Catalytic converter theft has gotten out of hand as countless people lose theirs to sneaky Sawzall-wielding thieves in the middle of the night. Toyota wants to keep your cats safe, though, especially on its models that fall victim to theft most often. This is why you can now order catalytic converter shields from Toyota, for the 2023 Prius and Tacoma, and have them installed at the dealership.
Toyota's Cat Shield is sourced from MillerCat and is made from 5052-grade aluminum, so it won't rust. It also has plenty of vent cutouts to keep the cat from getting too hot.
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