Toyota Prius Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Toyota
Prius
2004
All Hybrid
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
Prius catalytic converters contain more precious metals than conventional cats due to low operating temperatures in hybrid mode. Theft is epidemic. Anti-theft shield fitting costs £150-300 and is strongly recommended. Always check for shield before purchasing used Prius.
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