Catalytic Converter Alarms

Vicmeldrew · February 8, 2014

My neighbour had the catalytic converter stolen off his Kia Sportage during the night.

I know there are a few alarm systems around for cat. converters on the market.

Does anyone have any experience of fitting one to RX400 and feel able to offer any advice/ recommendations on makes and installers around the Suffolk/Essex border?

I dread to think what the cost of a replacement system would be.

Boxbrownie · February 8, 2014

Might be easier to get a general car proximity alarm fitted, anyone ventures too close they usually set off a voice alarm telling the "scrot" to back off, if that fails then the normal alarm goes off.

Added advantage of a much better alarm fitted for the whole car than the Lexus standard version.

Vicmeldrew · February 8, 2014

Its an idea but not the route I want to take, I foresee too many problems with that and I don't have a problem with the standard alarm.

thanks for your reply though.

DanD · February 10, 2014

Don't you love targetted marketing?

seen the advert that now shows udner your last post?

Vicmeldrew · February 10, 2014

Yes, it wouldn't be so bad if it had something relevant to my question, unless I'm missing something.

DanD · February 11, 2014

Ah... the one I see is about a company advertising an alarm for Cat converters.

Vicmeldrew · February 11, 2014

Not seen it yet and I've been looking on few occasions, seen digital radio , accessories etc but nothing to do with cat converters. Do you know which company the link LED to.

stevet · February 11, 2014

I just see adds to van insurance. I think they are just based on googleaddservices so just random.

DanD · February 12, 2014

www.maplefleetservices.co.uk/alarm

http://maplematters.com/2011/11/18/maple-launch-catalytic-converter-theft-prevention-device/

CatGuard Alarm

I did wonder whether or not I am allowed to post this, but since it is an advert that appears within the forum, I am assuming it's OK.

Vicmeldrew · February 12, 2014

Thanks for that, had a look on website and emailed for price.

It is the same model as the one advertised by Towsure who claim to fit on site for £299. Not sure if I want to proceed with this idea now because its another drain (albeit a small one I would hope) on the small Battery which isn't satisfactory anyway.