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Motor insurance claims for rodent damage have soared, with furry invaders wreaking havoc by nesting in cars, chomping through wiring and even gnawing seatbelts. ‌

Aviva reported a staggering 28% yearly rise in motor claims for rodent damage throughout 2024. ‌

The insurer is now warning drivers to take steps to safeguard their vehicles from rats and mice during the chillier months – when claims typically spike as creatures hunt for warm hideaways. ‌

The typical claim in 2024 reached £2,494, based on Aviva's figures – though one extreme case witnessed by the firm cost over £24,000, forcing the vehicle to be scrapped after extensive damage to both its interior and exterior.

Average claim expenses for rodent-inflicted damage rose by approximately 11% year-on-yea

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