Posted By MichaelM If there is an unwanted visitor in the dashboard, what would happen if it decided to make itself know when the vehicle was doing 70 on the motorway? If this has been reported and then there is a subsequent crash you would be in deep rats doo doo! It is not just wiels disease (COSHH) you have to worry about but your overall duty of care. The rental company must ensure the vehicle is fit for purpose as they have a duty of care also.

Posted By Smiff I've hired him another van, he's locking it up with a rat box and a trap in the footwell, and he'll get the upholstery steamed once the hitch-hiker has shuffled off this mortal coil. Probably get a garage inspection, too in case safety-critical bits are hanginig in shreds. This is going to ge expensive! I can't lay a fit for purpose rap on the hire company, WE took it onto a brownfield remediation site (known for rodents), and we've had it for some time. I'm sure Ratus didn't come with the van, well, it's not got a Welsh accent anyway. I just can't believe Rentokill, E. Health or any other pest controllers in the Town's phonebook would even look at it!

Posted By Mark Talbot John, been away from company vans a long time then? Every one I've ever been in seems to have enough remnants of pies, crisps, and sandwiches to keep a young child alive let alone a rodent! A small mouse weighs a few grammes, it doesn't take much to keep them alive. As for trapping them, I heard they prefer chocolate to cheese.

Posted By MichaelM Karen I would be more worried if it was a pregnant male rodent!!