Last Updated: February 2022
We have developed a Cat Shield for the 2003-2007 Honda Accord models! Get yours today by visiting the link below and continue reading for advice on how best to protect your Accord from theft.
Honda Accords have quickly risen on the thieves most wanted list of vehicles to target.
Why is this the case?
- The 2.4L 4 cylinder 2003-2007 Accords have converters that are easy to steal. There is just one main converter that is completely exposed.
- Thieves will steal almost any Accord converter but will definitely try to take your converter if you have one of the rarer Accords out there. Thieves are looking for an Accord with an SULEV sticker. SULEV stands for Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. SULEV Accords were manufactured with more precious metals than other Accords to get the emissions level down to the lowest possible level. These converters have one of the highest resale values on the blackmarket. There aren't many out there, but you can tell if you have one by looking at the rear driver side quarter panel window and seeing if you have a SULEV sticker there. TIP: IF YOU HAVE THIS STICKER, REMOVE IT SO THE THIEVES WONT KNOW YOU HAVE THIS UNICORN OF CONVERTERS.
Here are some helpful tips that may save your catalytic converter:
- Remove your SULEV sticker if you have one.
- Add a V6 emblem to your vehicle. V6 Accords may be less likely to be stolen because those models have three converters and two of them are close to the engine and difficult to steal. A thief could know this and may be looking for a dual exhaust (which is a feature of V6 Accords) or the V6 emblem to decide if they want to attempt to steal the converter.
Other tips that could save your converter:
- If you can't protect your converter effectively, deter the thieves from trying to jack up your vehicle to take your converter.
- Park on a slope. The last thing a thief wants is to be crushed by your vehicle. If you can park on a hill, you may discourage thieves from trying to jack up your vehicle for fear the vehicle will fall off the jack.
- Park on grass or an unstable surface. If the ground which the jack is on is unstable or prone to sink, the jack will be ineffective.
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