Swift Catches fire: Owner Dies

mukeshgoel · 30th May 2012, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

Request all BHPians to have this gadget in your cars always!

Good product DRIV3R.

Those who have doubts (like me) if it is an authentic site (because COD is only for orders more than Rs.1,000/-), there is an eBay listing also (looks like same seller by his ebay id and location). Plus, one can take benefits of eBay coupons also.

.sushilkumar · 30th May 2012, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp2u

just out of curiosity, can't we place something hard inside the car, which can be used to break the car windows in such emergency and escape ?

just a thought

One can Do so . I have kept a small Fire extinguisher ,a multi Purpose hammer & a original Swiss Knife picked up on one of my travels Abroad in my Punto . Some thing like Below. costs some 150 rs.

Source : - http://site4shopping.com/images/Mult...r-tool-set.JPG

Swift Catches fire: Owner Dies-untitled1.jpg

mukeshgoel · 30th May 2012, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by .sushilkumar

One can Do so . I have kept a small Fire extinguisher ,a multi Purpose hammer & a original Swiss Knife picked up on one of my travels Abroad in my Punto . Some thing like Below. costs some 150 rs.

Source : - http://site4shopping.com/images/Mult...r-tool-set.JPG
Attachment 933918

I have it my car since last 3 years.

The tools suggested by DRIV3R seems to better. I will buy it for my 2nd car.

.sushilkumar · 30th May 2012, 13:16

Ah !!

I guess I bought it based on your recommendation on other forum. small world indeed.

On the other hand, does anybody knows what is the current status of case. it ;s not in news anymore . I hope MSIL will investigate the cause of fire and take necessary corrective actions if found anything abnormal in car .

Y@SH · 30th May 2012, 14:09

Came across this product called Life Hammer

Here's a video showing its features

Automotive Life Hammer - YouTube

DRIV3R · 30th May 2012, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

Those who have doubts (like me) if it is an authentic site (because COD is only for orders more than Rs.1,000/-), there is an eBay listing also (looks like same seller by his ebay id and location). Plus, one can take benefits of eBay coupons also.

Hi Mukesh, it is genuine. I bought mine online.

I first saw this product in OD magazine, which had a short review.

Schoudhury · 30th May 2012, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

there is an eBay listing also (looks like same seller by his ebay id and location).

This is the link for ebay

SOS CarMate, Handy Utility Auto Automobile Tool Car Vehicle Emergency Lifesaving | eBay

Cheers

lambuhere1 · 30th May 2012, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

Hi Mukesh, it is genuine. I bought mine online.

I first saw this product in OD magazine, which had a short review.

Buddy, Can we have a small review on the products utility, and NOT its usage please !

lohithrao · 30th May 2012, 16:18

Do you have this? think its better then "swiss knife"??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schoudhury

This is the link for ebay

SOS CarMate, Handy Utility Auto Automobile Tool Car Vehicle Emergency Lifesaving | eBay

Cheers

Schoudhury · 30th May 2012, 16:45

If needed cant we remove the headrest on the front seats and use it , i guess it can be also used .

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Do you have this? think its better then "swiss knife"??

No i don't have it , but was about to order it , and then realized, will it not be better to keep a small hammer in the car instead of this .
But yes. this is a multi purpose one which has the following things .

Life saving especially designed hammer
Seat-belt cutter (The Seat Belt Cutter is recommended for single use)
Airbag puncture spear
Blow whistle
LED Torchlight
LED Distress Lights
Magnetic base holder

So might order it , still confused .

Cheers

alligator · 30th May 2012, 19:39

Guys if anyone is planning to buy a plier or a swiss knife, Please have a look at leatherman multi-tool kit. Only thing they lack is torch but they r built to last and IMHO better quality than swiss-knife. I always travel with one along with Hindre rescue knife. They both are always on top of my checklist before i leave for work or for driving.

Regards

DRIV3R · 31st May 2012, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Buddy, Can we have a small review on the products utility, and NOT its usage please !

Not sure of what you are expecting, can you please elaborate?

lambuhere1 · 31st May 2012, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

Not sure of what you are expecting, can you please elaborate?

I am a bit worried about the pointed tip on the hammer. Apart from it, was wondering the convenient location to keep it for ease of access in case of emergency. If you have kept it in your car, can you kindly let us know the convenient location for storage ?

Does the product stick to any surface ? Do we have any sort of a cover for teh pointed tip, so as to not cause any harm to kids in the car

Guna · 31st May 2012, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

I am a bit worried about the pointed tip on the hammer. Apart from it, was wondering the convenient location to keep it for ease of access in case of emergency. If you have kept it in your car, can you kindly let us know the convenient location for storage ?

Does the product stick to any surface ? Do we have any sort of a cover for teh pointed tip, so as to not cause any harm to kids in the car

Pointed tip seems to be retractable.
Glove-box is the best place as it should not be kept loose. Apart form chances of causing potential harm to kids, it should not be accessible to kids so that they are not tempted to play around with it

S_U_N · 2nd June 2012, 15:33

This thread title should now be changed to something else. We are no longer talking about the Swift which caught fire.
Anyway, I have now purchased two pieces of ResQMe key chain (Rs. 1000 approx per piece).
Thank you Vivek for highlighting third product.
Oliveplanet.in had only two pieces left.
Edit: I don't know how to upload photos from the edit screen on Android.

30th May 2012, 13:16	#79
.sushilkumar BANNED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: HP21 Posts: 790 Thanked: 978 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Re: Swift Catches fire: Owner Dies Ah !! I guess I bought it based on your recommendation on other forum. small world indeed. On the other hand, does anybody knows what is the current status of case. it ;s not in news anymore . I hope MSIL will investigate the cause of fire and take necessary corrective actions if found anything abnormal in car .
	() Thanks

30th May 2012, 19:39	#86
alligator Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Swift Catches fire: Owner Dies Guys if anyone is planning to buy a plier or a swiss knife, Please have a look at leatherman multi-tool kit. Only thing they lack is torch but they r built to last and IMHO better quality than swiss-knife. I always travel with one along with Hindre rescue knife. They both are always on top of my checklist before i leave for work or for driving. Regards
	() Thanks

2nd June 2012, 15:33	#90
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	This thread title should now be changed to something else. We are no longer talking about the Swift which caught fire. Anyway, I have now purchased two pieces of ResQMe key chain (Rs. 1000 approx per piece). Thank you Vivek for highlighting third product. Oliveplanet.in had only two pieces left. Edit: I don't know how to upload photos from the edit screen on Android. Last edited by S_U_N : 2nd June 2012 at 15:38.
	() Thanks