Car buyers say blaming kids’ boots for auto fire is bunk
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Car buyers say blaming kids’ boots for auto fire is bunk
Description
February 21, 2018
Wed, Feb 21: After Global News first reported the case of a Mississauga woman whose Audi SUV filled with smoke after an electrical malfunction, the manufacturer is continuing to blame kids’ boots. As Sean O’Shea reports, other buyers say they don’t believe consumers should be faulted since boots are necessary footwear in winter
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Car buyers say blaming kids’ boots for auto fire is bunk02:41 | February 21, 2018
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Man loses use of vehicle for 50 days because of bureaucratic mix-up01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Gas prices across Ontario set to soar02:05 | April 17, 2024
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No room at the hospital: Ontario man waits in Costa Rica02:27 | April 12, 2024
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’02:07 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 202440:24 | March 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 11, 202434:40 | March 11, 2024
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Still no timeline for Hamilton service return following cyberattack01:38 | March 11, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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First documented Bald Eagle nest discovered in Toronto02:02 | March 6, 2024
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Five Canadians killed in Nashville Plane Crash01:38 | March 5, 2024
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Ontario shoppers feeling nervous about online buying and selling01:59 | February 27, 2024
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Odysseus Lander making history on lunar surface01:36 | February 23, 2024
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Veltman sentenced to life in prison after act of terrorism02:24 | February 22, 2024
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Ontario legislature returns as Ford government looks to change channel01:50 | February 20, 2024
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Increase of e-bikes on Go Train sparks concerns02:09 | February 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 9, 202440:56 | February 9, 2024
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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center01:54 | February 9, 2024
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Woman recounts terrifying Toronto dog attack02:31 | February 9, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 8, 202441:40 | February 8, 2024
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Fans travel from all over for Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square01:40 | February 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 7, 202440:50 | February 7, 2024
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Police have identified a third suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat01:59 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit01:43 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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Fare integration will add affordable choice for transit users across networks02:16 | February 5, 2024
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Shocking video captures four suspects running off after an armed jewelry store robbery at Yorkdale Mall02:20 | February 1, 2024
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Solar eclipse behind growing list of school boards rescheduling PA day01:43 | January 31, 2024
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Feds give Ontario cash to tackle auto theft, gun and gang violence02:15 | January 31, 2024
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Charges dropped against Hamilton man Tasered while having seizure01:39 | January 30, 2024
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Ontario MPP steps down to join federal Conservative race01:52 | January 26, 2024
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Car buyers say blaming kids’ boots for auto fire is bunk02:41 | February 21, 2018
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Man loses use of vehicle for 50 days because of bureaucratic mix-up01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Gas prices across Ontario set to soar02:05 | April 17, 2024
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No room at the hospital: Ontario man waits in Costa Rica02:27 | April 12, 2024
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’02:07 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 202440:24 | March 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 11, 202434:40 | March 11, 2024
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Still no timeline for Hamilton service return following cyberattack01:38 | March 11, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
-
First documented Bald Eagle nest discovered in Toronto02:02 | March 6, 2024
-
Five Canadians killed in Nashville Plane Crash01:38 | March 5, 2024
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Ontario shoppers feeling nervous about online buying and selling01:59 | February 27, 2024
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Odysseus Lander making history on lunar surface01:36 | February 23, 2024
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Veltman sentenced to life in prison after act of terrorism02:24 | February 22, 2024
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Ontario legislature returns as Ford government looks to change channel01:50 | February 20, 2024
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Increase of e-bikes on Go Train sparks concerns02:09 | February 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 9, 202440:56 | February 9, 2024
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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center01:54 | February 9, 2024
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Woman recounts terrifying Toronto dog attack02:31 | February 9, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 8, 202441:40 | February 8, 2024
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Fans travel from all over for Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square01:40 | February 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 7, 202440:50 | February 7, 2024
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Police have identified a third suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat01:59 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit01:43 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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Fare integration will add affordable choice for transit users across networks02:16 | February 5, 2024
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Shocking video captures four suspects running off after an armed jewelry store robbery at Yorkdale Mall02:20 | February 1, 2024
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Solar eclipse behind growing list of school boards rescheduling PA day01:43 | January 31, 2024
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Feds give Ontario cash to tackle auto theft, gun and gang violence02:15 | January 31, 2024
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Charges dropped against Hamilton man Tasered while having seizure01:39 | January 30, 2024
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Ontario MPP steps down to join federal Conservative race01:52 | January 26, 2024
Car buyers say blaming kids’ boots for auto fire is bunk
Description
February 21, 2018
Wed, Feb 21: After Global News first reported the case of a Mississauga woman whose Audi SUV filled with smoke after an electrical malfunction, the manufacturer is continuing to blame kids’ boots. As Sean O’Shea reports, other buyers say they don’t believe consumers should be faulted since boots are necessary footwear in winter
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