How to Keep Mice Out of Your Car
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Here are precautions for preventing mice from entering your car: 1. Parking location: Park as far away as possible from areas where mice are active, such as garbage dumps, ditches, or grassy areas. 2. Regular cleaning: Regularly inspect and clean your car to check for signs of mouse activity and maintain cleanliness. 3. Inspect ventilation components: Examine the integrity of your car's air conditioning and ventilation systems, as mice often enter through these areas; install rodent-proof mesh on vulnerable entry points. 4. Install rodent repellents: Use electronic ultrasonic repellents in your car to deter mice; you can also place rodent deterrent packets in hidden locations inside the vehicle.
Having repaired dozens of cars with rodent-damaged wiring in the workshop, the most practical solution is to install a metal mesh cover over the engine bay after parking. Rodents are particularly attracted to chew on wire insulation, especially the new-car plastic smell which acts as an irresistible lure. During weekend car washes, prioritize spraying the engine bay corners—the scent of rodent urine attracts more pests. Avoid parking near dumpsters or wall gaps, and never leave snacks in the car. Last week, an owner spent 800 yuan fixing ABS wires severed by rodents. Regularly inspect tires for gnaw marks, as they serve as rodent highways into the engine bay. Immediately disinfect any rodent droppings found—don’t wait for wiring damage to occur.
