Yang Heitzeer, vice president of the National Automobile Union, warned that a car fire usually happens unexpectedly and the signs of an impending fire are not always obvious. Meanwhile, the appearance in the cabin of a homogeneous smell of smoke, which can increase over time, as well as the blinking of the dashboard are only the main signs of an approaching fire.
“There are many smells in the car that mix with each other, but if one is constantly noticeable, even barely perceptible, then that is a reason to call in a service for diagnostics.” advised the expert.
In winter, the start of a fire is generally difficult to determine, as drivers often mistake smoke under the hood for steam and condensate from melting snow. But in fact, it has already begun to melt the wiring due to a short circuit.
Also, motorists may think that the flashing dashboard is due to the battery being low or the terminals being dirty. But this is a sign of a wiring problem. You can’t drive such a car, so it’s better to turn off the engine and wait for a tow truck.
The car expert stated that modern cars are made of combustible materials, so they burn out in 7-10 minutes. You cannot extinguish them yourself with a fire extinguisher.
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