How to Get Rid of Rats in Your Car Engine: A Complete Guide

“Strange noises under the hood, foul odors, chewed wires…” – Many Hanoi drivers have suffered from clever rats invading their car engines. So how do you effectively repel rats and protect your beloved vehicle from unnecessary damage? This article by Hanoi Trucks will reveal simple yet surprisingly effective ways to get rid of rats in your car engine!

Why Do Rats Get Into Car Engines?

Before exploring rat repellent methods, we need to understand why they are so fond of car engines. Mr. Nguyen Van A, a technician at Thaco Truong Hai truck dealership on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi, shared: “The car engine compartment is an ideal place for rats to shelter, especially in cold weather. It’s secluded, warm, and has many nooks and crannies for them to nest.”

In addition, leftover food, grease smells, and garbage in the car also attract rats.

Effective Ways to Repel Rats from Your Car Engine

1. Regularly Clean the Engine Compartment

Mr. Tran Van B, an expert in auto repair and author of “The Car Maintenance Handbook,” recommends regularly cleaning the engine compartment and removing leftover food and garbage to eliminate rat habitats. This cleaning should be done every 1-2 months or after each long trip.

2. Use Rat Traps

Rat traps are an effective, safe, and easy way to get rid of rats. You can use traditional snap traps or electronic rat traps, placing them in areas where rats frequent in the engine compartment.

3. Use Rat-Repelling Scents

Rats are very sensitive to smells, especially the scents of peppermint, cinnamon, chili, and garlic. You can use these ingredients to drive rats out of the engine compartment.