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[Closed] Van woes (rodent content)

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Our van (2014 Tourneo Custom - new to us in June) broke down this week. Was hoping that it would be a warranty thing but dealer reckons that a rodent has chewed through the dpf sensor and fuel vaporizer pump which has blocked the dpf.
£600 repairs not covered under the warranty.
Firstly, does this sound legit? (have asked them to retain old parts).
Secondly, how can I prevent this happening again?


 
Posted : 14/10/2016 12:56 pm
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Buy a cat or failing that mouse/rat trap???


 
Posted : 14/10/2016 1:01 pm
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Had a mouse in my Transit, caught with a humane trap and removed before it did any damage.
Know someone who's fuel tank was gnawed through by a rat, PITA to replace and quite pricey, insurance coughed up for it though, apparently reasonably common on tractors.


 
Posted : 14/10/2016 1:03 pm
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It's just really frustrating. Have no idea how to reduce the risk of it happening again.
I park on the road and there are loads of squirrels everywhere so i'm assuming it's one of them...


 
Posted : 14/10/2016 1:45 pm