Catalytic Converter thefts on the rise

[Basil]

I'm surprised there isn't even more of this sort of thing.

Catalytic converter thefts: Which vehicles are targeted the most?

Catalytic converters, which help scrub pollutants from your engine’s exhaust, have become more and more attractive to thieves in recent years.

ktla.com

 

[Gliderman8]

Another reason to drive a British (classic) car

 

[mikephillips]

I've seen stories where they say the guys doing it who are "professionals" can be in and out of your driveway in a minute or less.

 

[Basil]

I've seen stories where they say the guys doing it who are "professionals" can be in and out of your driveway in a minute or less.

I have no doubt about that. One reason I have multiple hidden perimeter alarms on my property such that if anyone breaches my property boundaries I am instantly alerted.

 

[AngliaGT]

You need a security system like Doc - a loaded gun & a crazy Vet.

 

[Bayless]

Would not surprise me if he already has that system, Doug.

 

[waltesefalcon]

Haha, I've beat them at their own game. I don't have any catalytic converters.

 

[John Turney]

I have no doubt about that. One reason I have multiple hidden perimeter alarms on my property such that if anyone breaches my property boundaries I am instantly alerted.

I tried that, but the neighbor's cats kept waking me up.

 

[Basil]

I tried that, but the neighbor's cats kept waking me up.

I have the problem occasionally with a Coyote or Rabbits happens by.

 

[AngliaGT]

Monty Python rabbits?

 

[JPSmit]

You need a security system like Doc - a loaded gun & a crazy Vet.