It’s early in the morning, you get into your car, turn the key – and suddenly the engine runs unevenly or a warning light comes on. By the time the garage takes a look, the unpleasant surprise often comes: a marten has been at work in your engine compartment.
Marten damage is one of the most common annoyances for drivers in Switzerland. The small animals may look harmless, but they can chew through cables, hoses, and insulation material in no time.
In this article, you’ll learn what marten damage actually is, how it happens, what you should do if it occurs – and how it’s handled in the Carvolution car subscription.
What Is Marten Damage?
Marten damage occurs when a marten wreaks havoc in your car’s engine compartment. Typical damage includes:
Severed ignition cables
Gnawed cooling hoses
Damaged vacuum hoses
Torn insulation and soundproofing material
The problem: the consequences range from minor malfunctions to dangerous defects, especially if brake lines or critical electronics are affected.
How Does Marten Damage Happen?
Martens are curious, clever – and particularly active during mating season in spring. The engine compartment attracts them because it’s warm, protected, and full of intriguing smells.
Especially tricky: if your car was previously parked somewhere another marten marked its territory, the next marten may chew up anything that smells like a rival during a territorial fight.
What Should You Do If It Happens?
Drive to a garage immediately or, depending on the extent of the damage, call a specialist – even if the car still works, cables and hoses should be checked without delay.
Document the damage – take photos for your insurance.
Contact your insurance – many partial coverage policies include marten damage, sometimes including consequential damage.
Preventive measures – such as marten protection grids, ultrasonic devices, or special sheathing for cables.
How Does Carvolution Handle It?
A marten damage is always annoying – but with Carvolution it’s quickly resolved. Since it can happen at any time, you don’t have to worry with the Carvolution Car Subscription: insurance is included and takes care of both organization and handling.
If a marten strikes, you simply report the incident to Carvolution. We make sure your car is repaired and that you’re quickly back on the road without worries. No complicated insurance questions, no unexpected costs – just relaxed driving.
Conclusion: Small animal, big consequences
Martens may be small – but the damage they cause can be big and expensive. If affected, you should act quickly and have the damage repaired professionally.
With the Carvolution car subscription, you’re on the safe side: insurance, service, and repairs are included. That way you stay relaxed – even if a marten takes a liking to your car.
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