The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) has dubbed 2023 the “unofficial year of the rat” after revealing alarming statistics of rodents causing substantial damage to vehicles. In an unexpected twist, it appears that these small creatures have been responsible for major automotive issues, resulting in costly repairs for car owners.
Breakdowns attributed to rodents have surged by 55% from 196 incidents in the first 11 months of 2018 to a record-breaking 303 incidents over the same period in 2023, according to the RAC. This concerning trend becomes even more pronounced with the change of seasons, showing an average increase of 66% from summer to autumn over the past five years.
