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Prius converter was stolen.

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#1
  • みん
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  • 2022/11/23 18:45

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I was just about to start the engine of a car that was parked on the street when I heard an explosion and someone nearby ran to my car and said, "The converter is I think it's been stolen. It was stolen from my car last night ！."

I thought I had seen a post like this on Vivinavi... So I read the past topics.
I was too shocked... The prices are the same, but it's the holiday season and many mechanics are closed... Crying
I've done a lot of research and it seems that there is some kind of anti-theft cover, but has anyone actually worn or had one installed?
I asked because it would be very painful to have it stolen again even if I put it on newly, and I wanted to know if there is any countermeasure.
In addition, the garage only has space for two cars, and with three cars, one of them will inevitably be parked on the street.

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#30
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  • 2022/11/25 (Fri) 06:26
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Former mechanic

how long does it take to remove the converter
after the car is up in 2 seconds with your very good jack ？
5 minutes, you mean ？ for reference, how long is the job? ～ I was wondering.

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#33
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  • 2022/11/25 (Fri) 08:08
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#30

I can raise the car with a jack in 2 seconds, cut it with an electric saw in under a minute and leave.
If it's covered, it takes longer to cut and makes more noise when cutting, so you give up.

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#34

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/brazen-video-shows-group-of-thieves-steal-catalytic-converter-in-mid-wilshire-area/

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#35
  • みん
  • 2022/11/25 (Fri) 10:16
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#32 dji
Please refrain from making comments like this.

If you search YouTube, there are several videos of converter theft, and they get the job done and away with great speed.
They are really fast.

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#36

I hear that the newer Prius are less likely to be stolen, but is that because they are constructed differently?

After all, what kind of car is the converter least likely to be stolen?

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