Had ours stolen. It happens a lot, have actually seen them in Putney jacking up a car and holding up the traffic… they are dangerous criminals best not to comfort.
Paul Beer ● 1717d8 Comments
"they are dangerous criminals best not to comfort."Certainly. Best to try and make them uncomfortable.
David Ainsworth ● 1717d
If anyone reading this has a Catalytic Converter please look into anti theft devices for it. There are a large number of solid metal shields and brackets that can be quickly attached to the underside of your vehicle to bar some unscrupulous b++++++ from quickly nicking it.They may earn £50-£100 from it in scrap. The replacement cost can be £1000 or morre.
Mark Phillips ● 1715d
On the front page "Police Claim Success in Catalytic Converter Theft Crackdown"Not sure if the operation is ongoing or just for 'No Cat Theft January'.This article is 8 months old - it says:"The scrap value of each device has risen to £400..".I assume the price has only gone up. Personally I think the antitheft devicewhould include a years insurance similar to secure bike locks.https://www.driving.co.uk/news/crime/catalytic-converter-thefts-doubled-year-precious-metal-values-soar/https://heycar.co.uk/guides/best-ways-to-prevent-catalytic-converter-theft
Ed Robinson ● 1713d
Why do you have a car in Putney? You don't need one. Never heard of taxis, Uber or car hire. Of course you have but you want to show off anyway. Costs you a fortune as well.
Paul Rolink ● 1712d
Actually Paul my car is very cheap to run.Car hire/taxi's etc would be far more expensive at present.Rarely used for travelling in London and almost always with more than 2 occupants.In London I prefer to walk or cycle for short journeys.Low cost communal transport resources are the way forward but that will only be possible with low crime cities unfortunately.
Ed Robinson ● 1712d
Paul obviously never leaves our conurbation. Paul has limited horizons. Poor old Paul. Paul is missing out. Don’t be like Paul.
Freddie Francis ● 1712d
The actual cut them off and they are worth hundreds of pounds on the second hand market
Paul Beer ● 1711d
We are very lucky we can afford to run our 20 year old car. You should get one they are very useful. P
Paul Beer ● 1710d