Should we carry a fire extinguisher in our cars?

Question

If so, what type?

Answer 1

Yep. Get a least a 5Lb. ABC (Multipurpose dry chemical) with a metal head and a vehicle bracket and mount one in your trunk.

I carry a 10 Lb. ABC in my car, and I have personally put out a number of car and tire fires with the unit. (Albeit I have also failed to extinguish a few engine fires... if the hood cable melts and you can't get the hood open, there is no good way to get the extinguishing agent on the gasoline that is generally pouring out of the melted fuel line.)

Still, it is a good idea to have one.

Look in your yellow pages under fire extinguishes, there will be a number of local companies listed that can sell you a good unit. (Stay away from those cheapies at Home Depot and Wal Mart!)

Answer 2

Yes. There are over 400,000 reported car fires each year. Are you prepared if it happens to you? You can be with an auto fire extinguisher. Effective on oil, grease, gasoline and electrical fires, auto fire extinguishers feature simple, easy-to-read instructions for quick reference as well as a mountable safety bracket.

Look in the automotive department of any box type store or your local auto parts store for a fire extinguisher specifically labeled for use in an auto. They generally are rated "class B" for flammable liquid and "class C" for electrical fires.

Answer 3

There are specific "auto-use" fire extinguishers, often sold at truck stops and such. Those are designed for gas/oil/electrical fires that happen in autos.

Your insurance agent may offer a small discount if you get one. So I'd say yes.

Answer 4

I think it would be a good idea. There are many brands and sizes. You would have to go, talk to someone, see which one fits your needs.

Answer 5

yes . it is a good safety item. just in case of an emergency.

Answer 6

YES,