“It slows them down to the point that even if they tried, you could probably catch it before it occurs. “From what we can see, there’s probably a 95% to 100% success rate for drivers who do have a catalytic converter guard on,” she said. Ogawa said the guards aren’t impenetrable, but they provide a huge obstacle to would-be thieves. The protectors can cost up to several hundred dollars, but pale in comparison to the alternative replacing an entire catalytic converter can cost around $3,000. “We’ve had the same cars come in two or three times with stolen catalytic converters with no guards on them, insurance keeps paying out and insurance rates go up - and they’re probably going to, with the cost of constant theft.” “It’s worth it if you don’t have a garage,” she said. While garages are the best form of protection, not everyone has the option of storing their vehicle in one.įor those drivers, Ogawa suggests investing in a catalytic converter guard. “Any car is a target because there’s metal in every catalytic converter,” Ogawa said. Heather Ogawa, an automotive advisor with Affordable Tire in Portland, said she started noticing an uptick in the stolen car parts just as the pandemic began, in the early spring of 2020.Ĭatalytic converters from Honda Element and Toyota Prius models were among the first targeted, she said, but every car is on the chopping block. with the herbs and spices and wheat pita goodness. I was admittingly at first confused, but after going through the line, I realized that the set up and spread is almost like that of Subways however, the food is quite amazing. ( KOIN) – An auto expert in Oregon is sharing advice on how car owners can battle a wave of catalytic converter thefts that have been driving motorists crazy. By: Jon Frye For nearly 4 years, The Simple Greek restaurant has sat nestled in the corner of Market Square, surrounded by a host of dining options for. The Simple Greek is far from simple as the food is absolutely delicious.

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