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Technical Section => Engine/Transmission/Powertrain/Exhaust => Topic started by: HarryK on March 04, 2020, 08:11:12 pm

Title: Catalytic converter theft.
Post by: HarryK on March 04, 2020, 08:11:12 pm

Lots of it happening in my area currently. Is the CX-5 particularly susceptible?

Title: Re: Catalytic converter theft.
Post by: Mary Hinge on March 05, 2020, 07:15:00 am

Quote from: HarryK on March 04, 2020, 08:11:12 pm

Lots of it happening in my area currently. Is the CX-5 particularly susceptible?

I think it's fair to say any vehicle that's high enough for someone to roll/reach under is "vulnerable" to the scumbags that do it. There are anti-theft kits if you're particularly concerned.

Title: Re: Catalytic converter theft.
Post by: Gel on March 05, 2020, 08:14:05 am

See

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8073861/South-east-mechanics-wire-cages-cars-stop-catalytic-converter.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8073861/South-east-mechanics-wire-cages-cars-stop-catalytic-converter.html)

Title: Re: Catalytic converter theft.
Post by: Jonno21 on March 06, 2020, 10:57:07 pm

It looks like the cat is close to the engine so should be more difficult to get at. https://www.autoparts24.co.uk/item/D_0076_2470268/

Title: Re: Catalytic converter theft.
Post by: HarryK on March 09, 2020, 07:03:14 pm

Thanks Jonno, that's good to know.