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A woman escaped unharmed after her new Kia Stonic caught fire while driving, destroying the car; the cause is unknown, and she’s frustrated by lack of investigation.
A 29-year-old woman in Workington, Cumbria, escaped unharmed after her newly purchased £9,000 Kia Stonic caught fire 12 days after buying it from a non-dealer retailer, with her five-month-old puppy inside.
The car erupted in flames while she was driving, forcing her to pull over safely.
Emergency crews extinguished the blaze, destroying the vehicle.
The woman, Siân Crooks, reported the engine failed without warning and the dashboard lit up with warning lights.
She is seeking answers, frustrated by the lack of an investigation and being told she may have to pay for the car.
Kia confirmed it is reviewing the incident and gathering information on the vehicle’s history but said there are no current recalls for the model.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Una mujer escapó ilesa después de que su nuevo Kia Stonic se incendiara mientras conducía, destruyendo el coche; la causa es desconocida, y ella está frustrada por la falta de investigación.