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  1. Its just a fluke thing, why all of a sudden would the mice move into the parking area? Who knows... And I wasn't saying that you were trying to make it a warranty issue. I honestly don't think plugging holes is the answer, I think dealing with the mouse infestation in the specific area you park is. Is the car parked in a garage? I assumed both of these cars were outside but Eda alluded to having a garage. Call an exterminator...even if it is outside... A couple of outdoor cats would keep the mice away from the area immediately around your house though, and thats all that matters... Here's an interesting question, did that outdoor cat die around the same time you started getting mice in your previous RX300?
  2. You might try using those "ultrasonic" plug-ins. They are available at most hardware or big box stores. Run an extension cord into the car and faithfully plug in one of these devices, every single night. You're trying to make your car uninviting for a rodent to live in. Just don't close the door or window on the cord and create a fire hazard and don't drive off with the cord still plugged in, etc., etc. Try plugging in some of these devices in the garage too. Just a thought, as using poison is going to result in a odor you won't want to endure whether the dead mouse ends up in your garage or your car. Hi There, After selling my Prius because it was literally over-run with mice, I'm not thrilled to hear this about the Lexus. Can someone whose dealt with the mouse issue take photos of where I need to screen so I know what I'm looking for. Thanks to all of you for the very speedy replies. Here's hoping to keep this car mouse free! Thanks, Josie This is a picture of the rx450h. I circled the area where the mice entered the rx300. The rx450h is a little different... I'm not sure yet... there might be more places for them to get into the air conditioning system. I just got the car so I'm spraying peppermint oil at night temporarily so they hopefully don't find the holes until I figure out how to block them. I'll probably have my brother who is an aviation engineer and pretty clever seal it up for me. He has the expertise, equipment and materials to do a professional job. Hopefully your friend(s) got in through the windows or something because once they find a way in their friends just follow the "markings" they left. Thanks so much for the very clear photo. I think steel wool is the best bet. It would hurt the car and the mice don't like to chew on it because it hurts their teeth. I'll keep you all posted as to how this battle turns out. I just love my car and am literally sick at heart to evidence of mice inside the car. Thanks, Josie
  3. You might try using those "ultrasonic" plug-ins. They are available at most hardware or big box stores. Run an extension cord into the car and faithfully plug in one of these devices, every single night. You're trying to make your car uninviting for a rodent to live in. Just don't close the door or window on the cord and create a fire hazard and don't drive off with the cord still plugged in, etc., etc. Try plugging in some of these devices in the garage too. Just a thought, as using poison is going to result in a odor you won't want to endure whether the dead mouse ends up in your garage or your car. Hi There, After selling my Prius because it was literally over-run with mice, I'm not thrilled to hear this about the Lexus. Can someone whose dealt with the mouse issue take photos of where I need to screen so I know what I'm looking for. Thanks to all of you for the very speedy replies. Here's hoping to keep this car mouse free! Thanks, Josie
  4. Yes, but how are did the mouse get inside the car, like where people sit?
  5. Whatever you do, don't use poison - they crawl up into some unreachable crevace (they can actually pass through a hole the size of a quarter), rot away and really stink up the car. I'd use one those special traps that doesn't kill the vermin just traps them. You bait the trap. It's balanced with the bait at one end. When the mouse enters and moves to the end wih the food, the trap shifts because of the weight of the mouse and the door shuts. You can then either dispose of the whole trap or just release them outside. I've also heard of soaking cotton balls with 100% pure peppermint oil to send the critters packing, but you have to leave them an exit and the oil is toxic to cats. I'd do something soon because they can damage wiring and insulation where ever they find it, not to mention if they don't find any food, they'll croak inside you car and you'll be buying air fresheners by the dozen!
  6. Whatever you do, don't use poison - they crawl up into some unreachable crevace (they can actually pass through a hole the size of a quarter), rot away and really stink up the car. I'd use one those special traps that doesn't kill the vermin just traps them. You bait the trap. It's balanced with the bait at one end. When the mouse enters and moves to the end wih the food, the trap shifts because of the weight of the mouse and the door shuts. You can then either dispose of the whole trap or just release them outside. I've also heard of soaking cotton balls with 100% pure peppermint oil to send the critters packing, but you have to leave them an exit and the oil is toxic to cats. I'd do something soon because they can damage wiring and insulation where ever they find it, not to mention if they don't find any food, they'll croak inside you car and you'll be buying air fresheners by the dozen!
  7. Help! I need advice. I just discovered mouse droppings in my four-month-old rx450h. I only found four or five droppings, but I'm sort of freaking out about it. Can anyone help me figure out how they're getting in the car and how I can get them out? I live in semi-rural Vermont and I garage the car. Other than this, I just adore my car, but I'm not happy about this, to say the least. Thanks, Josie
  8. The car wash guys actually spent what seemed like an inordinate amount of time spraying the bottom of the car. I won't go anymore unless it's well above freezing. I love the parking brake!
  9. Ah, that makes perfect sense. It was below zero when this happened. And the day before all this started I had gone to the car wash and I swear that everything started after that. Thanks to all for the good advice, Josie
  10. First, apologies to all for my many replies. I'm new and I have understood how replying works. So, no, never on an incline and yes to snow and sometimes gravel underneath the car. It really feels like the wheels are frozen to the ground, if that makes any sense. Thank again, Josie
  11. Hi there I just got the RX450h and am loving it, except for one thing. When the car is cold and it's cold out (I live in Vermont) I put the car in reverse and it's almost like the car is stuck on something and can't quite get over it. I just give it a little more gas and then it's fine. The car runs great otherwise. Thoughts? Josie
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