A Land Rover erupted in flames in Solihull, prompting a JLR probe and closing a major road for five hours.
Verma said his 4×4 was getting repairs at an authorized Land Rover place, where it had been for over a month. The fire happened during a test drive. Verma bought it new back in 2017.
Verma rushed to the repair shop after getting a call. Police and fire crews had blocked the road. The fire was quite extensive when he arrived. JLR started its investigation to find the cause and is helping the retailer.
Verma said this caused his family distress and that it could have been him in the car. His wife is having trouble sleeping, and his daughter is also very upset by this. He thinks the issue needs addressing.
Verma wishes to stop future problems and wants to highlight the risks. It raises questions about safety and workmanship. He contacted JLR for a full inquiry and asked for a report on what went wrong.
Verma mentioned the road closure time, noting that Stratford Road was closed for five hours. News of what occurred appeared online then. JLR assists the retailer with examining the vehicle now, but they can’t comment until the investigation is done.