QUESTION: I have a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The MFers got my CC 12/2/21 in the parking lot of my apartment building in a large NW suburb of Atlanta. My mechanic says not to worry about a second hit because they don't want an after-market part, just originals, and know how to tell the difference. What do you think? Can they tell? Will they even take the time to figure that out when they're in a rush? The government needs to get into this one with harsh laws and penalties for pushers and those who buy them! It's comparable to the drug industry's organizational flowchart.
Hello! Kia Sportage 2007 needs an anti theft device mounted to the under carriage as mine was stolen for a 2nd time. Any suggestions? I’m in Phoenix. Thanks for posting your video!
That’s cool. How do we prevent it from happening? My friend just got hers taken and she’s trying to figure out how to prevent it. The universal cat protector didn’t fit her car
You were so right. My cat was stolen while at work today in a very public place. I drive a kia sportage, the guy I was talking to with my insurance mentioned his buddy also drives a kia sportage that got its cat stolen recently. those types of cars tend to be highly targeted right now.
Thanks for this. Is there an alarm one can attach to the CC? Maybe a booby trap that shoots pepper spray in their eyes? What do you think of the Miller CAT shield? I’m considering buying a new Kia Niro but this is giving me pause.
Even though these are starting to be more prevalent, there isn't a high enough demand for company's to produce a specific product yet. The best solution that we do in house is roll bar tubing welded to all the surrounding pipes.
Cat theft is epidemic all over. In a prior video I saw you had a Mini up. What protection system would you say would be good for hybrid versions of them? CatArmor is Prius only. There was some Casey Honda armor mentioned in a group- but can't find. You did a Catstrap install....any follow up and what would you suggest they would work best on?
You’re correct that car theft is up and it’s a global movement. Fortunately not all cars are targeted. We have never had a Mini in for a stolen cat, best thing you can do to protect yourself on the cars that aren’t common enough for companies to develop products for is to maintain a low deductible on your comprehension insurance.
Kia sorento --- just had my CC attempted to be stolen. 3 separate cuts but they still couldn't get it. one cut high up & one on each side of CC. Used a sawsall but still were unsuccessful. had to have the 3 cuts welded shut. 78 bucks out of pocket. not bad but I'm one of the lucky ones. probably got spooked and took off. I'm sure they must have been making a lot of racket. thanks for video. sorento is a bit harder to get to than what you showed with the Sportage.
I guess I don’t fully understand your question. Do you mean how do you know if yours has been stolen? If so when you start your engine your car will be extremely loud. If you mean is it happening around you I would recommend calling your local law enforcement and asking what the reporting has been in your region.
Great. I have a Tucson. My son had his car (Mazda 3) hit this week. But I was told he had a resonator and not a CC. So they didn't know what they were doing I guess. I am keeping my Hyundai Tucson in the garage at all times.
I literally just had my catalytic converter stolen off my 2006 Kia Sportage EX V6 ! Help please! I have insurance to cover the repair but I don’t want this to happen again! Can a Cat Strap Cat Eye or alarm be worth it? Or a shield for my catalytic converter when it’s replaced, is that an option?
Hello my name is Andre and my Hyundai santa fe cat was stolen on friday as well as my sisters honda, we are getting it replaced but we want to get cat shields for both of them. I don't know who install them if you can help me please let me know thank you.
Hi, I have a Kia CEED 1.6 diesel MHEV 2021 model. Do you know if I should be worried about my Cat being stollen as I've had one stollen on a previous car (BMW).
Last night, our catalytic converter was stolen at my wife's job. She got off work around 9 P.M. Started our 2006 Hyundai Tucson SUV. Sounded like a loud race car. The Hyundai dealer said that it will be around $2,100 to replace. We're waiting for our insurance company to send an adjuster on Wednesday. Hopefully, we will only be out of our $1,000 deductible.
YES! a 2007 Sportage was hit in a nearby neighboorhood and my 2006 Sportage just had it cut out on Friday night. >:/ That one on the hoist in his video is a newer one so it seems like old and new ones being targeted. :(
Yes I have a Kia Sportage 2010.. mine has been stolen twice within an year...ps I am form the Netherlands. But my guess is that they work the same everywhere. Waiting time for a new cat is around 5 weeks here now..
QUESTIONS: So, help me understand. It's not the pipe they want? The pipe blocks them from the part above it, and that's what they want? How can the materials used to make CCs be nearly the price or half the price of the car itself?? How do manufacturers even make a profit? How do the parts buyers then offer so little in comparison? Who ultimately buys these "precious metals?"
