But cars don’t just burst into flames for no reason, and there is always an underlying cause. So let's take a look at the main reasons a car will catch on fire seemingly all on its own. Yet again, regular maintenance and checks are your best friend here, but things can spontaneously go wrong. In other words, if the car's engine isn't operating efficiently and it doesn't burn the fuel properly, then a lot of extra stuff ends up in the exhaust system. Again, regular maintenance and paying attention to warning lights or chimes is essential to prevent this.

Source: Stuff May 03, 2021 02:47 UTC