Stolen Catalytic Converter-Now What?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by 08PriusLA, Aug 30, 2019.

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    08PriusLA New Member

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    The catalytic converter was stolen from my 2008 Prius. I made a claim on insurance and just had a new catalytic converter installed. But I am concerned it will happen again as car is parked overnight on street in Los Angeles.

    Should I have a CAT Strap with alarm installed? Or some other product? Or should I sell the car and get something that is not such a high-risk target?
     
    #1 08PriusLA, Aug 30, 2019
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    You should definitely get something to protect the cat. I have no experience with any of the products. Hopefully someone who has used a cat strap will post how well they work.
     
    #2 Skibob, Aug 30, 2019
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    Just happened to me. What did u do?
     
    #3 07silverLA, Dec 2, 2019
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    see his other thread, he's still trying to decide.

    try hybridfix for suggestions and options
     
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    Watch a 'pit crew' of parts thieves steal the exhaust off a Prius | Get the latest car news, car reviews, auto show updates, and racing news from Autoweek. News for the auto enthusiast.

    Here is another link to ideals.
    I installed a metal grate under my car for under $50 and it's been on my car for 3 years now and no theft since installed. My street has 10 Prius and all the Cats we're stolen in one night and they passed up my car.

    Preventing Catalytic Converter theft | PriusChat

    SM-J737T1 ?
     
    #5 Kaptainkid1, Dec 3, 2019
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