Are rats attracted to your car wires? Experts aren't sure

Are rats attracted to your car wires? Experts aren't sure

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A Toronto woman reached out to Speakers Corner after being concerned rodents are attracted to and eating through wire coatings in her vehicle. Pat Taney reports.

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