Why Do Cars Catch Fire Spontaneously?
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The causes of car spontaneous combustion include fuel leakage, electrical leakage, short circuits or aging of wires and circuits, placement of flammable materials inside the car, and poor-quality modifications. Vehicles that catch fire due to spontaneous combustion are considered as losses caused by motor vehicle spontaneous combustion and can be deregistered in accordance with the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations of the People's Republic of China". Here is an introduction to vehicle insurance: Compulsory Traffic Insurance: This is an insurance mandated by the state. If not purchased, traffic police may impose fines upon inspection. This insurance offers limited compensation, mainly covering others, and does not compensate for the owner's own vehicle. Third-Party Liability Insurance: This is used to compensate for losses caused by the owner to third-party personal injuries or deaths. It is a must-buy for both the owner's and others' protection. Vehicle Damage Insurance: This is used to compensate for losses to the vehicle itself caused by natural disasters and accidents. It is recommended for beginners to purchase. No-Deductible Insurance: An additional insurance that transfers the owner's own liability to the insurance company, reducing the owner's losses. It is advisable to purchase no-deductible insurance if both vehicle damage insurance and third-party liability insurance are bought.
I've been driving for over a decade and understand the significant risk of vehicle self-ignition. The main causes are electrical issues, such as aging and worn wiring in older cars that can easily short-circuit and spark; or fuel system leaks where gasoline comes into contact with hot components like exhaust manifolds, potentially causing instant fires. Non-standard wiring during electrical modifications is also hazardous—I once witnessed a friend's car catch fire after installing an audio system. Battery failures are common too, with leaking car batteries or damaged lithium batteries in electric vehicles potentially leading to thermal runaway fires. Engine overheating and external factors like parking in direct sunlight or leaf accumulation in the engine bay can also trigger incidents. To prevent these, regular inspections of the vehicle's entire electrical and fuel systems are crucial, with extra maintenance attention needed during summer months to ensure safe driving.
