--- title: "squirrel repellent for car engines — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (56/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/squirrel-repellent-for-car-engines" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:06:36.591Z" locale: en meta: description: "squirrel repellent for car engines shows low returns (0.8%), but a small market ($507K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "squirrel repellent for car engines shows low returns (0.8%), but a small market ($507K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "squirrel repellent for car engines — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (56/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **squirrel repellent for car engines** **Worth a look****56/100 ** squirrel repellent for car engines shows low returns (0.8%), but a small market ($507K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$507K** **Growth (1y)** **+236.8%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **10** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Price range** **$18.26–$54.18** **Returns** **0.8%** **Rating** **4.1★** **Worth a look** Scored 56/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **25** ×0.30 Growth **81** ×0.30 Competition **34** ×0.20 Quality gap **76** ×0.10 Returns **94** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 23 weeks — +236.8% year over year. 4K2KSpike '26Feb '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26 ## **Competition** - Mighty Mint38% - Loraffe25% - BORHOOD9% - Rid-a-Rat8% - Motrapso6% - CIIC4% - Other (4 brands)10% The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 17 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Top 5 brand share** **85%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Mighty Mint Peppermint Oil Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicles Natural Mouse & Rat Control for Car Engines RVs Trucks & Boats Plant-Based Extra-Strong Formula 16 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FCtzJ-ERL.jpg) [**Mighty Mint Peppermint Oil Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicles Natural Mouse & Rat Control for Car Engines RVs Trucks & Boats Plant-Based Extra-Strong Formula 16 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BTRQRBM) Mighty Mint$21.064.3★5,86126%▼falling 2 ![Loraffe Battery Operated Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Car Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UrWoJXP8L.jpg) [**Loraffe Battery Operated Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Car Engines**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKBHH15) Loraffe$27.254.1★3,58317%▼falling 3 ![Mighty Mint Gallon (128 oz) Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicle Engines and Interiors - Cars Trucks RVs & Boats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41okX+ApZJL.jpg) [**Mighty Mint Gallon (128 oz) Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicle Engines and Interiors - Cars Trucks RVs & Boats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJWNDYS) Mighty Mint$35.794.3★5,86112%▲rising 4 ![BORHOOD Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent 2 Pack Plug-in Mouse Rat Pest Bat Squirrels Repellent for Car with Battery Powered Under Hood Keep Mice Out of Cars Engines Indoor Garage Storage Room-Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-UwHUfynL.jpg) [**BORHOOD Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent 2 Pack Plug-in Mouse Rat Pest Bat Squirrels Repellent for Car with Battery Powered Under Hood Keep Mice Out of Cars Engines Indoor Garage Storage Room-Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGMYRZHH) BORHOOD$50.964.4★1716%▲rising 5 ![Rid A Rat Model RC-4 Designed for Use in Vehicle Engines RVs BBQs and Boats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aFdG2bAAL.jpg) [**Rid A Rat Model RC-4 Designed for Use in Vehicle Engines RVs BBQs and Boats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW92LPQP) Rid-a-Rat$44.614.5★256%▲rising 6 ![Peppermint Oil to Repel Mice and Rats 4 Pack for Car Engines Mouse Repellent Keeping Rodents Out of House Garages Human Pet Dog Plant Safe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41c+gznrUBL.jpg) [**Peppermint Oil to Repel Mice and Rats 4 Pack for Car Engines Mouse Repellent Keeping Rodents Out of House Garages Human Pet Dog Plant Safe**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WDDGKVD) Motrapso$18.264.0★2,4986%▼falling 7 ![Loraffe 2-Pack 12V/24V Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Vehicles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rsYsZYZOL.jpg) [**Loraffe 2-Pack 12V/24V Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Vehicles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D118ZRJ) Loraffe$54.184.2★3,0323%▼falling 8 ![Loraffe Under Hood Rodent Repeller Battery Operated Ultrasonic Car Rat Repellent Mice Deterrent Keep Animal Away from Car Vehicle Protection 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jy--8uaSL.jpg) [**Loraffe Under Hood Rodent Repeller Battery Operated Ultrasonic Car Rat Repellent Mice Deterrent Keep Animal Away from Car Vehicle Protection 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6JZ2J4) Loraffe$52.634.1★2,9663%▼falling 9 ![Rodent Repellent for Car Engine Battery Powered Under Hood Ultrasonic Mouse Repellent with LED Strobe Light & Vibration Sensor Protects Vehicle Wiring for Cars Trucks SUVs RVs Garage Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418WEwRFIrL.jpg) [**Rodent Repellent for Car Engine Battery Powered Under Hood Ultrasonic Mouse Repellent with LED Strobe Light & Vibration Sensor Protects Vehicle Wiring for Cars Trucks SUVs RVs Garage Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS92Z924) HUECLOR$36.033.2★193%▲rising 10 ![Ultrasonic Plug-in Electronic Rat Squirrels Bat Bug Spider Repeller Battery Operated Deterrent Control Mice Replace Pest & Rodent Mouse Repellent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eeYG3jGeL.jpg) [**Ultrasonic Plug-in Electronic Rat Squirrels Bat Bug Spider Repeller Battery Operated Deterrent Control Mice Replace Pest & Rodent Mouse Repellent**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2Q75P1L) CIIC$52.094.2★752%▲rising 11 ![BugMD Rodent Repellent for Car Engines | Natural Peppermint Oil Spray to Repel Rats Mice & Squirrels from Cars RVs & Trucks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RuvR0unxL.jpg) [**BugMD Rodent Repellent for Car Engines | Natural Peppermint Oil Spray to Repel Rats