Squirrels Cause Chaos: Acorn Invasion in Car Engines

0:00On March 4th, motorists and Petersfield Hampshire are dealing with squirrels cramming acorns into their car engines, causing vehicles to lose power, and trigger warning lights. Mechanics at a local garage pulled out 200 acorns from one air intake pipe alone. This is the second time in a week they fixed a similar problem. Drivers fell huge relief after dodging expensive turbo repairs and even laughed about the furry copards. The garage team called it very unusual since they normally handled just a few cases a year. Squirrels usually buried nuts underground or in trees, but lately they're picking warm engine bays instead. Rodents like these can chew through wiring too, leading to hundreds of pounds in damage. Garage staff urged drivers to inspect engine bays regularly and use protective tape laced with chili pepper extract. With acorn season underway, staying vigilant could save you a headache down the road.