I live in the Bay Area, CA, and if you have a Pruis, it's almost guaranteed to get its catalytic converter stolen if you don't add extra protection.May 17, 2021
Which cars are most likely to have catalytic converter stolen?
Vehicles that have had the most thefts are: Toyota Prius, SUV's of all makes, Pick up Trucks of all makes, van's (mostly Honda), passenger cars (mostly Honda), 2 U-Haul trucks. Gov. Roy Cooper recently signed a bill that makes catalytic converter theft a felony.Sep 22, 2021
How much is a Toyota RAV4 catalytic converter worth?
Toyota RAV4 Catalytic Converter Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $160 and $202 while parts are priced between $1,161 and $1,171.
How many catalytic converters are in a Toyota RAV4?
Toyota Rav4s have two catalytic converters. The front one is bolted directly to the manifold in the front of the exhaust system and the second one bolts directly to that.
Do Rav4 catalytic converters get stolen?
I live in the Bay Area, CA, and if you have a Pruis, it's almost guaranteed to get its catalytic converter stolen if you don't add extra protection.May 17, 2021
Why are Toyota catalytic converters being stolen?
Thieves steal catalytic converters to get the precious metals rhodium and platinum. Scrap metal recyclers can turn those precious metals into cash, and in many cases, they may be acting within the law and are unaware of the theft.Sep 23, 2021
How do I protect my car from catalytic converter theft?
- Etch your license plate number onto your catalytic converter. ...
- Park in well-lit areas. ...
- Install an anti-theft device.