Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Catalytic converter theft

Options
12357…16

Comments

  • Options
    #122
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,221 ✭✭✭pablo128


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Seriously, a suitcase full of helium? :pac:

    I know. Quite bizarre if I say so myself.:pac:


  • Options
    #123
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    tuxy wrote: »
    So you don't need to tell a guard what item of your property has been taken when giving a statement? Remember, it was the op that ended the conversation when the guard wanted to know what exact item had been stolen.

    In this case there wasn't even anything stolen - it was an attempted theft.... OP says they didn't actually the Cat off the car.....just sayin'

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Options
    #124
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    pablo128 wrote: »
    I know. Quite bizarre if I say so myself.:pac:

    Talk about being light-fingered


  • Options
    #125
    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,866 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    Someone I know had theres cut out in the Ikea car park a few weeks ago. Someone tried to stop whoever was doing it and was met with threats and weapons


  • Options
    #126
    the.red.baron
    Registered Users Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭the.red.baron


    slash hooks no doubt


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #127
    farna_boy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,766 ✭✭✭farna_boy


    Padre_Pio wrote: »
    Of course, but arguing over what exactly that thing is, is irrelevant. It shouldn't matter to a Gard what was stolen, only that something was stolen and it was important enough to report.

    I'm not siding with the OP. No reason to hang up, but in fairness a Gard should infer converter as catalytic converter, seeing as so many have been stolen over the last few years. It didn't take any major leaps for anyone here to know what he was on about.

    Don't agree there at all.

    Like it's been said, a converter could be anything ranging in cost from a couple of euro up a few thousand euro.

    If you told the guard it was either a catalytic converter or even gave the cost of it, I'm sure they would have been interested. Otherwise, why would they bother wasting their time on something that is only worth a few euro?


  • Options
    #128
    cadaliac
    Registered Users Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭cadaliac


    farna_boy wrote: »
    Don't agree there at all.

    Like it's been said, a converter could be anything ranging in cost from a couple of euro up a few thousand euro.

    If you told the guard it was either a catalytic converter or even gave the cost of it, I'm sure they would have been interested. Otherwise, why would they bother wasting their time on something that is only worth a few euro?
    You are missing the whole point. The OP's car was being vandalized by people trying to steal a part off his/her car.

    So you are saying that well if if its only worth a few Euro, leave them off, us guards are far too busy for this crap?

    Chr1st on a bike.


  • Options
    #129
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    cadaliac wrote: »
    You are missing the whole point. The OP's car was being vandalized by people trying to steal a part off his/her car.

    So you are saying that well if if its only worth a few Euro, leave them off, us guards are far too busy for this crap?

    Chr1st on a bike.

    Going by the OPs own recollection, the guards just wanted to know what he was talking about. He decided he was better off not informing them.


  • Options
    #130
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Dravokivich wrote: »
    He decided he was better off not informing them.

    And he was right, snitches get stitches and all that.


  • Options
    #131
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    tuxy wrote: »
    And he was right, snitches get stitches and all that.

    Who says I got a mother.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #132
    anewme
    Registered Users Posts: 11,863 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    Not sure why people would not understand what OP meant or was annoyed over.

    Many incidences of this at Shopping Centres. It is a common occurance.

    Targets would appear to be SUV's as easier to get access to.


  • Options
    #133
    kirving
    Registered Users Posts: 5,898 ✭✭✭kirving


    anewme wrote: »
    Not sure why people would not understand what OP meant or was annoyed over.

    Because even to the members of the Motors forum, a "converter" is a suitably vague name that leaves people guessing anything from a some part of a socket set to headphone wire to voltage converter to a catalytic converter.


  • Options
    #134
    anewme
    Registered Users Posts: 11,863 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    Kevin Irving wrote: »
    Because even to the members of the Motors forum, a "converter" is a suitably vague name that leaves people guessing anything from a some part of a socket set to headphone wire to voltage converter to a catalytic converter.

    I'm not a motor forum regular, but to me it was very clear what OP was talking about.

    Maybe because I knew this is a regular thing in car parks in Shopping Centres and Car Parks.

    I did not realise it was an issue in Red Cow Car Park Luas, so thanks OP for letting me know as I drive an SUV.

    It's going on a long time.

    Joe Duffy had an article on it last year in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and its been an issue in Shopping Centres in West Dublin.


  • Options
    #135
    ebbsy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,739 ✭✭✭ebbsy


    anewme wrote: »
    I'm not a motor forum regular, but to me it was very clear what OP was talking about.

    Maybe because I knew this is a regular thing in car parks in Shopping Centres and Car Parks.

    I did not realise it was an issue in Red Cow Car Park Luas, so thanks OP for letting me know as I drive an SUV.

    It's going on a long time.

