The precious metals used in catalytic converters means they are an attractive target for thieves. Here are some tips to help prevent catalytic converter theft:
– Park your car in a locked garage where possible, or in a well-lit and well-populated area.
– Park close to fences, walls or a kerb with the exhaust being closest to the fence, wall or kerb to make the theft more difficult.
– Avoid parking your vehicle half on the pavement and half on the road.
– If parking in a public car park, consider parking alongside other cars and facing your bonnet towards the wall if possible.
– If there is a fleet of vehicles, park the low clearance vehicles to block the high clearance vehicles.
– If your catalytic converter is bolted on, you can ask for your local garage to weld the bolts to make it more difficult to remove.
– You can also etch a serial number on the converter.
– You can even purchase a ‘cage clamp’ or ‘cat guard’ which is a cage device that locks in around the converter.
– Speak to your dealership about the possibility of adding a tilt sensor that will activate the alarm.
– Ask your manufacturer or dealer if they can give you any other advice.
– If you see someone acting suspiciously under a vehicle, report it to the Police. Obtain as much information as possible, including any vehicle registrations.
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Remember: If you see anyone acting suspiciously near to your property or vehicles please contact the police immediately with as detailed a description as possible of any person(s) or vehicle(s) involved.
Please call ‘999’ if an emergency and urgent police assistance is required or 101 to report the matter to the police