Do new cars come with fire extinguishers?
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New cars do not come with fire extinguishers. In order to reduce costs, new cars nowadays do not include fire extinguishers as standard equipment. For driving safety, it is recommended to purchase one separately. Preventing car fires: In recent years, reports of car fires have become increasingly common. Every year, dozens of car fires occur in medium-sized and larger cities, with even more incidents occurring on highways. More than 80% of car fires result in the vehicle being completely destroyed, and in some cases, even fatalities. The best way to prevent car fires is to carry a vehicle fire extinguisher. Types of vehicle fire extinguishers: Vehicle fire extinguishers are specifically designed for car fires and fall into two main categories: non-pressurized hanging-type ultra-fine dry powder automatic fire extinguishing devices for vehicles, and miniature pressurized hanging-type ultra-fine dry powder automatic fire extinguishing devices for vehicles.
I remember when I bought my first car, I expected it to come with a fire extinguisher, but the salesperson straight up told me it's not included in the standard configuration these days. Unless it's in specific regions or special models, like those required by regulations in some European countries, but for regular family sedans, it's basically not provided. The reason might be that manufacturers want to control costs—after all, saving a few dozen yuan per car adds up to huge savings in bulk. Personally, I think this practice is a bit regrettable because a fire extinguisher can be a lifesaver in critical moments. So after buying my new car, I immediately went online and bought a small car fire extinguisher for less than 100 yuan, placing it in the corner of the trunk and regularly checking the pressure gauge and expiration date. I recommend new car owners do the same—don’t rely on factory configurations. Safety is no small matter; being prepared in advance is always better than panicking in an emergency. Keep an eye on car accessory stores, as they often have promotions.
