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Coming back to the latest news it is really tragic that a life is lost, & the manufacturer will wash hands away cleanly claiming after market addons the real culprit for the fire. I would also not blame the manufacturer solely for the fire incident, but, there could be quality lapses from Maruti Suzuki's part as well, especially considering two Maruti Suzukis catching fire (out of which at least one was new). There could be some component manufacturer who is common to Tata & Maruti, who can to blamed. Further, I would shoot down the chances of a blast in LPG/CNG cylinder (as one of the fellow has pointed out) as the image I saw in the newspaper, there was no frame for the cylinder kit, & damage (except due to fire) at the rear seats & hatch (rear) door does not hint at anything like blast. IMO this fire has to do something with the engine overheating & there have been many cases when genuine locking system lock the doors, due to which the occupants cannot go out. At the end, my deepest condolences to the family who lost a member & may his soul rest in peace. PS: I feel the two threads on Maruti Suzuki's on fire can be merged. Mods, please do the needful. | |
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BHPian | ![]() Sincere condolences to the family. If it was nano then it would have been headline. Last week in Pune one Ritz and Omni caught fire when they were parked. This has been largely gone unnoticed. This news was there in Pune Mirror. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() It's very sad to read such a thing. May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to his family. ![]() Alto doesn't come with central locking IMO. So he must have installed it after market. I think these products are turning out to be unreliable and highly dangerous. We should stick to OEM products rather than going in for grey market ones. |
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| ![]() My condolences to the family and indeed a tragic loss. Somehow I feel in the forums general sentiments are like, if it is Tata then it is a manufacturing fault and if it is Maruti Suzuki then it is because of after market. I do not understand why even we have to go for after market fittings if manufacturers would have provided them in the first place. Is the total cost of car costlier than somebody's life ? Why does Maruti not provide central locking etc as a standard accessory rather than let people look out for alternatives ? Why do people have to scout for LHS mirror or adjustable rear view mirror ? Why is ABS/EBD or Fuel cutoff system not compulsory in even entry level cars ? |
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I am talking of aam junta. OT: Diesel does not catches fire under normal conditions. Right? So is it safer to be in a Diesel car under these conditions? | |||
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1. Since it is costlier people will respect their and other's car more which may lead to lesser accidents. 2. Lesser cars on the roads. 3. Govt will be forced to upgrade Mass transit systems due to inherent public pressure. | |
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So if no of altos blast in few more weeks or months, the public perception will similarly change and u can see drastic decrease in alto. nano catching fire didnt decrease indica sales, right? which model from that manufacturer is also important. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() This is tragic. A gruesome way for anybody to meet their end. My heart goes out to the family. Are aftermarket central locking systems likely to cause such horrible incidents? I do hope someone comes with a full explanation of how ths occured. The family deserves at least that much, and so do all motorists in this country. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() We have seen such incidents of car on fire earlier also.My great concern and deep condolances to the family.Why dont the RTO make the portable fire extingusher a mandatory item in the car (like a saree guard in two wheelers) before registration.I have seen a lot of friends having it in their cars.Nowadays busses including the state transport busses have it (the bigger version)in them in kerela. ram |
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