Any idea how this happened?

[DRJJJJJ]

Noticed this when I approached my car today. Any idea what could have caused this and would it be covered under warranty repair?

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[hybrid2bev]

Looks like something chewing on the car to get into the frunk area. If that's animal damage it would not be covered.

 

[Mach1E]

I smell a rat!!

Legit start looking around at your wires. They love to eat those too.

 

[DRJJJJJ]

Looks like something chewing on the car to get into the frunk area. If that's animal damage it would not be covered.

Anyway to prove animal damage?

 

[hybrid2bev]

Anyway to prove animal damage?

That surely looks like chew marks to me. Open the frunk and pull off the cosmetic panels get a flashlight and look around inside there. Inspect the wiring and look around for signs of varments (nesting, food storage, other places under the panels that are chewed on).

 

[Deleted member 19354]

Looks like something chewing on the car to get into the frunk area. If that's animal damage it would not be covered.

However your comprehensive plan may

 

[mateo]

Warranty isn’t going to cover physical damage like that, but comprehensive auto insurance probably would.

 

[DugthePug Dad]

I throw a couple of these in my frunk.

 

[RickMachE]

Why would you think that warranty would cover some creature chewing on your vehicle?

Rats...

 

[Mach-Lee]

Rodent!

 

[Logal727]

having a problem knowing which piece this is, where is this on the car? Might be a cheap part to replace

 

[Mach-Lee]

having a problem knowing which piece this is, where is this on the car? Might be a cheap part to replace

The part is the cowl cover, it goes across the whole windshield. My guess is it costs $300.

Rodent might be living in your HVAC filter FYI, under there is where the air intake and filter sits

 

[AngryMan]

I throw a couple of these in my frunk.

I'll second this . These things WORK. I also planted peppermint plants around the garage . Apparently EVERYTHING hates the smell of peppermint .

 

[AngryMan]

If you think the culprit is still around maybe go to the grocery store and get some peppermint oil in the baking section. Pour some/all into/around the area chewed on . It should drive out the critter and let you inspect/repair the damage without the threat of a rat bite and rabies shot .
Do you park outside ?

 

[AngryMan]

The part is the cowl cover, it goes across the whole windshield. My guess is it costs $300.

Rodent might be living in your HVAC filter FYI, under there is where the air intake and filter sits

Any idea if things nearby have a soy component to them ? In , around or under the cowl ?
I was gonna ask if maybe cat urine would scare off the mouse but if that's where the air filter or air intake is ...that might just be ....unpleasant . Go with the peppermint

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