All great questions. No they don’t want the pipe. Kind of like the poaching of elephants, they don’t want the animal, just the tusks. Unfortunately they have to kill the animal to get them. The material used to make a catalytic converter that is the drive for theft is rhodium. It’s a commodity that has fluctuated to a high value recently and is under a global shortage. Manufacturing has risen in price on new cats at over 200%. They’re making a profit by raising their prices accordingly. I don’t understand your parts buyer question. The ultimate purchaser of the precious metals are catalytic converter manufacturers.
Minnesota here, unfortunately we got victimized twice already.. my gf's has 2009 Kia Sportage... first one 6 weeks ago .. got new one 700 dollars get it fix.. 400 catalytic rest labor .. after that decided to put full coverage on her insurance then scheduled for a car alarm... unfortunately the shop we made an appointment with is booked and we have to wait until March27th ! The 2nd happened again just this past weekend.. we don't know if it was friday/sat or sun nite.. but as she turned on it was loud again! Fortunately this time having full coverage .. her insurance will pay for it~ :) .... Perhaps I have to do a little more research/inquire regards of a little more security on her car aside waiting for the appointment installing alarm... making a cage for it? I see they're selling Cat Shields for them... but just certain cars only?
@@mufflertech so what would you suggest for now aside waiting for her appointment for car alarm isn't till March 27th? Since it's in the shop since yesterday and she's driving a loaner for now until she gets it back... unfortunately we don't have a garage..should I set up a booby trap?
@@AL-vw7kx sorry for the late reply. Find a shop that can weld roll bar around the cat. Roll bar is extra thick pipe that is very difficult to cut through.
really? You can't explain or show what you are doing to prevent thefts? If you want update they are using battery powered pipe cutters here in fl. no respect for "chain cutters" so what type of plate are you selling? what type of protection?
@@dabneyoffermein595 we don’t quote prices on public online postings. The market on material is a moving target and prices have been changing. Please call the shop. 916-421-0399
Is there a way to secure the converter so that it can’t be removed by thieves?
QUESTION: I have a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The MFers got my CC 12/2/21 in the parking lot of my apartment building in a large NW suburb of Atlanta. My mechanic says not to worry about a second hit because they don't want an after-market part, just originals, and know how to tell the difference. What do you think? Can they tell? Will they even take the time to figure that out when they're in a rush? The government needs to get into this one with harsh laws and penalties for pushers and those who buy them! It's comparable to the drug industry's organizational flowchart.
Your mechanic is correct. Most thieves will know. Think of it this way, a jewelry thief knows the difference between a Timex and a Rolex.
How much it cost to fix you 2005 Hyundai
@@pdadondada5920 we would need to see it to evaluate exactly what is missing.
@@pdadondada5920 for me 1900
My girlfriend has had hers stolen twice in six months so I don’t think they care… Hyundai Tucson
Hello! Kia Sportage 2007 needs an anti theft device mounted to the under carriage as mine was stolen for a 2nd time. Any suggestions? I’m in Phoenix. Thanks for posting your video!
That’s cool. How do we prevent it from happening? My friend just got hers taken and she’s trying to figure out how to prevent it. The universal cat protector didn’t fit her car
Thanks what can we do to prevent the converter being stolen. I have a 2018 Kia Soul. It is also a target.
We use custom bend and weld roll bar to the surrounding pipes to make it more difficult to cut.
You were so right. My cat was stolen while at work today in a very public place. I drive a kia sportage, the guy I was talking to with my insurance mentioned his buddy also drives a kia sportage that got its cat stolen recently. those types of cars tend to be highly targeted right now.
I’m sorry you’ve joined the club😒
Thanks for this. Is there an alarm one can attach to the CC? Maybe a booby trap that shoots pepper spray in their eyes?
What do you think of the Miller CAT shield?
I’m considering buying a new Kia Niro but this is giving me pause.
Alarms in our experience don’t work. To be sensitive enough to work they false all the time. We use Miller shields all the time.
@@mufflertech yeah, that makes sense about the alarms.
Mine just got stolen I have a Hyundai Tucson this is BS I have no money to get it fixed do you have any ideas on how I can Jimmy rig it
So sorry 😞
Just had my 90s dodge ram cat stolen in Portland OR. Hopefully it won't be an expensive fix.
Stolen twice in 6 weeks on my Hyundai in my underground garage. Any suggestions on shields or cages to add as a preventative measure?
