- NYC auto repair shops report more people bringing their cars in for repair due to rats nesting inside their vehicle’s hoods and engines.
- The increase in rats seeking shelter in cars is a ripple effect of Covid lockdowns, with rats expanding their search for shelter and more people purchasing cars.
- While these vehicle owners didn’t see the rats inside their cars, many heard strange noises upon ignition and/or ‘check engine’ notifications.
- Mechanics report finding bread, chicken bones and other food scraps nearby engines.
