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Why does my car smell of bad foodstuff?
I own a 2011 Honda Insight. It has had its first service end of November with 8000 miles on the clock. After it was serviced I used it for about a week and then went on holiday, and the car stood in my garage for over three weeks. I have discovered that it has a "rotten smell" in the car like bad foodstuff. There is none in the car. Your suggestion as to the cause would be greatly appreciated.
Asked on 9 February 2013 by TG, via email
Answered by
Honest John
Dead mouse in the ventilation trunking.
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