A Toyota Fortuner was engulfed in flames because of the aftermarket accessories. The trend of aftermarket car modifications is at an all-time high. People flock to these car shops to get all sorts of alterations. They want to make their vehicles stand apart from the crowd. As a result, incidents of such cars are also becoming prevalent. Fortuner is the most successful 7-seat off-roading SUV in the country. Particularly after the departure of the mighty Ford Endeavour from India, Fortuner has been selling like hotcakes. In fact, the Japanese carmaker now offers it in myriad new editions. For now, let us take a look at the details of this latest event.
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Toyota Fortuner Aftermarket Accessories
This post comes from motorpoint_arena on Instagram. It captures a rather horrifying visual. There is a white Fortuner completely engulfed in flames on the side of the road. Looking closely, one could tell that this is a Fortuner. The visuals then take the viewers to the front profile. One could barely tell which model it is. The flames have consumed the entire vehicle. The man who is making the video informs that the owner has installed aftermarket headlights. He had installed 130W bulbs while the company recommends 110W. As a result, there was a short circuit the next day leading to a massive fire.
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We can estimate the kind of violent fire as no one was able to douse it. In a matter of some time, the entire vehicle was reduced to ashes. This is a common problem in aftermarket modified cars. Often, the components are not OEM-standard. This results in short circuits leading to fires. Most people tamper with the electronics of the cars. That is never a good idea. The charm of such mods is the aesthetic appeal more than anything else. But the consequences are rather significant.
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What We Think
Such incidents are becoming rather common these days. Inexpensive aftermarket modifications, particularly in the electrical department are extremely dangerous. That is why we must strive to stay away from these at all costs. People must suppress their desires to just go for the aesthetic elements to make their cars look unique. But we must also consider the downsides. The most prominent negative aspect is the fact that the company warranty is not valid after such customizations. Hence, if an accident like this occurs, you won’t get anything from the insurance company and must bear the entire financial burden yourself.
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