Hybrid vehicles are particularly vulnerable, because those cats utilize even more of the precious metals within. ... LOSTAR Catalytic Converter Protection Shield for 2016-2022 Toyota Prius 1.8L.

For the 2023 Toyota Prius, the catalytic converter shield option costs $140, though that’s without the dealer installation. For the Toyota Tacoma, the shield alone costs $430.

“It’s called a Cat Shield,” said Bostic. ... The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office also has some advice to protect the converters in your car. That includes registering your catalytic converter with ...