Got this in my email this morning from one of the local Toyota Dealers (Toyota of Vallejo): They call it their "security shield special". I can only imagine the cost if you didn't have the coupon. Gives you some context if Toyota dealers are offering this service now. Another option for those who still haven't installed one yet.
My inner-skeptic is saying that'll be the regular price, they're just trying to attract interest. Nothing like limitted-time-offers and exclusive coupons to motivate. What is the kit through CCM, $160 USD with free shipping (in the States)? Dealership gets them for around $120, and the rest is labour?
The CCM shield for our 2019 Prime was $160 shipped. So if we do the math, that would be an additional $240 for the install. When @The Critic and I did the installs for his Gen3 and our 2019, we also completed more things in 2 hours: What did you do to your Prime today? Maybe we are just more efficient . I bet they don't have book hours for a the cat shield install, so they have to improvise. One way to do it.
Takes less than an hour to install even if you don't have a lift and most shields now sell for just a tiny bit over $100. And keep in mind, this isn't going to make it certain that your cat won't get stolen, it will just slow a thief down or encourage them to try a less challenging target.
I now have shields on both my 2015 and 2008. Any Prius Chat threads about cat converter thefts with the shield installed?
