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EDIT - yes there is a downside to it that people might not be wanting to put their money to douse someone else's flames (maybe) but then a life is way important than a few bucks on an extinguisher can. Last edited by centaur : 26th December 2016 at 11:00. | |
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| ![]() Just passed near by a burning AStar at BRT. No fire tenders near by. Couldn't click since I am driving. Posting this from next red light. Last edited by myavu : 4th January 2017 at 20:09. |
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| ![]() In India, without maintenance most of them would be wasted and would not work. Medical kits and safety triangle is a different issue. |
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| ![]() In this thread many incidents have reported, parked cars catching fire automatically, especially during the night time. Even thoughthe electrical circuits may be perfect, one of the prime culprit is rodents. They get under the hood when the engine is cold and cut the wires and rubber parts. Even though it may not resulted in an immediate problem, it may get short circuited, once engine is operational due to vibration and movements. I personally had two experiences, one time rodent cut the return fuel line and next time the head light motor control wire. ![]() I think manufacturers have to consider this fact seriously and protect at least the critical positive charged wires with some rodent resistant conduits (like suraksha (red colored) tubes which is used in gas connections, which is rodent resistant). Also a frequent check - under the hood, for any loose contacts or cut wires may help to prevent any such incidents. |
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| ![]() Spotted this burnt polo near the Hyderabad Central University. Incident happened on the opposite side. I sincerely hope no one got hurt. ![]() Someone posted a video of the car online mentioning the car caught fire after hitting a dump of sand. I too spotted the sand but not sure if that's the cause of this accident. Last edited by sunishsamuel : 11th January 2017 at 12:34. |
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This is a serious issue and during winters rodents find heated bed under the hood and start cutting things around. I have myself seen rodents under the hood of my cars. Few suggestions to get them away are: Keep the engine bay clean, smell attract partner rodents Nepthanene balls helps to keep the rodents away Try and park the cars away from sewage lines | |
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| ![]() In a freak accident, car burns away after collision with divider at Vizag, no deaths or serious injuries reported. What could have led to this incident? Looks like a Alto800? |
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| ![]() wildest assumption - some kind of booze + a lit cigarette.. would have sparked a fire after the impact |
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