalyst controls the content of nitrogen oxides and other substances, such as carbon monoxide. Nitrogen occurs only in the case of diesel engines and the catalyst is responsible for reducing its emissions. In order to reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel engines, manufacturers install additional converters using urea solution (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-adblue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adblue<\/a> liquid) as a reaction catalyst.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The device operates at a high temperature \u2013 at least 300 degrees Celsius. It is heated by exhaust fumes. In order for the catalyst heating process to be fast, these devices use insulated covers, additional heaters, as well as air blowing to the exhaust manifold. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Important<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catalyst works optimally in the range of 400-800 degrees Celsius, when catalytic processes occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3056\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-working.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3056\" class=\"wp-image-3056 size-full\" title=\"The catalytic converter works optimally in the range of 400-800 degrees Celsius.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-working.jpg\" alt=\"catalytic converter - working\" width=\"1000\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-working.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-working-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-working-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-working-624x467.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The catalytic converter works optimally in the range of 400-800 degrees Celsius.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smooth operation of the catalyst is possible thanks to the lambda probes. Both behind and in front of the catalytic converter there are special probes that control the air content in the exhaust fumes. Their readings are used to control the operation of the engine and select the right combustion mixture. Correct operation of the engine translates into effective operation of the catalyst, where reduction and oxidation processes occur as a result of the reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_catalytic_converter_located\"><\/span><b>Where is the catalytic converter located?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catalytic converter is located in the chassis and is part of the exhaust system. Due to its location, it is susceptible to mechanical damage and theft due to the content of rare elements &#8211; platinum, palladium and rhodium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-question info-iframe-border--red\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-question\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-blue\">Did you know that...<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, catalysts are a sought-after commodity for sale &#8211; their value can amount to over a thousand euros.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum itself, due to the rising prices of this metal, is an attractive prey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_catalyst_made_of_and_is_it_resistant_to_damage\"><\/span><b>What is the catalyst made of and is it resistant to damage?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalysts used in cars are divided according to the inserts used in them into the following groups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metallic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceramic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The converter with a catalytic metal block is characterized by greater resistance than an analogous device with a ceramic block. The metal insert is more durable and unlikely to be damaged by, for example, impacts or shocks. However, mechanical damage is not everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-magnifier info-iframe-border--blue\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-magnifier\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Check<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optimum operating conditions for the catalytic converter are 600-800 degrees Celsius, so it is sensitive to weather conditions. If the hot catalytic converter is in contact with cold water (e.g. the car will run into a puddle), it may also be harmful to it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, usually the catalytic converter has a high resistance to various conditions of use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_theft_of_catalysts_still_a_big_problem\"><\/span><b>Is the theft of catalysts still a big problem?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalytic converters are one of the parts of the car that are quite easy to remove and then sell. Due to the rising prices of rare metals, catalysts are now often stolen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_catalytic_converter_worth\"><\/span><b>How much is a catalytic converter worth?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used catalysts used in cars cost even more than a thousand euros. <\/span><b>The main factor influencing the cost of the catalyst are the rising prices of the precious metals included in the catalyst, such as platinum.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3057\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3057\" class=\"wp-image-3057 size-full\" title=\"Due to the content of precious metals, the catalytic converter (catalytic converter) can fetch a high price on the secondary market.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price.jpg\" alt=\"catalytic converter - hight price\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/catalytic-converter-hight-price-624x938.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Due to the content of precious metals, the catalytic converter (catalytic converter) can fetch a high price on the secondary market.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_catalytic_converter_a_replacement_part\"><\/span><b>Is the catalytic converter a replacement part?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the <\/span><b>catalyst can be replaced with a new one, but most often only the cartridge is replaced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to the cost. An even cheaper way is to clean the catalyst so that it can work efficiently again and reduce exhaust emissions, including, for example, hydrocarbons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several methods for cleaning catalysts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">washing in ultrasonic cleaners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burning off the insert<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaning with chemicals and water under high pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_problems_with_the_catalytic_converter\"><\/span><b>What are the most common problems with the catalytic converter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common problems with the catalytic converter are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pollution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Catalysts can be contaminated by various substances, such as poor quality fuel, engine oil, heavy metals or pollutant deposits in exhaust gases. These impurities may limit the performance of the catalyst and lead to its damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mechanical damage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Catalysts are placed under the car and exposed to various mechanical damage, such as damage done by stones, damage when driving on uneven roads or bumps. Such damage may cause catalyst cracks or fractures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effect of high temperatures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Catalysts must operate at the right temperature to efficiently convert harmful substances in the exhaust fumes. If the engine is improperly designed or operates in conditions where the exhaust gas temperature is too high, this may lead to overheating of the catalytic converter and its damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effects of toxic substances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Incorrect fuel or fuel additives containing toxic substances such as lead or some engine oil additives may damage the catalyst. These substances may deposit on the surface of the catalyst and reduce its performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accident damage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Serious car accidents can damage the catalytic converter, especially if the car hits an obstacle with great force. In such cases, it may be necessary to replace the catalyst.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common symptoms of catalyst failure include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engine start problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waving turnover after starting the engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lack of power<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving noise coming from the exhaust system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase in combustion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Since_when_have_cars_been_equipped_with_the_catalytic_converter\"><\/span><b>Since when have cars been equipped with the catalytic converter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalytic converters have been installed in cars since the early 1980s while they have been used serially since the 1990s. Some decide to uninstall the catalytic converter and insert a cap, which is illegal and such a car should not be bought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_catalytic_converters_installed_in_cars\"><\/span><b>Why are catalytic converters installed in cars?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All internal combustion engines produce harmful substances during operation. High engine operating temperatures mean that poisonous substances &#8211; nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons &#8211; appear in the exhaust gas. Thanks to the work of the catalytic converter \u2013 if it is properly heated \u2013 there is a reduction of nitrogen oxides in the flue gas. Due to the strict exhaust emission standards applied to cars, the content of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust must be at a sufficiently low level. In the engine, as a result of the reaction, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide are excreted externally in the flue gas. A heated catalyst is able to significantly reduce the emission of this type of substance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">It is good to know<\/strong><strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At autoDNA.com, the market-leading\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/decoder-vin-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIN decoding<\/a>\u00a0tool, you can\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free VIN lookup<\/a>\u00a0on a given vehicle. 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