London Businessman Narrowly Escapes McLaren P1 Coupe Fire, Now Suing the Company for Damages
In 2017, 53-year-old David Kyte was driving his limited-edition McLaren P1 on the highway when it suddenly caught fire. The cause of the blaze was determined to be an engine oil leak. Fortunately, Mr. Kyte managed to escape with only minor burns to his face and head.
This was not the first incident Mr. Kyte had experienced with his limited-edition supercar. In June 2015, the car veered off the road and crashed into a barrier on the way to Le Mans, France. Following the accident, Mr. Kyte took the vehicle to McLaren’s headquarters in Woking for repairs.
Even after repairs and warranty service, the McLaren P1 Coupe continued to have frequent minor issues, including multiple coolant and oil leaks and electrical problems. The severe fire incident occurred just five months after the most recent service at Stratstone.
Frustrated with the dealer’s careless repairs and maintenance, Mr. Kyte decided to file a lawsuit against McLaren Automotive and Stratstone Sports Cars, seeking over £2 million in compensation (over 66 billion VND).
The McLaren P1 Coupe owner alleges that the previous repairs were not carried out with the appropriate precision and technical expertise, leading to loose bolt connections and subsequent engine oil leaks.
Mr. Kyte also accuses Stratstone of failing to properly investigate, diagnose, repair, and service the vehicle, even damaging the fuel system in the process. Moreover, the dealer allegedly failed to thoroughly inspect or test the car before returning it to him.
The McLaren P1 Coupe 3.8L V8 is a rare supercar, with only 375 units produced worldwide. At the time of the fire, the car was valued at approximately £2 million (66.03 billion VND at the current exchange rate).
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