Even though these are starting to be more prevalent, there isn't a high enough demand for company's to produce a specific product yet. The best solution that we do in house is roll bar tubing welded to all the surrounding pipes.
Cat theft is epidemic all over. In a prior video I saw you had a Mini up. What protection system would you say would be good for hybrid versions of them? CatArmor is Prius only. There was some Casey Honda armor mentioned in a group- but can't find. You did a Catstrap install....any follow up and what would you suggest they would work best on?
You’re correct that car theft is up and it’s a global movement. Fortunately not all cars are targeted. We have never had a Mini in for a stolen cat, best thing you can do to protect yourself on the cars that aren’t common enough for companies to develop products for is to maintain a low deductible on your comprehension insurance.
Kia sorento --- just had my CC attempted to be stolen. 3 separate cuts but they still couldn't get it. one cut high up & one on each side of CC. Used a sawsall but still were unsuccessful. had to have the 3 cuts welded shut. 78 bucks out of pocket. not bad but I'm one of the lucky ones. probably got spooked and took off. I'm sure they must have been making a lot of racket. thanks for video. sorento is a bit harder to get to than what you showed with the Sportage.
I think you are correct. My Hyundai just got hit too. Thanks very much for helping get the word out, and for visual and ancillary info.
You bet.
What to do to prevent?? No protector for KIA this sucks!??
What are the signs of converter theft? I a m a senior for first time parking on the street???
I guess I don’t fully understand your question. Do you mean how do you know if yours has been stolen? If so when you start your engine your car will be extremely loud.
If you mean is it happening around you I would recommend calling your local law enforcement and asking what the reporting has been in your region.
Hi, are they petrol or diesel hyundai tucson they are robbing the cats off ?? Thanks .
I have only heard the term petrol used in Great Britain or maybe Canada....😄 that's cool 😎
@@shannoninalaska its how we say it in Ireland 😆
@@waynebyrne1479 I don't know why but I like it. I've decided I am going to start calling it Petrol ⛽️ as well. 🙂
@@shannoninalaska haha 😄
I feel bad, my best friend had his cat stolen a second time in 3 months this week. Hyundai Tuscon
Great. I have a Tucson. My son had his car (Mazda 3) hit this week. But I was told he had a resonator and not a CC. So they didn't know what they were doing I guess. I am keeping my Hyundai Tucson in the garage at all times.
I literally just had my catalytic converter stolen off my 2006 Kia Sportage EX V6 ! Help please! I have insurance to cover the repair but I don’t want this to happen again! Can a Cat Strap Cat Eye or alarm be worth it? Or a shield for my catalytic converter when it’s replaced, is that an option?
Just happened to me 2012 Kia Soul
Are 2016 Hyundai Accent at risk for something like this to happen?
Yes, although we don’t see them as frequently as the crossover/SUV’s.
What make and model CAT shield is best suited for a 2022 Hyundai venue
There isn’t a specific solution for your vehicle. You can try universal stuff like the cat strap.
Um is the 2022 kia soul cat less hit or hit often
Mine got hit of that’s help 2022 kia soul.
Hello my name is Andre and my Hyundai santa fe cat was stolen on friday as well as my sisters honda, we are getting it replaced but we want to get cat shields for both of them. I don't know who install them if you can help me please let me know thank you.
Where are you?
Can they steal it from a sonata hybrid?
Hi, I have a Kia CEED 1.6 diesel MHEV 2021 model. Do you know if I should be worried about my Cat being stollen as I've had one stollen on a previous car (BMW).
We have never seen one of those with a stolen part.
I just bought a 2018 Kia Sportage do I have one ?
You do
Last night, our catalytic converter was stolen at my wife's job.
She got off work around
9 P.M. Started our 2006 Hyundai Tucson SUV. Sounded like a loud race car.
The Hyundai dealer said that it will be around $2,100 to replace.
We're waiting for our insurance company to send an adjuster on Wednesday.
Hopefully, we will only be out of our $1,000 deductible.
Was your 2005 Hyundai Tucson considered total loss by your insurance company?
Yeah mine was a 2500 repair kia 2012 sportage..just paid 500$ deductible...
Mine just got stolen, 2005 kia sportage
Baltimore County, MD. I was told by local police they are getting 1 or 2 calls a week and mostly Kia or Hyundai
What about a 2008 Kia Sportage? Are they a target?
