RX450h SE-i 2010 De-Cat Straight Pipe

[MJZ97]

I only stumbled across the Catalytic Converter theft craze accidentally the day after I bought my Lexus, straight away reading all the comments had me worried, so I booked in immediately with an exhaust garage to have a de-cat and straight pipe fitted for £250. Obviously, as I’ve switched from diesel to hybrid to be more eco this isn’t ideal, but until there’s a better solution it will have to suffice. The protection plates may only deter or delay the theft, and the universal option could still fail too. I thought about putting side steps on to deter but I doubt that would work. I read a lot of comments saying hybrids don’t get emission tested, and there are still two more cats further up the vehicle so it will pass its MOT.
However, I also still want to use Lexus for servicing, so I just wanted to ask if they will still accept the car for service with the modification as I know there is a fine for tampering with the eco parts on your car.
Thank you!

[Bluemarlin]

Not sure I'd bother with the expense of a de-cat unless it was as a fix after the cat had been stolen. I honestly don't know the best course of action, and how common it is near you.

I would imagine that Lexus would comment on it, but don't know if they'd refuse service, although I guess they'd refuse to supply an extended warrranty if you wanted one.

MOTs are hit and miss as one tester might fail the mod, whilst another may not notice. I would think that you'd need to inform your insurer though, as it's a non standard modification.