By Ron Cogan
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While vehicle fires are usually associated with collisions, many occur without any crunching of metal. Fortunately, these fires can almost always be avoided with a few simple precautions. Unlike collision damage that can be repaired, serious vehicle fires often result in a "total loss." They can be hot enough to reduce the strength of metal, and fire-buckled body panels are almost impossible to repair satisfactorily. Replacing burned wiring can also be very expensive. Here are steps to preventing a car fire.
Comments
gerda said
on 4/28/2008 we are supposed to know all that stuff,but thanks of reminding us.it might help to prevent a lot of bad suprises. especially for the smokers out there. you might get hurt badly!
kuai43 said
on 4/28/2008 He probably did that on purpose as a mercy-killing. After all, it was a Citroen (I think).
TXMom said
on 4/28/2008 Be sure to have your emergency brake disengaged before you drive off, as that can cause a fire also.
TXMom said
on 4/28/2008 A vert important point: Be sure to disengage your emergency brake before driving off, as having the emergency brake on could cause a fire.
PamelaA said
on 4/28/2008 We had a Citeron burst into flames on the way home from the mechanic. He put the fuel float in upside down.