    Joe Duffy had an article on it last year in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and its been an issue in Shopping Centres in West Dublin.


    Thanks for that, my intention was to warn people.

    I certainly will not be parking there again.


  • Options
    #136
    anewme
    Registered Users Posts: 11,863 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    ebbsy wrote: »
    Thanks for that, my intention was to warn people.

    I certainly will not be parking there again.

    Warning very much appreciated.

    I am normally one of those who parks miles away at the back of car parks, so no one will whack their doors off the car.


  • Options
    #137
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    anewme wrote: »
    I'm not a motor forum regular, but to me it was very clear what OP was talking about.

    Maybe because I knew this is a regular thing in car parks in Shopping Centres and Car Parks.

    I did not realise it was an issue in Red Cow Car Park Luas, so thanks OP for letting me know as I drive an SUV.

    It's going on a long time.

    Joe Duffy had an article on it last year in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and its been an issue in Shopping Centres in West Dublin.

    Anywhere there are electric chargers there will be a risk of converters going missing. The manufacturers of these cable will have to develop a locking anti-theft system.
    People become enraged if they think you are taking up a charging point for too long.


  • Options
    #138
    anewme
    Registered Users Posts: 11,863 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    tuxy wrote: »
    Anywhere there are electric chargers there will be a risk of converters going missing. The manufacturers of these cable will have to develop a locking anti-theft system.
    People become enraged if they think you are taking up a charging point for too long.

    Its happening for a long time at a shopping centres.

    Nothing to do with electric cars or charging.


  • Options
    #139
    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    Wonder is the security turning a blind eye?


  • Options
    #140
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    anewme wrote: »
    Its happening for a long time at a shopping centres.

    Nothing to do with electric cars or charging.

    Figured you might appreciate the warming though, I don't think anyone who be happy about converter theft no mater the type of converter involved.


  • Options
    #141
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    sasta le wrote: »
    Wonder is the security turning a blind eye?

    What security?


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #142
    anewme
    Registered Users Posts: 11,863 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    tuxy wrote: »
    Figured you might appreciate the warming though, I don't think anyone who be happy about converter theft no mater the type of converter involved.

    Well, we were warned about this by Gardai in our area last year, just not this specific car park.


  • Options
    #143
    ebbsy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,739 ✭✭✭ebbsy


    sasta le wrote: »
    Wonder is the security turning a blind eye?

    The only guys I see going around are the clampers . Are they security as well I wonder.

    Doubt it.


  • Options
    #144
    ebbsy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,739 ✭✭✭ebbsy


    tuxy wrote: »
    Anywhere there are electric chargers there will be a risk of converters going missing. The manufacturers of these cable will have to develop a locking anti-theft system.
    People become enraged if they think you are taking up a charging point for too long.

    On a seperate issue do people park there and just leave the charger in the car all day while they go to work ?


  • Options
    #145
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,308 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/catalytic-converters-wanted/21994052

    Seems there is demand in Offaly.


  • Options
    #146
    FionnK86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭FionnK86


    Mine stolen from my Yaris at 1930 in Ben Dunne gyms Northwood today.


  • Options
    #147
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    FionnK86 wrote: »
    Mine stolen from my Yaris at 1930 in Ben Dunne gyms Northwood today.

    Sorry to hear it but how much is a second hand Yaris catalytic converter worth? They must have been really desperate.


  • Options
    #148
    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,883 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    tuxy wrote: »
    Sorry to hear it but how much is a second hand Yaris catalytic converter worth? They must have been really desperate.

    They all contain precious metal so at least €20. I was watching a show about shop lifters and they used to steal from Poundland!


  • Options
    #149
    FionnK86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭FionnK86


    Del2005 wrote: »
    They all contain precious metal so at least €20. I was watching a show about shop lifters and they used to steal from Poundland!

    It'll cost me more to repair adjacent pipes and replace.

    I think only place to bottleneck this type of theft is at the guys who buy scrap metal, guards should checkpoint them.


  • Options
    #150
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,308 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    FionnK86 wrote: »
    It'll cost me more to repair adjacent pipes and replace.

    I think only place to bottleneck this type of theft is at the guys who buy scrap metal, guards should checkpoint them.

    That's tough for you.

    Agreed more needs to be done to follow up the buyers.
    In the meantime has anyone any experience of this type of product ? -

    https://www.vtstore.co.uk/accessories/security/catloc-catalytic-converter-lock


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #151
    FionnK86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭FionnK86


    I've received pulse number but garda said she wouldn't have time to check cctv, going to write letter to superintendent to request they check cctv as gym said they wouldn't release footage to me.

    Would you think sending via registered post would be inviting trouble? I want proof he's received it as I've already been dealing with garda 4 times and each time they act as if this is the first time Ive reported it, taking my details etc.


Advertisement