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Discuss Catalytic converter thefts in the General Off-Topic Chat at Plumbers Forums; For the attention of all van drivers, We've become aware that the number of catalytic converter thefts are still on the rise. Recently, the hotspots seem to be the Cambridgeshire, ...
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    For the attention of all van drivers,

    We've become aware that the number of catalytic converter thefts are still on the rise. Recently, the hotspots seem to be the Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Lincolnshire areas in particular. Thieves are increasingly targeting vans belonging to sole traders as fleets in secure compounds are better protected.

    provide a strong visual deterrent and physically protect the converter.


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    If I see anyone under my van unbolting things I'll pretend I didn't see him and drag him down the duel carrigeway for a couple of miles!

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    Can't beat trying to play on potential insecurities to boost sales.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SimonG View Post
    Can't beat trying to play on potential insecurities to boost sales.

    Hope you've cleared your ad with the forum?
    What do you have for the idiots who cut the exhaust out of a Transit that didn't even have a cat?

    If I thought my neighborhood had reached that low a level I would either move or put an electric fence around the place.

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    My van's wired to the mains anyway. You should see the looks on the faces of the cats that pee up it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by peteheat View Post
    What do you have for the idiots who cut the exhaust out of a Transit that didn't even have a cat?
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    Quote Originally Posted by croppie View Post
    My van's wired to the mains anyway. You should see the looks on the faces of the cats that pee up it!
    A cat-a-lit-tit conversion then croppie?
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    I think I've seen your van around croppie - the one with the sign on the back that says: "There are tools in the back of this van, and if you're feeling lucky, try taking em!"?
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    Quote Originally Posted by peteheat View Post
    What do you have for the idiots who cut the exhaust out of a Transit that didn't even have a cat?
    Maybe they just needed a new exhaust.

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    Actually says....

    There are tools somewhere in the back of this van.
    Good luck finding them.
    Because I bloody can't!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
    If I see anyone under my van unbolting things I'll pretend I didn't see him and drag him down the duel carrigeway for a couple of miles!
    Not only that I'd buy a feckin flexie and string it around his wee scrawny thieving neck, tie it to the van door and then drag him down the duel carriageway for a couple of miles.
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