Rodents find car engines a great place to call home…unfortunately, it can lead to costly repairs.
Rodents need to chew to keep their teeth trimmed, so we can’t blame them looking for something to gnaw on. They also like to create nests in the nooks and crannies of vehicles.
To avoid having these uninvited passengers, park in a garage. We typically see damage from rodents in vehicles that are kept outside and not driven regularly. Try to drive your cars regularly or at least move them from one spot to another.
If garage parking isn’t an option, park away from bushes and shrubbery that might attract rodents. Bird feeders are a secondary source of food for them, as they go after dropped seeds. Park away from feeders, as well as other food sources like dog and cat food, compost, garbage cans, etc.
And keep your car clean on the inside: throw out those long-lost fries and get rid of the food wrappers. Rats especially have an extra-ordinary sense of smell, so by keeping your car’s interior clean, it will be less of a temptation for them.
If you do incur rodent damage, talk with our service department. And reach out to your car insurance agent: if you carry comprehensive car insurance, the expense of repairs might be covered.
Thump the hood
Engines and wheel wells are warm, dark and downright attractive to all kinds of creatures, including cats. In the winter, many drivers will thump the hood of their vehicles — not so hard that it causes damage — just enough to scare off any critters that might be underneath.
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Kristina Jara
Kristina has been with Capitol Auto Group for over two years as a Service Business Development Specialist. Kristina and her husband Austin have two amazing children, Thomas who is 5, and Kiylee who is 4. “There are so many things I love about working for Capitol, including how it’s become another family to me,” Kristina says. In her spare time she enjoys doing puzzles with her family and reading books with her children.
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