Gen 4 Cat Lock

[RWaggers]

My Toyota dealer tells me there's an 'all singing, all dancing' cat lock approved by Toyota.  They want £250 to supply and fit.

Does anyone know anything about  these cat locks?  The dealer tells me that one of his customers lost 4 cats but after fitting this lock the thefts stopped.

[QuantumFireball]

At the end of the day, it's a deterrent. If someone really wants your cat they'll get it, as destructively as needs be. But generally they'll go for the easy targets.

[Chris Dance]

Yes I have had the Toyota catloc fitted on our Prius Gen 4 and my son has had it fitted to his Gen 3. Yes it is a deterrent only. A determined thief could still get the cat convertor. 

Last time I spoke to the service department at our local dealer before the lock down they told me they had not received any reports of catalytic convertors being stolen if the car had the approved catloc fitted. 

[FROSTYBALLS]

At the end of the day, any security device, whether it is a catloc, alarm, immobiliser, steering wheel lock, etc, is only a deterrent, and cannot guarantee full protection against theft or damage.

It is all about minimising risk. Owners can minimise the risk of theft or damage by fitting or using such devices.

Another consideration is to use devices which have been satisfactorily tested by an independent body - eg Thatcham or Sold Secure.