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Thursday August 19, 2021, a Rouennais found his Toyota without catalyst or catalytic converter, rue Brémontier near the Jardin des Plantes. “The new part is worth 2,500 euros on its own, that is to say almost a third of the value of the car on the cheapest second-hand vehicles on the market”, wonders this victim who has lodged a complaint with the police.
Yesterday I was stolen the catalyst from my @ToyotaFrance #prius apparently the situation is exponential (15 over a month in the agglomeration of @Rouen). Thank you for the speed of the appointment thanks to the online pre-complaint @PoliceNat76. A good month’s delay for the part. ???? pic.twitter.com/mtjGZiOUy2
— Romain Bartoli at rOrO (@elrorosbird) August 20, 2021
Very rare metals
In automobiles, the catalyst or catalytic converter is a device for controlling engine exhaust emissions to reduce their toxicity. It is composed of rhodium, palladium, platinum…. These very rare metals, some of which are more expensive than gold, are resistant to acid, corrosion, oxidation and are in great demand.
“Apparently, Toyota hybrids are particularly targeted because they contain more rare metals in their catalyst for it to work well, as the engine is not active all the time,” said the victim who inquired about the issue from from his mechanic.
Two to three flights per month
In the agglomeration of Rouen, the police have recorded two to three thefts of catalytic converters per month for ten years, all brands of cars combined. “It is an installed traffic against which the police officers fight every day, indicates a judicial source. Traffic that is not specific to Rouen. “
These catalytic converters are then often resold in Eastern Europe.
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