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Spelunker



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Fire in the FF - RIP



The aircon caught fire

- happened this morning on the way to work. Between this and the fire brigade spraying a number of gallons of water behind the dash I cant see the FF coming back from it.....












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bembo449



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holy crap ! what started that pal ?

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Spelunker



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Not sure - the blower fan started going mad then shut off, a fizzing and popping sound came from behind the dash then smoke appeared in the footwell at which point I vacated the car. By the time the fire truck turned up there were flames coming out of the top of the bonnet. QUID FACIUM TIBI
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bembo449



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blimey , least your ok pal and you were in a position to stop safely when it happened

Post #452778 2nd Oct 2017 8:45pm
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gizze



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Blimey! Did it roll over? Or have you got an iPhone?


Seriously though, gutted for you mate. Porsche 911 (996)
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Spelunker



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Its now in the local garage waiting for the insurance assessors to have a look... QUID FACIUM TIBI
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Post #452787 2nd Oct 2017 9:19pm
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Rob99



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Sad for your FFRR but at least you're safe Thumbs Up

It'll be a write off so prepare for an argument with your insurers about value...... Shocked 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Shocked Shocked Shocked Sad day but as said above... Your ok Neutral Neutral Surprised

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zarnd



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Glad you are ok, that's the main thing.

You won't be getting that car back - would you even want it back?

Time to start looking for a replacement and possibly fighting for value with your insurance company.

Good luck Alex

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Thankfully it never happened to my L322 but it did happen to my P38. It's not a nice feeling at all. Glad you're ok though buddy Thumbs Up 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
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Michaelflat1



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Ok we have seen melted Final Stage Resistors but ones that caused the whole front of the car and ac ductwork to catch alight.
Sorry for your loss but i do hope this is not a fault that could happen on other cars

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Sorry to hear of your issues but glad no one was hurt.

I'd advise taking a look at the Insurance Ombudsman site which gives you loads of great information so you know what to expect.

But in essence your insurer should be offering a sum sufficient enough to buy a similar car from a reputable seller at the time of the issue. So I'd advise taking some screen shots of similar vehicles / mileages etc on the Autotrader just so you have a bench line for future negotiations. Good Luck!! 2016 SDV8 Autobiography
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Paulus1978



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oh damn! I'm glad you're ok, but i'm so very sorry for your loss. That must be sickening to look at.

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GAC23



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As others have said ...

Really, very sorry about your FFRR.

But glad you’re ok.

Sad as it is, your car can be replaced.

But you can’t. What do I put here then?

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