KANNUR: The number of incidents where moving vehicles catch fire is increasing. 30 cars caught fire in Kerala last year. An electrical short circuit is the leading cause of vehicles catching fire.
The difference between the base model and the fully optioned vehicle is huge. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, doing extra fitting on the base model at a low cost at non-approved workshops can invite danger. Ignorance of the importance of wiring in a car is a major issue.
Before doing additional fittings