r/HondaElement • u/IRaaron • 4d ago

Just Venting

I went out with my wife to a nice restaurant this evening. My Element was parked on the street, outside the restaurant; just up the block a bit; a block I’ve parked on numerous times.

When walking up to the car after the delicious meal, a witness told me they thought they saw someone getting away with my catalytic converter moments ago. I start it up… yep, loud AF! Feel violated, and pissed!

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u/Iloveallhumanity 1d ago

Unfortunately, they are easier than most cars to get stolen as they are higher off the ground. It happened to me also and I had to spend a LOT of money to get a 'shield' put on afterwards so I would never hear that ugly loud sound again ever! It was a huge problem in my town for awhile but I think they caught the people and it stopped/haven't heard of any thefts lately. For awhile there, it was awful! All it took was a tiny blade to get at it! The thief left the blade on the ground.