On October 6, 2021 a car engine exploded on Independence Blvd. Charlotte, NC. The car fire occurred on the same day as the new owner purchased the car. A mother had just purchased the car from a dealership on Independence Blvd.
Within several minutes of driving the car off the lot and on the expressway, the mother heard a loud pop, and the car caught fire, a while her kids were in the vehicle, including a 2-year old child.
The mother stopped the car on the side of the expressway and tried to exit, but the car doors kept locking and for a brief moment, the mother and kids were stuck in a hot burning car on fire. They were eventually able to get out of the car. The mother is traumatized from the encounter, along with the kids.
Emergency personnel arrived on scene, thankfully no one was seriously hurt.
The mother complained to the dealership and they attempted to give a refund for just the $600 down payment.
