Ontario Man’s Hyundai Erupts In Flams After Routine Service
An Ontario man’s Hyundai Sonata lit on fire just 15 minutes after he picked it up from the dealership following servicing. Experts have stated that the fire was fueled by some kind of accelerant. It is unclear if an investigation was conducted, which as an official points out, is a gap in the public safety system.
On November 9, 2021, Mike Tennant from Cambridge, Ontario, took his 2015 Hyundai Sonata for a service and then collected it later that day. About 15 minutes after collecting his car and driving back home, as he pulled into his driveway, a large flame erupted from his hood. “A large flame came up over the hood and I jumped out of the car and ran to the door and said, ‘Patty [wife], my car is on fire!’ I was shaking so bad I couldn’t dial 911,” Tennant shared.
The fire department was called and they prevented the fire from spreading, however, by that time, Tennant’s Sonata was charred. Till now, there has reportedly been no investigation on what caused the fire, and Tennant’s insurance company, Allstate, said, “With any claim, our adjusters evaluate the details to determine if an investigation is required.” The dealership did not conduct an investigation either because the insurance company says it was not responsible. Furthermore, the fire department also said it does not investigate vehicle fires unless there is something suspicious or there have been serious injuries.
Allstate paid $16,472.95 for the car while the rest has been left for Tennant to bear. He has since purchased a new Honda.
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