How Can a Rodent Damage Your Vehicle?
The main ways that rodents, usually rats and mice, damage your car are through chewing, nesting, and waste.
Chewing
Rodents need to frequently chew on things to sharpen their teeth. All rodents have self-sharpening incisor teeth that never stop growing. They will chew through almost anything they encounter, such as:
- Wires
- Hoses
- Plastic panels
- Power steering lines
Nesting
Rats and mice need to build nests for shelter. They harvest the nesting material from:
- Hood liner insulation
- Carpet insulation
- Interior upholstery
Common nest locations are:
- Heater blower motors
- Under the center console
- Behind plastic paneling
- Engine compartments
- Trunks
- Air conditioner ducts
Waste
Mice defecate and urinate everywhere they go. In addition to a foul smell, this can be dangerous for your health. Mice can spread hantavirus and salmonellosis to humans.
Here’s What You Need to Know
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