Catalytic Converter Theft Questions

[Rambler56]

Hi All,

Still waiting for my dealer to reopen so they can complete the PDI etc.

I've been reading about the number of cat thefts from hybrids and have a few questions for you experts out there:

Is the cat on the Touring Sport 2.0l 2020 close coupled to the manifold in the engine bay?

Is this problem more specific to older hybrid models with higher precious metal content?

Anyone experienced a cat theft on the latest 2.0l Corolla?

Is a catlock, if required/available, a deterrent?

Thanks

Les

 

 

[FROSTYBALLS]

Not aware of any Corolla cat thefts being reported on our forums.

Models mainly affected are the Auris and Prius.

Toyota have concentrated production of Catlocs on the Auris and Prius as those are the models largely affected by cat thefts. As far as I'm aware there isn't currently a specific Cartloc available for the Corolla. As with any security device, these are deterrents and won't prevent determined theives.

Toyota aren't the only cars being targeted.

[Rambler56]

 

Thanks for the reply Mike. 

As you mention I have only seen reports relating mainly to older Auris and Prius models, and as you say many other marques are also seeing an increase in this type of theft. 

[flash22]

The older cars cats have a higher purity/content than the newer hybrid's but you can never tell the IQ of some of these scum