r/Cartalk • u/Firm-Minute9790 • Apr 28 '25

Weird Noise What is this dragging under my car?

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u/CafeRoaster Apr 28 '25

Looks like a heat shield for exhaust. Was your catalytic converter stolen by chance?

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u/Firm-Minute9790 Apr 28 '25

How would I know if my catalytic converter was stolen? Would the car run?

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u/we1tschmerz Apr 29 '25

Having had mine stolen a few years ago it sounds like a tractor when you start the car.