In the United States, Toyota markets an anti-theft device for the catalytic converter, although this part is highly sought after by thieves.
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The theft of car parts is a real scourge, and it is unfortunately very difficult to prevent it. Of course, you can try to put the odds on your side by parking in a car park or avoiding deserted and poorly lit streets, but there is no miracle solution against this increasingly widespread problem. Indeed, while the price of parts has risen sharply in recent years, so has theft. But be careful, because not all components have the same success. Indeed, some are much more so than others, and this is particularly the case of the catalytic converterparticularly sought after and appreciated by thugs.
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The Prius as a target
Indeed, this piece contains several rare metals such as palladium and rhodium, which are very expensive for resale. A catalyst can indeed be exchanged for several hundred euros, and the theft is relatively simple. All you have to do is saw off the exhaust line and leave with the precious loot. But if all cars can be targeted, that’s the Toyota Prius which is most successful. And for good reason, its low emissions damage the pot very little, which therefore retains a high value. Many vehicles are then targeted around the world.
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A simple solution
The only way to protect yourself is toinvest in a lock, protecting the catalyst and delaying thieves. This is precisely what the American division of Toyota has recently offered, which markets an aluminum plate charged at 140 dollars. If it is not infallible, it still allows to dissuade the least motivated thugs, which is always that taken to tell the truth. It remains to be seen whether Toyota Europe plans to launch this handy piece here one day.
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