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I run marketing for a company that makes rodent and pest exclusion products. In the course of our product development we've consulted with multiple rodentologists and done a bunch of our own testing and as @carreatime discovered, repellants are for the most part ineffective. Some may have a short term effect as rats are generally neophobic but once they get used to it it's game on again. The only sure things are trapping them before they get in or putting up a physical barrier that they can't chew through, climb over or dig under. This is what our stuff does but we are primarily focused on keeping them out of structures (houses, apartments, warehouses, etc.).
We are constantly contacted by people asking if we have a solution for their cars and trucks but it's not something we do at the moment.
The one thing I've seen that looks like it might actually be effective is this (i have no actual experience with their product and can't vouch for the efficacy beyond my experience in the industry) https://www.thegridguard.com/automobile-rodent-control . Basically puts an electric fence like grid around your car. Just don't get out of the car with bare feet!
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Just returned from the dealer after finding out that my engine problem was caused by rodents eating my wiring harness. Bronco ran great yesterday but had several warnings for failed systems this morning. New engine harness is 2k and not covered by warranty, but I should only have to pay my deductible on my insurance. Saves me at least 1.5K out of pocket. First time I have had this problem in 58years of car ownership and at least 50 different vehicles.
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