My husband interrupted thieves trying to steal my catalytic converter. In a busy street - in broad daylight. Though not stolen, they've damaged it and the sensors. They were genuine Honda parts and only fitted two years ago, because Hellfords had tried two after market ones which both failed after two months and I had ended up having to get Hellfords works redone by a Honda garage. I've had no problems since.. Now however, the insurance company (the Co-op via M&S) won't fit genuine Honda replacement parts. Nor will they give a transferable guarantee on the repairs.
So I'm thinking what to do in the future and I've heard that newer Jazzes have the catalytic converters in the engine compartment, making it harder for thieves. Is that true? And if so, what sort of models and year would that kick in with? Would it apply to Civics too? Or just Jazzes?