RX450h - Catalytic Converter Theft

[Lager shandy]

https://www.pb-customs.co.uk/services/4x4-underbody-protection/

i feel the only solution is a plate under the car to limit access for the thieving scum .maybe the company above could help with the issue. .

 

[Vlady]

Found this today, it is a big problem in UK! 😞

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/feb/01/catalytic-converter-thefts-hybrid-car-insurance-toyota-prius

 

[007M]

60 in 2018 to 4800 theft last year wow. No police manpower to set up stings and catch these scumbags. This is so easily done. 

[sjmachrihanish]

On 1/30/2020 at 7:50 PM, Lager shandy said:

https://www.pb-customs.co.uk/services/4x4-underbody-protection/

i feel the only solution is a plate under the car to limit access for the thieving scum .maybe the company above could help with the issue. .

 

I was told that taxi companies operating the Prius have gone for a plate but each car requires a different solution. Since getting my cat nicked I have looked into this matter (as we all have!) and no one has pointed me in the direction of a solution that would protect my RX400h.  There are generic clamps but I have not been inspired to go that way from what I've read. I'm now thinking that a visit to a car alarm specialist might be an idea. In the meantime I am thinking of decorating the underside of the car with razor wire. The douchebag will see it and hopefully decide there is an easier target elsewhere. If he doesn't see it then he gets a free shave. 

[Lager shandy]

The only trouble with the razor wire route is if a kid knocks his ball under your car and hurts himself your end up being arrested and sued .

[sjmachrihanish]

30 minutes ago, Lager shandy said:

The only trouble with the razor wire route is if a kid knocks his ball under your car and hurts himself your end up being arrested and sued .

Not to worry - it was just a bit of levity!   

[Jaystar77]

Saw this and thought of this thread:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-51326361