Here at ACC UK Ltd Independent Volvo & Toyota Servicing, Repair & MOT Specialists based in Farnborough, Hampshire we like to bring you handy tips
about all things to do with cars, saving money on your motoring costs and changing laws in the form of our handy weekly blog. This week our blog is
all about what to do if your car catches fire and how you can help to prevent your car from catching fire. Cars can catch fire for a number of reasons.
The most common cause of a car fire is a mechanical or electrical fault. It is also possible that your car could catch fire as a result of a serious
accident. If you see smoke or flames coming from the bonnet area or from the exhaust or smell burning rubber or plastic pull over immediately in a
safe manner.
What to do if your car is on fire
If on the motorway pull over as quickly as it is safe to do so onto the hard shoulder, ensuring you use your indicators. If on a normal road with no hard
shoulder look for a bus lane or somewhere safe to stop. Turn off your engine and get everyone out of the car. Never return to your car for personal
belongings. Make sure you are at least 100 feet away, along with anyone else if you are in a pedestrian area and then call 999. Never attempt to lift
the bonnet and investigate, leave this to the professionals.
How to prevent a car fire
We cannot stress enough the importance of having your Volvo or Toyota serviced regularly by a fully trained professional mechanic, like the staff at ACC
UK Ltd Independent Volvo & Toyota Servicing, Repair and MOT Specialists of Farnborough, Hampshire. A car that is maintained in the correct manner
is less likely to encounter problems. If a warning light appears on your dashboard seek professional advice from your local Independent Volvo or Toyota
specialist as soon as possible. Leaving issues can only exacerbate a problem, thus making a possible small problem into a costly one. Try to avoid
parking your Volvo or Toyota on grass where there is a possibility that the grass may touch the catalytic converter. A fire may start especially if
the grass is dry now we are moving into the summer season.
ACC UK Ltd are Independent Volvo & Toyota Servicing, Repair and MOT Specialists
based in Farnborough, Hampshire. They service and repair vehicles for customers in the Fleet, Farnborough, Farnham, Aldershot, Camberley, Frimley,
Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Yateley, Wokingham, Bracknell and Guilford areas of Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. With their free collection and drop off
service and their free courtesy cars they allow you to get on with your day without having to worry about how you are going to get your car to the
garage and then get home or to work. They pride themselves on offering a first class service at a fraction of the price of a dealership – call them
today for a quote on your Volvo or Toyota service, repair or MOT – let them quote you happy! Safe Motoring!
