While rodent infestation in car vehicles is nothing new, what is concerning is the increase in damage we have seen here at Auto Correct Car Care recently. More Finksburg, MD, customers are coming in with electrical complaints and the answer is that rodents have chewed the wires causing a short in the system. The consensus in the industry is that the new soy wire coverings, used to make vehicles more eco-friendly, are also tasty treats for rodents. An interesting fact is that rodents’ teeth never stop growing, making them in a permanent state of “teething”. Their chewing antics can cause a wide array of electrical issues, including check engine lights coming on, difficulty starting, problems with the HVAC system, basically any system that needs electricity in the car, which could be anything.
So, what can we do about it. There are a few things you can do to try to deter rodents from making a residence or meal out of your car. First, you want to make sure you are not leaving your car in the same spot for several days. If it a car that is not a primary vehicle, you should keep it in a garage, or be sure to move it from time to time. This will also help extend the batteries life. Some other possible solutions are:
