Crown Hyundai Tampa Bay Area Dealership Offers Tips to Prevent Rodent Damage

Mar 2, 2013

Believe it or not, tiny little rodents like field mice can find your Tampa Bay area Hyundai as comfortable as a five star hotel. They have access to the inside of your vehicle from underneath the vehicle or through the engine. The interior of your Hyundai is not only a comfy place to sleep it could become a buffet for the little critters.

Leftover Dangers

Normally rodents would not be interested in your vehicle but if you provide temptations such as leftover food or an endless supply of crumbs, the temptation can be just too much to pass up. As busy people, we tend to live in our vehicles during the week – eating while we drive and then forgetting to clean up. Trash that builds up can smell like an opportunity mice, chipmunks, and squirrels cannot resist.

Once the rodents enter the vehicle you may find droppings and other evidence they have been visiting your vehicle. But you may first notice other more damaging signs. Rodents may try building a nest using the fabric and stuffing in your upholstery. They can chew through your carpets and even eat the paperwork in your glove compartment. It doesn’t take a lot of time for them to do major damage.

Dealing with the Infestation

Even just one little mouse can make a big mess. If there are multiple animals hanging out in your vehicle, it could get worse. As soon as you identify an infestation, it is vital to get rid of the rodents as soon as possible. You may have to set traps in the vehicle. Snap traps or the traps that let animals enter but not leave may be necessary. Hide the traps under the seats and check them often.

You will also need to be proactive about cleaning your vehicle and keeping it clean. Start with a thorough vacuuming to remove debris and crumbs that may be leading the critters inside. Remove stains and smells with a deep clean detailing from our dealership. By getting rid of the garbage, you can help reduce the visits to your vehicle.

Any damage that has occurred to the inside or wiring of your vehicle needs professional attention from our Tampa Bay area Hyundai service center. We can repair damaged interiors and evaluate the condition of the wiring in your vehicle to ensure rodents have not caused potential mechanical issues.