Chukar Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Hi All, The catalytic converter has been stolen on my Toyota Prius. I arranged for the repair at Toyota dealership which is 3 miles from my home. My question is can I legally drive it there or should I two the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 That depends on how loud it is, if really loud you risk getting pulled up that's if there are any police about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukar Posted October 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just now, B725 said: That depends on how loud it is, if really loud you risk getting pulled up that's if there are any police about. It's definitely much louder than a normal car! Is saying I'm driving it to garage and showing evidence that I have an the appointment any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukar Posted October 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 OK. I'll drive it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 I think you will be fine as you can prove where you are going,many years ago I got stopped for my exhaust blowing quite badly luckely I had an exhaust bandage on the seat mind you it had been there over a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 hours ago, ninjaferret said: Just drive it Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Won't be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Get yourself a baseball cap, drop it on sideways, take the drivers seat out and sit on the floor, radio on full with some BOOM BOOM music on. You'll be fine and if you see the low life dragging your cat-converter to the scrappy's run em over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) As above - less chance of being stopped if you can make yourself look like a victimised minority group person. The last three words were chosen carefully because freedom of expression is likely to offend certain members on here. Edited October 15, 2020 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Assuming you reported the theft it will be no problem driving it to be fixed. It’s a common theft and I reckon you would only get sympathy if you were pulled over. The only thing to check is none of the existing exhaust can drop and get caught on the ground when you are driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 My Ducati gets an advisory every year for a loud exhaust - never been failed for it though or pulled over by the plod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 On 15/10/2020 at 08:01, bruno22rf said: My Ducati gets an advisory every year for a loud exhaust - never been failed for it though or pulled over by the plod. It’s because they take pity on you for having a Duke- or maybe they are just amazed that you actually have a running one 😂 This is coming from an ex owner who was not a happy bunny with his when several times it cut out during overtakes ( fuel tank corroded internally and multiple fuel pump relay failures too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 It probably is against the law but when was the last time you saw a police officer on patrol? Quite possibly not this century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 Surely if it’s a Prius, you could just drive the 3 miles on electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukar Posted October 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I just drove it to dealership and as other said, no police seen on the way so no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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