My catalytic converter ripped out of my 2011 GX460. Anyone use a CatClamp?
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My catalytic converter ripped out of my 2011 GX460. Anyone use a CatClamp?
How annoying. I had lunch with my family and parked in a parking garage next to the restaurant. I come back out, and start the suv, and **boom**...sounded like the GX was going to explode. I took it into the Lexus dealer and I didn't even get out of my GX when the service guy said "your catalytic converter got stolen". Then it hit me. He said they had 3 calls over the weekend of people that got his in my area.
Obviously it isn't Lexus's fault that my CC got stolen, but a few days later and I'm feeling disappointed in Lexus for not figuring out some deterrent to this kind of thing. I have heard of stuff like this going on years ago. Reading online, it seems to be prevelant in Toyota brands.
A $1700 fix, and the insurance company is coming out today to inspect it before the dealer gets into it.
I'm looking at installing a Catclamp (catclamp.com) - anyone use this? I think I'm a sitting duck without it. I'd appreciate some input on this deterrent system.
Obviously it isn't Lexus's fault that my CC got stolen, but a few days later and I'm feeling disappointed in Lexus for not figuring out some deterrent to this kind of thing. I have heard of stuff like this going on years ago. Reading online, it seems to be prevelant in Toyota brands.
A $1700 fix, and the insurance company is coming out today to inspect it before the dealer gets into it.
I'm looking at installing a Catclamp (catclamp.com) - anyone use this? I think I'm a sitting duck without it. I'd appreciate some input on this deterrent system.
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Sorry that happened to you. Had never even given this a thought before. Google "catalytic converter theft" and there's a ton of info. This article claims Toyota products are especially prime due to easy access and bolt on vs welded. http://www.kcra.com/r/30191345/detail.html
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boom is right. bummer. did you drive to the dealer with earplugs? hopefully the sound of the exhaust didnt damage/rattle loose any parts on the gx
thats very interesting. on the 4runner forum i read the CC is tucked under some metal parts making it difficult for thieves to take it out..why the gx would be any different i have no clue. one would think lexus cc is more "tucked in"..
yeah the CC goes for big bucks. you see the price above...your insurance should cover it minus the comp if you have comp.
thats very interesting. on the 4runner forum i read the CC is tucked under some metal parts making it difficult for thieves to take it out..why the gx would be any different i have no clue. one would think lexus cc is more "tucked in"..
yeah the CC goes for big bucks. you see the price above...your insurance should cover it minus the comp if you have comp.
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Same thing happened to my GFs 4 Runner. They are not worth that much, about $70 at a salvage yard..
She first went to the dealer and they quoted about $1500. Took it to a muffler/exhaust shop that had done a Cat Back on my buddies Tundra, they welded a new one in, $200. When I ask the Dealership about the $1500, they said they would not weld anything, therefore they were going to replace the whole exhaust system, hence the $1500 - course they wanted the Ins to pay...
FWIW, never a single issue with the $200 welded in job...
She first went to the dealer and they quoted about $1500. Took it to a muffler/exhaust shop that had done a Cat Back on my buddies Tundra, they welded a new one in, $200. When I ask the Dealership about the $1500, they said they would not weld anything, therefore they were going to replace the whole exhaust system, hence the $1500 - course they wanted the Ins to pay...
FWIW, never a single issue with the $200 welded in job...
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