My "emissions system" warning light came on Saturday, at the same time my car started running rough so I pulled over to check my manual regarding that particular warning light. The manual said it was okay to drive but get it in for service soon so I went home and made an appointment for today.
I just bought the car in November as "certified pre-owned" so it is still under full warranty, I assumed that any repairs needed would be covered. But the mechanic told me that a rodent had chewed through my wiring harness, which would need to be replaced for two-hundred-some dollars. Apparently my warranty doesn't cover mice so I am on the hook for it.
When I got home (in the free loaner car) I googled mouse damage to cars and discovered that the new soy-coated wires they use in cars now are apparently quite tasty to mice. Honda customers have initiated a federal class action lawsuit against Honda for using wires they know will attract mice, then not covering the rodent damage under warranty.
My car is a Kia so the outcome of their lawsuit might not help me but I will be watching closely. I will probably mention it before I pay for the repairs as well, on the off chance I could convince them the repairs should be covered.
What do other Mustachians think? Should rodent damage be covered by the warranty if the car manufacturer is using materials they know will encourage rodent damage?