Author Topic: Catalytic Converter Theft (Read 3783 times)

italiastar · « **on:** January 30, 2024, 03:27:10 AM »

Hi, My first post here. After having found a perfect car, 2013, with fully stamped services from supplying dealer and 27K on the clock, I am now nervous about Cat theft.

The dealer assured me that since 2008 the cat is in the engine, but looking under the car, I'm sure I spotted it at the front of the exhaust pipe.

Can someone please tell me if theft is still a risk on the 2013 model, and if you have found suitable protection.

Thank you,

Gerald

madasafish · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2024, 09:57:24 AM »

Cat is high up between bulkhead and engine. Top part nearly inaccessible.
And the cats have far less platinum than Mark1.
SO not worth stealing,

olduser1 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2024, 11:09:51 AM »

I'd be more concerned about the low mileage, if CVT then ose check service in CVT every 2 years, you've more protection buying from a dealer. As others stated little likelihood of cat thefts from MK2 Jazz ther are easier picking in scrap trade.

Westy36 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2024, 04:18:53 PM »

I've not heard of a mk2 cat being stolen. Sadly, it's MK1 that gets targeted as it is easy to get at.

italiastar · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2024, 07:51:22 PM »

Thank you all for your replies. Sadly i've sought information from many sources and confessed myself, in the end I decided I would take the risk and bought a 2018 1.5 Jazz Sport. 27K but covered over 5 1/2 years - similar ownership and full same main dealer service, just a bit more money :-(

It's in the wonderful mid blue cooler instead of metallic brown too

My first Honda, and I'm looking forward to it

olduser1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:06:45 AM »

Good choice, now check the pollen filter behind the passenger glove box. If mucky dirty as the dealer to change foc or replace yourself with is spec part. A 3 minute task with huge benefits.
Enjoy your new Jazz.