Numbers of catalytic converter and exhaust system thefts have remained high since 2013 when the UK experienced in excess of 25,000 reported incidents. With multiple thefts recorded as one incident, the actual number of catalytic converters stolen is essentially much higher. Many fleet operators have seen costs increase due to multiple items / vehicles being stolen during a single incident of theft. Previously, owners of high ground clearance vehicles such as 4x4s, people carriers, light commercial vehicles and motor homes were targeted more often due to the ease of access; during 2018 we saw a shift towards car owners now becoming targets!
Why steal an exhaust system or catalytic converter?
Most are located under the vehicle and only held on with bolts that can be undone and removed in a few minutes. In some instances, thieves will opt to cut them off, but the regularity of this method is far higher than most people are led to believe.
It is commonly reported that theft is due to the trace element of expensive and rare metals that catalytic converters contain. This may be true in some instances but most thefts are thought to supply the spare parts black market. If a new replacement exhaust can cost upwards of £2000, a good condition, genuine, stolen part can sell for as much as half of this price with the end customer being unaware as to where their replacement part was sourced from.
Penalties are generally lenient if caught so criminals see stealing catalytic converters as low risk, but with high potential rewards.
Our Solution
We supply and fit CATLOC!
Catloc is the global leading brand of catalytic converter theft prevention solutions, with the number of products installed in excess of 40,000 vehicles each year both within the UK and abroad.
Our range of products have been specifically designed to address the theft of a vehicle’s catalytic converter or exhaust system. With over 45 bespoke fitments, each design has carefully considered how to offer the best protection to deter a thief.
All products are manufactured using marine grade stainless steel for strength and durability, supplied with high security anti-tamper fixings, fully illustrated instructions and our Catloc ISR security marking and registration system.
Depending on the vehicle it is being fitted to, a chain attachment is also used. Our chain is manufactured to the same high standards as insurance approved motorcycle chains and as a further theft deterrent, always sleeved in a high visibility green silicone.
Marked & Registered
A marked and registered item is linked to and is traceable to the host vehicle. This dramatically reduces the desirability of being stolen as it makes securing a conviction much easier if a marked and registered item is found in the possession of a thief. Each Catloc ISR pack contains everything required to etch the exhaust plus window warning stickers and clear installation instructions.
DON’T LET CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT HAPPEN TO YOU!
To find out more and get a price for fitting please send an email to dpfdirect1@gmail.com
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