The catalytic converter found in every car, which removes harmful emissions from the car's exhaust, is also an easy target for thieves because it contains high-value metals such as platinum, rhodium and palladium.

Toyota has just launched the fifth generation of Prius, and there is an accessory that can protect the catalytic converter and make it more difficult for thieves to steal it.

The catalytic converter of the fifth generation of Toyota Prius is expensive, so the original factory released exclusive accessories to protect it.

The Nikkei Asian Review once reported that catalytic converters are the primary target of car thieves around the world, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. After all, the precious metals of platinum, rhodium and palladium are more valuable than gold. The catalytic converter can be stolen in 60 seconds. There were more than 2,300 catalytic converter theft cases in the United States in one month, and as many as 3,200 cases in the United Kingdom in a single month.

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Made of aluminum, it can be installed without drilling.

The accessory can be seen on the Toyota US official website.

On the Toyota US official website, an accessory called Cat Shield is launched for Prius. It is made of aluminum and can be installed without drilling. It has excellent strength and corrosion resistance and can effectively protect the catalytic converter from damage. chance of stealing. 

Installing the Cat Shield, which costs just over $140, protects the Prius' over $1,000 catalytic converter with this small investment.

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