Rats chewing my fuel lines?

I recently smelt fuel on my drive. I called my local Mercedes Dealer who sent a mechanic and diagnosed that a rat or similar creature had chewed the fuel hose. Is this feasonable?

Asked on 1 January 2012 by Arthur Green

Answered by Honest John

Yes. Could also have been fox cubs. Try: www.pestcontrolshop.co.uk/

Tags: fuel leak technical issues

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