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These are very reliable cars and would normally be worth taking a serious look at but I sold my Prius because the cat converter was stolen when the car was on the drive overnight. It was a great car and I bought it from my wife's employer when they gave her a new one. I read of a chap in London who had a new CC fitted...£1500..because his was stolen and he picked it up from the garage at 12 noon and within 24 hours that was stolen, too. The thieves just waited fir him to replace the one they'd stolen. They're even being stolen from cars parked at supermarkets whilst one accomplice watches the shopper and the other ..usually two, jacks up the car and uses a mini metal cutter to remove the CC. Takes all of three minutes. They get about £400 for them.
The reliability of these cars was always in my mind when it comes to replacing our car. Finding myself with time on my hands here in Tenerife I checked to see if Lexus cars were still at risk. They were among the top most vulnerable cars. Lo and behold yes they still are. Even used, these cars are not cheap. I would have had to pay Toyota £1250 to replace my Prius CC. I looked into it and was able to have it replaced for £750 by a good tyre/exhaust place I've used for years..totally honest and reliable.They bought it in from the so-called 'after market'. New but manufactured by a third party.
gapinsurance123.co.uk
From the article.......
"It's worth noting that Lexus vehicles, a premium Toyota-owned brand, have the highest theft rate among manufacturers, with one in every 326 owners falling victim"
Back to me....Having a a garage to park it in overnight will not save an owner. Nowhere is safe. I think Toyota have placed the CC in a less accessible position but thieves have new tools to get round that. One step ahead, as ever. It must surely hit sales ..of any hybrid...unless most potential buyers just don't consider it. likely unaware.
We don't want an EV so it will have to be a petrol model. With Lexus in mind, I assume there are used petrol-only Lexus cars about .
The reliability of these cars was always in my mind when it comes to replacing our car. Finding myself with time on my hands here in Tenerife I checked to see if Lexus cars were still at risk. They were among the top most vulnerable cars. Lo and behold yes they still are. Even used, these cars are not cheap. I would have had to pay Toyota £1250 to replace my Prius CC. I looked into it and was able to have it replaced for £750 by a good tyre/exhaust place I've used for years..totally honest and reliable.They bought it in from the so-called 'after market'. New but manufactured by a third party.
Hybrid Car Owners Beware: Catalytic Converter Theft Surges Across the UK in 2025 | Blog | GapInsurance123
Catalytic converter theft is rising sharply across the UK, with hybrid vehicles being the primary target. Discover the most stolen models, why hybrids are at risk, and how to protect your car from costly damage.
gapinsurance123.co.uk
From the article.......
"It's worth noting that Lexus vehicles, a premium Toyota-owned brand, have the highest theft rate among manufacturers, with one in every 326 owners falling victim"
Back to me....Having a a garage to park it in overnight will not save an owner. Nowhere is safe. I think Toyota have placed the CC in a less accessible position but thieves have new tools to get round that. One step ahead, as ever. It must surely hit sales ..of any hybrid...unless most potential buyers just don't consider it. likely unaware.
We don't want an EV so it will have to be a petrol model. With Lexus in mind, I assume there are used petrol-only Lexus cars about .
