irishgirl19 wrote: » I think I am going to get something. Just trying to decide between the cat cover (from garage you mentioned) or an alarm with a tilt sensor. They are both coming in the same price wise and I can only afford one or the other at the minute. The guy in the garage in Trim said he seen some of the Catlocks and didn't think they were much use. I don't think he was just saying that for business either because he did say that it would be very unlikely someone would try steal my aftermarket cat but if we really wanted the cover they'd do it. I'm not sure how long the aftermarket cat would last and I suppose then I'd have the get the cover removed if I needed to replace it (if I still had the car then)
TuringBot47 wrote: » Are these all old gen 2 prius, any gen 3's been hit ?
irishgirl19 wrote: » Guards sending someone later to see if they can get prints. They said with some of the tools these guys have a lock wouldn't stop them
TuringBot47 wrote: » I think we where shown the solution. Keep the handbrake off and gears in neutral when parking. More chance of the car rolling off their jack and crushing them. Actually, I'm thinking if you could fit small "spikes" that could be placed around the edge of the car where they duck under to reach the cat. You'd have to warn your normal mechanic and nct guys though.
FionnK86 wrote: » Did they come to get prints? I asked gym for CCTV and they kept it. Guard then voicemailed me she’d requested footage several times from gym. I forwarded voicemail to gym who said they’d not received one request.
elperello wrote: » Can't leave a car parked without hand brake or in gear - it might roll away.
TuringBot47 wrote: » Have to check, if you keep the footbrake off.... but put the gears in park, would it roll a little... Enough to be unstable on a jack.
jc1001 wrote: » I fell victim to these parasites on Saturday morning, broad daylight, parked outside my house, Stillorgan area. Neighbour disturbed them, but not before they had cut through the pipe just under the engine block and got their prize. 00 Yaris, with low mileage, but now probably a write-off, the f0ckers, I hope they enjoy their 100 EU from the cat. Does anyone know any motor-factors in the area that are open at the moment, or do they not fall under essential services. My usual garage is Atlas, but they are closed until the 5th.
FionnK86 wrote: » Sorry to read JC1001. They’ve done in a private estate? They’re getting bolder so, even with more people at home & guards patrolling! Majority of motor factors/yards are closed. I’d suggest report to guards if you haven’t, then explain you’ll need to drive with loud noise until you’ve opportunity to replace. Despite the lack of follow up from guards in my particular case, they did provide me with this disposition after I requested. My 01 Yaris and housemates 03 are sitting on our drive. I’m going to chain the cat once DIY places reopen. I thought they’d take a holiday from this but obviously not!
jc1001 wrote: » Yeah private estate. I'd say they're not too worried about being caught - no real consequences for them if they are. The Gards were up alright after the neighbour reported it, and an incident recorded, but would be very surprised if I hear any more on it. I don't think I'll be driving it till it's fixed, TBH, noise is too much, and the petrol smell leaks into the cabin.
FionnK86 wrote: » The travelling gangs who carry out this crime are quite brazen, I don't know why I thought they would be less so in this time. The guards don't follow up because they can't get the cases through the courts. It's a blight on UK/Ireland that unfortunately, I don't think we'll ever be rid of, unless we start to take the law seriously. The noise is very bad yes, I didn't have the fumes issue, but the noise convinced me to get it fixed the next weekend. At least there is less excuse for driving now!
Del2005 wrote: » It could be stopped in seconds if scrap yards required phone ID for all purchases and proof of ownership, it would even stop the theft of ESB and other infrastructure cables. But that would be sensible and easily implemented so won't happen.
jc1001 wrote: » That would take common-sense, and this is Ireland ...
TheBoyConor wrote: » I fyou read my previous posts you'd see that chaining or locking the cat is not only completely futile and ineffective, but it can also result in an even greater level of destruction and damage as they will be quite happy to cut, rip, tear, bust and break their way through the car to get their prize. They don't care if they mangle and write off the car or not. if it is difficult to access they will tie a tow chain around the exhaust and wrench the whole thing free from your car using their jeep or transit and pull it off down the road behind them until they find a spot to pull in and cut it out of the exhaust pipe. Don't for the life of you challenge them. They will be equally happy to pull a lump hammer or slash hook across your face if you try to stop them. I dunno why anyone is bothered with the hassle of locks anyway. Sure your car is insured anyway. Just claim off of the insurance for repairs if it happens.
FionnK86 wrote: » If they take mine again, I won’t be investing in another Yaris. A chain is handy in my case as it would slow them taking it by the extra few minutes I’d have to spook them/record details. I wouldn’t leave the house to challenge them, life’s not worth the €1000 to replace it. If I wanted to challenge them, I’d have continued the case with the guards. Unfortunately, you can’t change a way of life, especially when the courts don’t deter it. The insurance situation isn’t as clear cut, in going to hazard a guess that other Yaris owners are like me in that they’ve bought the car because it’s cheap to insure and economical. An insurance claim deducts No claims bonus, if I’m correct. 2 years NCB on my Yaris is worth €1500 off my insurance, so it’s more expensive to claim, then to replace exhaust. However if majority claimed, then insurers would be pushing cases like it through courts. You’d wonder if the scrapyards melting down are open for business with all this going on, or are lads sitting on a haul of them, waiting for them to reopen?
