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How to Prevent Mice from Living in Your Clients’ Cars

January 8, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How to Prevent Mice from Living in Your Clients' Cars

When the temperature drops, people aren’t the only ones looking for a warm, cozy place to hide from the elements. Mice and other rodents often seek shelter in vehicles, especially project cars sitting in your auto upholstery garage or lot.

While these furry freeloaders might find your client’s car appealing, they can cause havoc that’s anything but cute. They chew through wires, shred upholstery, nest in seat foam, and leave behind droppings and urine that make cars look (and smell) horrible. Even worse, their waste carries pathogens like hantavirus, posing health risks to you and your clients.

To save yourself (and your clients) from the misery of a rodent invasion, here are some easy steps you can take to protect cars during the winter season:

1. Seal the Entry Points

Rodents can squeeze through holes as small as a dime, so inspect cars for potential entry points. Pay special attention to gaps around pedals, vents, and undercarriages. Use steel wool or silicone sealant to block these areas, as rodents hate chewing through them.

2. Use Scented Deterrents

Rodents have a sensitive sense of smell, and they’re not fans of certain odors. Make use of peppermint oil, cedar wood, or even commercial rodent repellents to keep them away.

3. Advocate for Cleanliness

Encourage clients to clean out food wrappers, crumbs, and other debris that might attract pests before leaving their vehicles at your shop. A simple vacuum cleaning can do wonders.

4. Install Protective Covers

Suggest customers install rodent-proof covers for air intakes, engine compartments and wiring. Many manufacturers offer mesh or hard-plastic covers that can be retrofitted to problem areas.

5. Be Aware of Where You Park

Park your clients’ cars in well-lit, open areas, as rodents prefer dark, quiet spots. You can even place traps or deterrents near the vehicle for added protection.

6. Conduct Regular Inspections

If a vehicle is going to be sitting in your garage or on your lot for an extended period of time, be sure to regularly inspect upholstery, wiring and common nesting spots for signs of rodent activity.

By keeping clients’ cars critter-free, you’re not just saving their vehicles — you’re saving your hard work and reputation. So, roll up your sleeves, stock up on peppermint oil, and get ready to outsmart those tiny invaders. Because when it comes to the battle between rodents and upholstery, your shop can’t afford to lose.

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Filed Under: Archive, How-to Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Rodents

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