Catalytic converters (Operation Feline)
Operation Feline is Hertfordshire's catalytic converter security campaign.
Catalytic converter theft
Here are some steps you can take to reduce the opportunity for a criminal to steal your catalytic converter:
- Don’t park your car or van half on the pavement as it makes it easier for the thieves to get underneath it.
- If you have a diesel van or other high clearance vehicles having your catalytic converter marked, or secured can deter thieves who steal them for the precious metal components.
- Park in a garage or other secure area if possible.
- Consider property marking your catalytic converter. It is cheap and may reduce your insurance.
- A sign in your window saying your catalytic converter has been marked may well deter thieves.
You can also buy clamps to secure your catalytic converter to your vehicle and get marking kits which are an effective deterrent against catalytic converter theft.
Models including pre 2008 Honda Jazz models, Toyota Prius (2004 to 2016 inclusive) and Toyota Arius (2012 to 2018 inclusive), are more likely to be targeted.
We are working in partnership with garages across the county who are offering free catalytic converter marking. Please see below to find your nearest participating garages.
If you have any information about catalytic converter theft please contact Hertfordshire Constabulary online or on the non-emergency 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously.
Operation Feline - garages
These garages provide free security marking for catalytic converters.
S & T Autos
167 High St
Berkhamsted
HP4 3HB
Call on 01442 876210
Delisle
Unit 2, Suite 2
Northbridge Road
Berkhamsted
HP4 1EH
Call on 01442 872711
Kwik Fit
95 South St
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 3AL
Call on 01279 658110
Smart Mechanics
160 Dunmow Road
Bishops Stortford
CM23 5HW
Kwik Fit
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Herts
WD6 1LB
Call on 0208 207 1820
JTT Autotech
High Street
Potters Bar
Call on 01707 658899 or 01701 647755
C & C Motors
Unit 4 Cranbourne Industrial Estate
Potters Bar
EN6 3JN
Call on 01707 644656
Letchworth Car Care
Unit 10 Lacre Way Letchworth
SG6 1NR
Call on 0146 2484846
Email - [email protected]
Kwik Fit
59-60 Walsworth Rd
Hitchin
SG4 9SX
Call on 01462 420365
St Albans Recovery
610 Hatfield Road
Smallford
AL4 0HP
Call on 01727 834840 or 0777 6230360
Old London Road Garage
103-105 Old London Road
St. Albans
AL1 1QD
Call on 01727867214
Kwik Fit
212 Hatfield Rd
St Albans
AL1 4LW
Call on 01727 832381
Kwik Fit
Verulam Rd
St Albans
AL3 4DW
Call on 01727 856051
Japex Automotive
Happy Valley Industrial Estate
Kings Langley
Call on 01923 260707
Langley Autocraft
Happy Valley Industrial Estate
Kings Langley
Call on 0192 3269456
New Road Service Station
50 New Road
Croxley Green
Herts
WD3 3EP
Call on 01923775144
Kwik Fit
Bridge Road East
WGC
ALl7 1JE
Call on 01707 395995
Barrowfield Autos
2 Woodfield Road
WGC
AL7 1JQ
Call on 01707 393017 or 07967 382811 ** residents WGC only**
Halfords Unit B
Bridge Park 27
Bridge Road East
WGC
AL7 1JE
Call on 01707 396097
Malmech & Mannion
3-4 Southfield
WGC
AL7 4ST
Call on 01707 322668
G&B Autos UNIT 12
Little Burrowfield
WGC
AL7 4SW
Call on 01707 707110
Email [email protected]
Wings of Welwyn
5 Southfield
WGC
AL7 4ST
Call on 01707 320174
LJ Whiteman and Son
Welwyn Test Centre
27a/b Hyde Way
WGC
AL7 3UQ
Call on 01707 373622
Fairway Tyre and Auto Services
1 Bury Road
Hatfield
AL10 8BJ
Call on 01707 268740