Humans ain't the only things that like the R75

colinb444 · 8th December 2016, 02:13

Seems a little brown furry animal with a long tail (maybe not so little judging by the size of the droppings) has decided the wifes 75 would make a good home.
Within the last week it has totaly wrecked the inside of the car, eaten most of the back of the drivers seat and is now starting on the back seat (leather). ABS and Airbag wires chewed through.
Suggested locking the cat in the car but got a clip round the earhole from the missus so i guess that's out.
Been putting poison in the car and it is happily munching that. Had the boot emptied, back seat out at the weekend but could not find anything.
Mechanic friend has had it up on ramps and had a good look underneath, can't find any holes/way in.
Luckily i have a spare leather interior but not going to put that in till i find the little blighter.
Anyone know of any weak spots on the rover 75 where it could be getting in?

steveo · 8th December 2016, 04:28

Hi
It may have got in through an open window or door at some point , other than that pollen filter and or heater ducting or the rear boot vents

Regards
Steve

topman · 8th December 2016, 07:48

I take it's a mouse? If so I'd go with the cat option.

colinb444 · 8th December 2016, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by topman

I take it's a mouse? If so I'd go with the cat option.

No not a mouse, the bigger option.
Where are the boot vents?

topman · 8th December 2016, 10:38

Well if the cat's not upto the job borrow a jack russell. Your problem will be solved very quickly. As your changing the interior anyway it won't matter about damage.
I see your OH is against the idea but if you just wait for it to die it could be quite wait.

The boot vents are under the side trim in the boot.

roverbarmy · 8th December 2016, 11:14

As above, a Jack Russell will know instantly if something is in there. I had one and know what they are like!

Cute and furry until they "smell a rat"!

RPWC · 8th December 2016, 11:17

Border terrier will do the same

8th December 2016, 02:13	#1
colinb444 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Co Durham Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Humans ain't the only things that like the R75 Seems a little brown furry animal with a long tail (maybe not so little judging by the size of the droppings) has decided the wifes 75 would make a good home. Within the last week it has totaly wrecked the inside of the car, eaten most of the back of the drivers seat and is now starting on the back seat (leather). ABS and Airbag wires chewed through. Suggested locking the cat in the car but got a clip round the earhole from the missus so i guess that's out. Been putting poison in the car and it is happily munching that. Had the boot emptied, back seat out at the weekend but could not find anything. Mechanic friend has had it up on ramps and had a good look underneath, can't find any holes/way in. Luckily i have a spare leather interior but not going to put that in till i find the little blighter. Anyone know of any weak spots on the rover 75 where it could be getting in?

8th December 2016, 04:28	#2
steveo I really should get out more....... None Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: N/a Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 551 Times in 386 Posts	Heating ducts / pollen filter Hi It may have got in through an open window or door at some point , other than that pollen filter and or heater ducting or the rear boot vents Regards Steve

8th December 2016, 07:48	#3
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I take it's a mouse? If so I'd go with the cat option. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

8th December 2016, 10:38	#5
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Well if the cat's not upto the job borrow a jack russell. Your problem will be solved very quickly. As your changing the interior anyway it won't matter about damage. I see your OH is against the idea but if you just wait for it to die it could be quite wait. The boot vents are under the side trim in the boot. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

8th December 2016, 11:14	#6
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	As above, a Jack Russell will know instantly if something is in there. I had one and know what they are like! Cute and furry until they "smell a rat"! __________________ Oil in my veins!

8th December 2016, 11:17	#7
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Border terrier will do the same __________________ Cheers. Rich…