YES! a 2007 Sportage was hit in a nearby neighboorhood and my 2006 Sportage just had it cut out on Friday night. >:/ That one on the hoist in his video is a newer one so it seems like old and new ones being targeted. :(
Yes I have a Kia Sportage 2010.. mine has been stolen twice within an year...ps I am form the Netherlands. But my guess is that they work the same everywhere. Waiting time for a new cat is around 5 weeks here now..
Yes my 2012 was just stole . If your part is original then yes
I got catalytic converter cut off from Huinday Tucson 2018 In October 2021
Suburban area in state of Illinois
Thanks. Mine was stolen last night. Losers!!
Yup kia sportage 2012 just had my cat stolen
Good video, but bolt down your vice! That would drive me bonkers not having it firmly attached to the bench.
Agree!!!
QUESTIONS: So, help me understand. It's not the pipe they want? The pipe blocks them from the part above it, and that's what they want? How can the materials used to make CCs be nearly the price or half the price of the car itself?? How do manufacturers even make a profit? How do the parts buyers then offer so little in comparison? Who ultimately buys these "precious metals?"
All great questions.
No they don’t want the pipe. Kind of like the poaching of elephants, they don’t want the animal, just the tusks. Unfortunately they have to kill the animal to get them.
The material used to make a catalytic converter that is the drive for theft is rhodium. It’s a commodity that has fluctuated to a high value recently and is under a global shortage.
Manufacturing has risen in price on new cats at over 200%. They’re making a profit by raising their prices accordingly.
I don’t understand your parts buyer question.
The ultimate purchaser of the precious metals are catalytic converter manufacturers.
Mine was hit two days ago 😩
So sorry.
Mine was stolen but it was a 2001 kia sportage ... GONE ....
Sorry you've joined the club...
They just pilfered my 2009 Hyundai Sonata over the weekend.
Oh boy yesterday they stole mine
Have a 2006 sante fe....nailed me last night
Sorry to hear. It’s getting out of control lately
@@scott4172 1700 bucks to replace..mainly parts labor only 130 bucks
Yes 2009 kia sportage lx just got hit
Minnesota here, unfortunately we got victimized twice already.. my gf's has 2009 Kia Sportage... first one 6 weeks ago .. got new one 700 dollars get it fix.. 400 catalytic rest labor .. after that decided to put full coverage on her insurance then scheduled for a car alarm... unfortunately the shop we made an appointment with is booked and we have to wait until March27th ! The 2nd happened again just this past weekend.. we don't know if it was friday/sat or sun nite.. but as she turned on it was loud again! Fortunately this time having full coverage .. her insurance will pay for it~ :) ....
Perhaps I have to do a little more research/inquire regards of a little more security on her car aside waiting for the appointment installing alarm... making a cage for it? I see they're selling Cat Shields for them... but just certain cars only?
Correct, the Kia and Hyundai's haven't hit with enough popularity to justify the product development.
@@mufflertech so what would you suggest for now aside waiting for her appointment for car alarm isn't till March 27th? Since it's in the shop since yesterday and she's driving a loaner for now until she gets it back... unfortunately we don't have a garage..should I set up a booby trap?
@@mufflertech wish you would answer question from AD
@@AL-vw7kx sorry for the late reply. Find a shop that can weld roll bar around the cat. Roll bar is extra thick pipe that is very difficult to cut through.
booby trap it with skunk spray
2005 Sonata Hyundai Cat - cut off
Someone just stole my converter overnight, on my 03 Santa Fe 😤
really? You can't explain or show what you are doing to prevent thefts? If you want update they are using battery powered pipe cutters here in fl. no respect for "chain cutters" so what type of plate are you selling? what type of protection?
We do roll bar tubing, it is explained in some of my other content.
2009 got my sante fe
Same
they just get stolen in Milwaukee lol
They just got my Hyundai
So what’s the solution? Just telling us about the problem with no fix preventative solutions at all. Still thank you though.
We are installing roll bar tubing around the cat(s)
@@mufflertech nice idea. what would it cost for a 2016 Kia Sorento (V6)?
@@dabneyoffermein595 we don’t quote prices on public online postings. The market on material is a moving target and prices have been changing. Please call the shop. 916-421-0399
@@mufflertech
What does it look like? Could you show us plz?
Yup
They got me 2 Saturday ago. Hes lucky . Thats all I'm saying on this
The police or the City knows who recycle cats. If its a cut cat, it is stolen.
As an exhaust shop we cut bad cats out all the time to replace them. A "cut" cat does not necessarily make it stolen.
9000 ripoff