Cold weather drives rodents to seek warmth in engine bays, where they chew wiring and build nests from leaves, sticks and insulation.

If you thought finding loose change, old napkins, and stale french fries under the seat of your car was a problem, then you haven't experienced finding a mouse, chipmunk or other rodent inside your ...

Insurance claims by motorists for damage caused by rodents, including nesting in vehicles, chewing wiring and gnawing seatbelts, have jumped, according to an insurer. Aviva said it recorded a 28% ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Bernadette Colbert’s trouble with her preowned 2023 Honda Civic began shortly after she bought the car. She had an issue with a window, and she took it in to a Honda ...

Bernadette Colbert's trouble with her preowned 2023 Honda Civic began shortly after she bought the car. She had an issue with a window, and she took it in to a Honda dealership to have it fixed. “When ...

Rodent damage: Will your car insurance cover chewed-up wiring? Close up of rubber over wiring in car worn away by rat chewing. You slide into the driver’s seat, ready for your morning commute, only to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Taking proper care of an automobile includes maintaining a variety of essential systems that keep it in good running order. But while ensuring ...

You slide into the driver’s seat, ready for your morning commute, only to find your vehicle disabled. The culprit? A mischievous rodent who decided your car’s wiring looked like a delicious snack.