POP & Lock – CAT Rap Catalytic Converter Security – Universal Catalytic Converter - Universal Design - Anti Theft Catalytic Converter Protection Shield (PL9800)

A neighbor of mine with the exact same make and model of car as I have, an older Honda Odyssey, just had their converter cut out, so I rushed to find something to make my car less of a tempting target. The reason the older Honda Odysseys are tempting to steal the converter out of is that they are easily accessible, in the open on the bottom of the car, and are on the larger side since these vans use the large 3.5 liter Honda V-6. This device takes that temptation way down. They were in and out of my Neighbors car in less than 2 minutes, it would likely take this crew closer to 15-20 minutes to get this thing off, would require some angle grinders and bolt cutters, and would make a heck of a racket while they were under there. The goal with this is to get these creeps to go after an easier target, and this fits the bill. Not the cheapest solution but definitely effective. Would recommend!

If you've ever had your catalytic converter stolen, you know how frustrating it can be. The culprits were caught on video and were gone in 3 minutes start to finish. While I don't believe this will be fool proof, I understand through my research this could take them 25 minutes and that is additional time they have of getting caught. Since then, I have two different would-be thieves on camera in which they went under my truck for a look then debated a few minutes before leaving empty handed. At the moment it appears it is doing its job and I recommend to anyone who needs the added theft deterrent.

Appears to be of decent quality. A bit pricey for what you get. Finally able to install only to find out it cannot be used on a 2007 Jetta! So definitely not a universal fit. Best to wait for something more effective and less archaic. Hopefully car manufacturers will come up with a better product. Would not recommend. Seller would not offer refund as I started install after return policy lapsed, I had wrongfully concluded that universal fit meant exactly that, so I was in no rush to install. Big mistake!

Do not buy this if you live in California! It didn’t say this anywhere in the product description, but I just tried to get my car smogged and they failed me because they couldn’t see the serial number on the catalytic converter. The plate is blocking the view. I have to remove the darn thing to do the smog test. It is supposed to have a ‘window’ so they can see the serial number. Must be some new law. I actually like the product a lot - I can park on the street and not worry about it, but am going to have to switch to a different one.

I installed one yesterday. It took me over 3 hours. It was a royal pain to install. I installed a second one today. Still took me 3 hours and was still a royal pain to install. I think it is a terrible product. I sure hope it works. Very hard to wrap the cable tight. Seems like it would only take another 4 or 5 seconds to get it loose from the cable. So, maybe instead of stealing my catalytic converter in 90 seconds, maybe it will take the next thief 95 seconds. The screws to attach the face plate are too short. Overall I give this product a 2 out of 5. And, maybe I might be a little too generous with that 2. But, it gets a 2 because it might help to deter the next thief.