NDP 4 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Dear all, Compliments of the season! My CT was in for it's first MoT and health check with Lexus today and all was well. What they did suggest was to think about having a 'Cat lock' fitted for which they would charge £250. I was interested to know if others have had this done or think it worthwhile as a precaution against the theft of the catalytic convertor. I imagine the theft would require the CT to be raised as it sits so low to the ground anyway making it more bother to target? Any thoughts best Neal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poundy 44 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 It takes less than 3 mins to remove one from a Ct200h, one trolley jacks the car up while another cuts the cat off with a reciprocal saw, jack out and gone. Google the video's Fitting the Lexus Catloc should delay that by 30mins or so even if they have the extra tools required with them. Lexus supply window stickers that will also aid putting them off and send them looking for an easier target. The bigger issues are 1/ the cat replacement cost, 2/ the increased insurance premium after claim and 3/ the long wait to get a replacement owing to short supply levels because of the increased demand now. Hybrids are favourites because they have cleaner systems due to hybrid assist. I had mine fitted a couple of months ago it doesn't make it 100% safe but I have not heard one report yet of a Lexus fitted catlock car having the cat stolen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damer 7 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 There was recently a spate of CAT thefts in my local area, from a variety of vehicles, not just Lexus. People were saying the replacements were £2k+ and often taking months to get the replacement parts, given CV-19 and Brexit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NDP 4 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Thanks both for your replies - it sounds like it's worthwhile having the lock fitted - thanks very much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trunkz 1 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Anyone had a recent quote from lexus for a catlock fitted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NDP 4 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 20 hours ago, Trunkz said: Anyone had a recent quote from lexus for a catlock fitted? My Lexus dealer quoted me £250 fitted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPG 23 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 This is the one I had fitted £250 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Rich- 21 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I thought this one was the CT catloc? Is that an old version? https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/parts/lexus-rx/lexus-rx-phase-ii-2004-2008/lexus-rx-2-exterior-interior/lexus-ct-phase-1-catalytic-converter-lock/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ColinBarber 1,935 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 4 hours ago, -Rich- said: I thought this one was the CT catloc? Is that an old version? https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/parts/lexus-rx/lexus-rx-phase-ii-2004-2008/lexus-rx-2-exterior-interior/lexus-ct-phase-1-catalytic-converter-lock/ same thing isn't it? I don't think there has been a major change to the design, unlike the RX400h one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surendra Shah 0 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Hi all I would like to get catalog fitted to my ct 200h. I live in nw london any garages near me , appreciate your help . Thanks Mr Shah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surendra Shah 0 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Sorry catloc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NDP 4 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Hi Surendra, I'm to the North of London and use Lexus Woodford - not had mine fitted yet but intend to use them. I guess to the NW of London Lexus Edgware might be your nearest. Good luck Neal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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