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Keep mice out of engine bay

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Was cleaning my car this evening and found some little mouse footprints on my engine cover...

I live up in the mountains so not surprising, but how do I keep them out? Is there a good way? Any advice appreciated!
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Peppermint oil on cotton balls works good.

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