Question about the weirdest repair request I got at my shop in Boise

A customer brought in a vintage radio that had a family of mice living inside, and they asked if I could fix the radio without disturbing the 'tenants'.

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wren23014d ago

Wait, did they seriously want you to keep the mice in there? That's a health code nightmare. You can't fix something with live animals inside, it's not safe for anyone. They'd need a wildlife removal person first, then you could see what the mice chewed up.

ross.christopher14d ago

Exactly, you need to clear the pests first, no question. Rodents chew through wiring insulation and hoses, which is a fire risk. I've had customers bring in cars with nests in the airbox, and you can't even see the damage until it's all cleaned out. A mechanic can't work safely with animals running around, it's a liability thing. Get an exterminator, then we can assess what needs fixing.

aaron88014d ago

Actually, exterminators usually handle bugs, not wildlife like rodents.