Mice & Squirrels from Cars RVs & Trucks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1WWSX9H) BugMD$19.614.4★1672%—flat 12 ![Plug-in Mouse Rat Pest Bat Squirrels Repellent for Car with Battery Powered Under Hood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UxhXUahwL.jpg) [**Plug-in Mouse Rat Pest Bat Squirrels Repellent for Car with Battery Powered Under Hood**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGNJ5TN8) BORHOOD$53.454.0★212%▲rising 13 ![12V/24V Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Car Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HDE7VlaiL.jpg) [**12V/24V Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Car Engines**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCKBGY8) Loraffe$28.584.2★5,3042%▼falling 14 ![Exterminators Choice Vehicle Defense Spray - 32 Ounce Peppermint Car Spray for Mice & Rats - Rat Protection for Car Engine - Anti Squirrel Solution for Vehicles & Trucks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aFDOi7EoL.jpg) [**Exterminators Choice Vehicle Defense Spray - 32 Ounce Peppermint Car Spray for Mice & Rats - Rat Protection for Car Engine - Anti Squirrel Solution for Vehicles & Trucks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DTBOV06) Exterminators Choice$20.214.1★6,8492%▼falling 15 ![Ultrasonic Electronic Rat Bat Bug Spider Repeller Battery Operated Deterrent Control Mice for Car Engines Indoor Outdoor Plug-in](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XYgcLLZYL.jpg) [**Ultrasonic Electronic Rat Bat Bug Spider Repeller Battery Operated Deterrent Control Mice for Car Engines Indoor Outdoor Plug-in**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1XMNLH1) CIIC$53.413.6★332%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Mighty Mint Peppermint Oil Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicles Natural Mouse & Rat Control for Car Engines RVs Trucks & Boats Plant-Based Extra-Strong Formula 16 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FCtzJ-ERL.jpg)**Mighty Mint Peppermint Oil Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicles Natural Mouse & Rat Control for Car Engines RVs Trucks & Boats Plant-Based Extra-Strong Formula 16 oz** Mighty Mint**$21.06**4.3★5,861 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BTRQRBM) [![Loraffe Battery Operated Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Car Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UrWoJXP8L.jpg)**Loraffe Battery Operated Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Car Engines** Loraffe**$27.25**4.1★3,583 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKBHH15) [![Mighty Mint Gallon (128 oz) Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicle Engines and Interiors - Cars Trucks RVs & Boats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41okX+ApZJL.jpg)**Mighty Mint Gallon (128 oz) Rodent Repellent Spray for Vehicle Engines and Interiors - Cars Trucks RVs & Boats** Mighty Mint**$35.79**4.3★5,861 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJWNDYS) [![BORHOOD Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent 2 Pack Plug-in Mouse Rat Pest Bat Squirrels Repellent for Car with Battery Powered Under Hood Keep Mice Out of Cars Engines Indoor Garage Storage Room-Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-UwHUfynL.jpg)**BORHOOD Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent 2 Pack Plug-in Mouse Rat Pest Bat Squirrels Repellent for Car with Battery Powered Under Hood Keep Mice Out of Cars Engines Indoor Garage Storage Room-Black** BORHOOD**$50.96**4.4★171 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGMYRZHH) [![Rid A Rat Model RC-4 Designed for Use in Vehicle Engines RVs BBQs and Boats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aFdG2bAAL.jpg)**Rid A Rat Model RC-4 Designed for Use in Vehicle Engines RVs BBQs and Boats** Rid-a-Rat**$44.61**4.5★25 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW92LPQP) [![Peppermint Oil to Repel Mice and Rats 4 Pack for Car Engines Mouse Repellent Keeping Rodents Out of House Garages Human Pet Dog Plant Safe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41c+gznrUBL.jpg)**Peppermint Oil to Repel Mice and Rats 4 Pack for Car Engines Mouse Repellent Keeping Rodents Out of House Garages Human Pet Dog Plant Safe** Motrapso**$18.26**4.0★2,498 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WDDGKVD) [![Loraffe 2-Pack 12V/24V Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Vehicles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rsYsZYZOL.jpg)**Loraffe 2-Pack 12V/24V Ultrasonic Under Hood Rodent Repellent for Vehicles** Loraffe**$54.18**4.2★3,032 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D118ZRJ) [![Loraffe Under Hood Rodent Repeller Battery Operated Ultrasonic Car Rat Repellent Mice Deterrent Keep Animal Away from Car Vehicle Protection 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jy--8uaSL.jpg)**Loraffe Under Hood Rodent Repeller Battery Operated Ultrasonic Car Rat Repellent Mice Deterrent Keep Animal Away from Car Vehicle Protection 2 Pack** Loraffe**$52.63**4.1★2,966 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6JZ2J4) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Smell**22% *“Great smell”* **Pest/Insect Control**19% *“Keeps mice away”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“The build quality is solid”* **Ease Of Use**8% *“Convenient to use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“Works as Advertised”* **Assembly/Installation**5% *“Easy to assemble”* **Value For Money**4% *“Good value”* **Spray/Flow**2% *“This spray works well”* **Durability**2% *“seems durable”* **Battery Life**2% *“battery life is good”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**35% *“Never worked”* **Pest/Insect Control**19% *“Didnt repel anything”* **Value For Money**8% *“is a tad costly for what it is”* **Smell**7% *“Smells Strong”* **Durability**3% *“short lifespan”* **Spray/Flow**3% *“Spray did not work”* **Quality-Overall**2% *“The company needs better quality control”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“THIS IS FALSELY ADVERTISED”* **Battery Life**1% *“It has no power”* **Natural Resource Wastage**1% *“Didnt work for me waste of time and money”* #### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall31% - Pest/Insect Control13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Smell7% - Value For Money5% - Leak-Proof5% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Spray/Flow4% - Size-Overall4% - Assembly/Installation2%