Some protection is better than no protection at all.Ĭatalytic converter theft is no joke. Universal protection is a very basic deterrent at best, but if this is your only option, you should get something. I feel that vehicle-specific protection offers more than any universal could. There are companies out there making other products, most of which are universal. My conclusion was that if a thief wanted this converter, they would have to spend a significant amount of time tearing this apart. I examined it on and off of the vehicle for quite some time. The entire unit was thought through thoroughly, right down to each piece of hardware that comes with it. The way they have it built is insanely good. Nothing I found was either vehicle-specific or had the level of protection that this device does. This state of the art protection device for the Honda Element knocks the socks off any other protection device that I could find. I had the opportunity to look it over and compare it against other products on the market. The Cat Security™ product line just released a new converter protection device that blocks out thieves from stealing your converter in less than 3 minutes. I have some good friends over at a company who is looking out for you and your Element. If these options are not available for you but you are worried because of where you live. I also say park in well-lit areas, if there are cameras even better. The first thing I tell people is usually park where the thieves cannot see your vehicle. Some Honda Element owners have the luxury of a garage. What Can An Element Owner Do To Get Protected? I did it specifically to tell Honda Element owners that their vehicles are hot targets and take action now. The problem now is getting so bad that I wrote this article outside of my usual field of study. Thieves are well aware that as precious metals' price increases, they need to scrap more converters while prices are high to bring a bigger payday. If anything, it is increasing rapidly, with Rhodium's high price now at about $20,000 an ounce. The thing is, catalytic converter theft is not stopping. These things cost you money, so it is not just about your converter getting stolen anymore.
Now your car is sitting at a shop or dealer waiting for a part that could have a price increase, and you have to find other means of transportation. If your car is a hot target and the insurance companies know that, get ready to see an increase in your rates. The more converters that get stolen and the more claims come in will affect premiums.
In some states, where converter theft is high everywhere, you are required to have OE cats, and some of these converters are on backorder for weeks. The more converters needed, the higher the price will be for them. Then there are costs for supply and demand. That costs you valuable work time and even more money out of your pocket. You also have to take time out of your work schedule to drop off the vehicle. If a thief steals your converter on your Element, you now have to pay for an unnecessary repair. It is not just about the air we breathe through. You then become subject to far more harmful exhaust gasses too. Driving without a catalytic converter pollutes the air we breathe even more. To be perfectly honest with you, that hurts me because not only do I know the cost of that for you personally, but the price for all things considered. It seems every day I get a message from someone who follows me telling me they had their converter stolen. As a 14 time Prius owner myself, my heart goes out to those who have been victims. The epidemic is robbing owners of hard-earned money and precious time. I have written a plethora of articles about Toyota Prius and catalytic converter theft. I will get to it at the end, but first, you need to know what is happening. The good news is that there is a solution.
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I also write about battery tech and the future of the automotive industry.īut what about the now and the problems that plague the industry at the moment? In this article, I will break character as Pete, The Hybrid Guy, and be Pete, the automotive professional who has an important message for Honda Element Owners. Typically, I stick with writing about Toyota Prius and other hybrids. As a journalist, I try and find information that can help anyone who owns a car, truck, or SUV.
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