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Needed: OEM cat c theft deterrent solution; already had 1 stolen

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by peripatetic pri, Apr 12, 2021.

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  1. peripatetic pri

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    all. I know there are different after-market solutions out there on the Net, but I can't find any really good testimonials by mechanics, police, tow truck drivers, etc. (e.g., we've installed 300 of these and only had 1 come back, etc. ).
    It needs to be an OEM solution due to complexities of how I'm getting loss covered. Shop won't do welding. They said if they can find something they can bolt in that might work. But needs to be something they can order from the dealer. Called 1 dlr and they said they'd installed 10 anti cat c theft shields (Miller). They say it's 2 hrs labor. Tow truck driver said he's seen thieves get through the shields.
    What is the best prius/Toyota/OEM solution?
    At first I thought painting/engraving would work, but shop has no idea. And I'm kinda stuck bc how am I supposed to paint/engrave once it's already in car?
    Any help appreciated!
     
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    unfortunately, nothing has proven foolproof. there are lots of threads here, might be worth perusing
     
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    Thanks, Bisco.
    OK, I'd like to refine this post -
    1. Has anyone had cat stolen despite having Miller Shield installed? And which kind of Miller Shield was it? Toyota dlr nr me uses aluminum kind.
    2. Tilt alarm -- how much do they cost and how much to install? Are these the same as the very loud alarms that would make it impossible for a thief to complete the theft?

    Also, can someone please tell me how to make a basic post that everyone will see -- not just in a specific prius generation forum? Or how to edit a post? I used to be able to post//edit w/ease, then somehow the whole site changed . . thanks!
     
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    there is an edit button for a few hours, then you're out of luck. someone on high decided that was a worthwhile change, no idea why.
    all posts can be seen in 'new posts' but not everyone reads them. you are probably just better off either starting or joining a thread in gen 2 forum, they have the biggest theft problem.
    i saw someone post somewhere, 'i had a new cat and protector stolen from my gen 1'.
     
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