Car cannibalism is a term used to describe stripping cars of their parts without stealing the entire car.
Car cannibalism is a term used to describe stripping cars of their parts without stealing the entire vehicle. This is a rising trend due to a shortage of car parts and an increase in the number of illegal "chop shops". Thieves are on the lookout for wing mirrors, number plates, wheels, car emblems, and catalytic converters.
Why has there been a surge in this crime?
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