Stopping / making CAT theft harder?
Discussion
I discovered today that I've had my CAT nicked, and recently too looking at how fresh the cuts are. As much as I would like to claim I've had the full CSI:PH treatment and Gene Hunt has let me have a go in the Quattro on the way to nicking the perp, no such luck nor did I expect as much. It is what it is and I am not complaining about that.
I was wondering though whether anyone has had any success in securing a CAT against theft like this as I will obviously replace it and I don't want them turning up next weekend to nick it again. Also, is a scrappy who takes CATs likely to pay attention to "Stolen from XX XX XXX" being stamped on it?
I was wondering though whether anyone has had any success in securing a CAT against theft like this as I will obviously replace it and I don't want them turning up next weekend to nick it again. Also, is a scrappy who takes CATs likely to pay attention to "Stolen from XX XX XXX" being stamped on it?
Chris32345 said:
Why have posts been deleted off this thread?
Because PH is run by faceless, humourless, anonymous, Millenial, Snowflake 
s. Did the offending posts have people who live in caravans, fit UPVC fascias and steal Cats featuring in them?Edited by Evoluzione on Monday 13th July 23:02
Evoluzione said:
Because PH is run by faceless, humourless, anonymous, Millenial, Snowflake s. Did the offending posts have people who live in caravans, fit UPVC fascias and steal Cats featuring in them?
You forgot about tarmac your driveways. Did the offending posts have people who live in caravans, fit UPVC fascias and steal Cats featuring in them?Edited by Evoluzione on Monday 13th July 23:02
Evoluzione said:
Chris32345 said:
Why have posts been deleted off this thread?
Because PH is run by faceless, humourless, anonymous, Millenial, Snowflake s. Did the offending posts have people who live in caravans, fit UPVC fascias and steal Cats featuring in them?Edited by Evoluzione on Monday 13th July 23:02
Wind your necks in.
(Moderator)
OPer - was it stolen off a hybrid vehicle? If so, then here's a hint.
MOT
Most vehicles have their exhaust emissions tested as part of the MOT.
Usually, they’re tested using a meter. Petrol vehicles used before August 1975 and diesel vehicles used before January 1980 are tested by sight.
If your vehicle fails the emission test it fails the MOT. The problem must be fixed before you can get an MOT certificate.
The only vehicles that do not have an emissions test as part of the MOT are:
-vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels
-vehicles with 2-stroke engines
-hybrid vehicles
-quadricycles
-hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
-electric vehicles
Source: https://www.gov.uk/emissions-testing#:~:text=The%2...
So... erm... install the replacement cat in your garage.
MOT
Most vehicles have their exhaust emissions tested as part of the MOT.
Usually, they’re tested using a meter. Petrol vehicles used before August 1975 and diesel vehicles used before January 1980 are tested by sight.
If your vehicle fails the emission test it fails the MOT. The problem must be fixed before you can get an MOT certificate.
The only vehicles that do not have an emissions test as part of the MOT are:
-vehicles with fewer than 4 wheels
-vehicles with 2-stroke engines
-hybrid vehicles
-quadricycles
-hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
-electric vehicles
Source: https://www.gov.uk/emissions-testing#:~:text=The%2...
So... erm... install the replacement cat in your garage.
jeremyc said:
Evoluzione said:
Chris32345 said:
Why have posts been deleted off this thread?
Because PH is run by faceless, humourless, anonymous, Millenial, Snowflake s. Did the offending posts have people who live in caravans, fit UPVC fascias and steal Cats featuring in them?Edited by Evoluzione on Monday 13th July 23:02
Wind your necks in.
(Moderator)
Anyhow i'm glad you've showed your face, this place would be a lot more palatable if you acted in a more humane fashion and actually discussed issues with people rather than striking out anonymously. The mods which used to do this gained a lot of respect for doing it. It's sad that modern society has come to this.
Some chap posted in a thread (in another area) that he would help someone out, I also posted up the same, but my post went missing and his stayed. It wasn't anywhere close to breaking any rules, so a bit of a WTF moment there, hence me wondering what the heck is going on round here these days.
Essentially what i'm saying is that if you behave like a reasonable human being then at least you're in with a chance of being treated like one!
Edited by Evoluzione on Tuesday 14th July 11:24
Penelope Stopit said:
Length of copper pipe running the length of the CAT plus some
Pipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
Puns aside, I don't think they give a sPipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
t if the alarm goes off.https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8193568/thieves-traf...
At least they're wearing a facemask.
Hoofy said:
Penelope Stopit said:
Length of copper pipe running the length of the CAT plus some
Pipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
Puns aside, I don't think they give a sPipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
t if the alarm goes off.https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8193568/thieves-traf...
At least they're wearing a facemask.
How about.........
b
ks to the alarm sirenCopper pipe gets cut
Scum of society get sprayed with ink
?????
Penelope Stopit said:
Hoofy said:
Penelope Stopit said:
Length of copper pipe running the length of the CAT plus some
Pipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
Puns aside, I don't think they give a sPipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
t if the alarm goes off.https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8193568/thieves-traf...
At least they're wearing a facemask.
How about.........
b
ks to the alarm sirenCopper pipe gets cut
Scum of society get sprayed with ink
?????
Hoofy said:
Penelope Stopit said:
Hoofy said:
Penelope Stopit said:
Length of copper pipe running the length of the CAT plus some
Pipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
Puns aside, I don't think they give a sPipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
t if the alarm goes off.https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8193568/thieves-traf...
At least they're wearing a facemask.
How about.........
b
ks to the alarm sirenCopper pipe gets cut
Scum of society get sprayed with ink
?????
Going to get working on the electrics shortly
Do you fancy designing the plumbing with jets and pump?
Need to come up with a good name for the product and when thinking about one must bear in mind that one of the worst names ever is Google yet it took over the internet
Up to now I have CATATTAK
Cheers for now
Penelope Stopit said:
Hoofy said:
Penelope Stopit said:
Hoofy said:
Penelope Stopit said:
Length of copper pipe running the length of the CAT plus some
Pipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
Puns aside, I don't think they give a sPipe needs cutting to steal CAT
Thieves cut pipe
Open circuit pipe triggers alarm
Alarm siren goes WOOF
CAT doesn't run away
t if the alarm goes off.https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8193568/thieves-traf...
At least they're wearing a facemask.
How about.........
b
ks to the alarm sirenCopper pipe gets cut
Scum of society get sprayed with ink
?????
Going to get working on the electrics shortly
Do you fancy designing the plumbing with jets and pump?
Need to come up with a good name for the product and when thinking about one must bear in mind that one of the worst names ever is Google yet it took over the internet
Up to now I have CATATTAK
Cheers for now
Surely, just having it as a sealed pipe with an amount of liquid is going to be enough. As soon as you lay into the pipe with an angle grinder, it's going to go everywhere.
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