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Is my car vulnerable to catalytic converter theft?
I recently bought a 2017 Honda Civic Tourer and have read about the thefts of catalytic converters from the Honda range. Is this model susceptible to this type of theft?
Asked on 18 November 2020 by Lu Parfitt
Answered by
Georgia Petrie
The model you have has the catalytic converter in the engine bay rather than underneath the car – where it is much more secure.
Honda told us: "Versions of Honda cars from 2008 onwards have been designed to house the catalytic converter where it cannot be reached by thieves with later versions having the catalytic converter bolted direct to the engine inside the engine bay. Honda UK recommends owners follow the advice given out by the police, which is to generally protect their vehicle from theft. This advice includes parking inside a locked garage, or near walls or other vehicles to make it harder to get underneath the car, adding security lighting, CCTV or alarms which may deter thieves. The police also advise installing a Thatcham approved alarm, specifically one that activates if your vehicle is lifted or tilted are particularly effective."
Honda told us: "Versions of Honda cars from 2008 onwards have been designed to house the catalytic converter where it cannot be reached by thieves with later versions having the catalytic converter bolted direct to the engine inside the engine bay. Honda UK recommends owners follow the advice given out by the police, which is to generally protect their vehicle from theft. This advice includes parking inside a locked garage, or near walls or other vehicles to make it harder to get underneath the car, adding security lighting, CCTV or alarms which may deter thieves. The police also advise installing a Thatcham approved alarm, specifically one that activates if your vehicle is lifted or tilted are particularly effective."
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