- A South African woman says her Volvo XC60 B5 caught fire just three weeks after she bought it as a birthday gift to herself
- Five months after the incident, she says the matter remains unresolved and has called on Volvo Menlyn to take responsibility
- Her viral TikTok post sparked reactions online, with users expressing shock and questioning what could have caused the vehicle to burn
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A South African woman has shared her distress after her newly purchased Volvo caught fire just three weeks after she bought it, leaving her watching helplessly as the vehicle burned to the ground.
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The woman, identified on TikTok as @llywelyn_pakade, shared her experience in a video posted on 9 October. The post showed footage of the burnt-out vehicle alongside a screenshot of a one-star Google review she had left for the dealership.
According to her account, she purchased a Volvo XC60 B5 on 29 April as a birthday gift to herself. However, just three weeks later, the vehicle reportedly caught fire, leaving her stranded by the roadside.
Woman demands answers after Volvo burns down
In the video, the woman described the experience of watching her recently purchased vehicle go up in flames.
“Imagine watching your car burn only three weeks after you purchased it. I watched it burn to the ground while I stood on the side of the road, helpless, not knowing what to do,” she said.
She also expressed frustration over the lack of a resolution, saying five months had passed since the incident.
“It's been five months, and I need Volvo Menlyn to take responsibility,” she said in her appeal to the dealership.
The woman tagged Volvo Menlyn in her post and called for the dealership to address the situation.
Her account did not establish what caused the fire, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear based on the information provided as reporetd by Briefly News.
Watch the video on TikTok below:
Social media users react to the woman's experience
The woman's post attracted reactions from South Africans, with some expressing disbelief that a Volvo could catch fire so soon after purchase. Others questioned whether the dealership had provided adequate assistance.
@asisipho669 wrote: “OMG I thought this brand was the safest 🫣”
@MR KING said: “VOLVO has a great track record. I think the dealership wasn't honest here.”
@rur452 commented: “This petrol that is mixed with paraffin might be causing these problems. The number of cars that have been burning lately 🥲”
@Candice B asked: “Did you buy it new? If so, I need to go Volvo head.”
The comments reflected a mix of sympathy, concern and speculation about what might have caused the incident.
However, the online reactions do not establish the cause of the fire or determine whether the dealership or manufacturer was responsible.
As the woman's account continues to attract attention, the key unresolved questions concern what caused the vehicle to burn and whether the dispute with Volvo Menlyn will be resolved.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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