Whether you're rolling up to the meet in a spotless, head turning show car or lining up at the strip in a tuned-to-the-teeth beast, it's your pride and joy. Every bolt, every late night at the garage, and every curse word is part of the story. But while you were tuning the air-intake or finishing off the last pinstripe, did you consider what would happen if a fire breaks out? 

Having Element mounted in your car shows you take fire risks seriously. It also shows you're serious about the best fire protection. If you don't have Element in your car, all that hard work could go up in smoke. Even if you put the fire out with a traditional extinguisher, the damage it will create to your components and details could be worse than the fire. That's why Element fire safety should be part of your build.

Car Fires Happen Where You Least Expect it

Some show cars involve a ton of electrical components like custom lighting, sound systems, hydraulics, you name it. That means extra wiring and maybe a couple of DIY shortcuts. That's where things get risky. Wiring mistakes can spark a Class C electrical fire under your dash or in your trunk. Exposed electrical components, old connectors, or poorly grounded systems can overheat fast.

Let's not forget the flammable materials like fiberglass kits, vinyl wraps, and the plastics used to dress up engine bays. If they're too close to your headers or turbo housing, all it takes is a small engine fire to ruin everything. Even small fires in the garage while grinding or welding can torch your interior if you're not careful.

Emergency Vehicle Fires On The Track

What about performance builds? Whether you're tuning for the strip, drift pad, or time attack, you're pushing your car to the edge. Fire risks go up with every psi of boost that's being pumped into your engine.

Fuel systems under high pressure, nitrous installs, oil leaks, and overheated engines can lead to Class B fires. Your turbo kit gets red hot, and one missed oil fitting could spray flammable liquid all over. When that happens you're not just dealing with a leak, you're dealing with a potential vehicle fire.

Electrical fires love performance builds due to battery relocations, dual fuel pumps, or even improper wiring. Without the proper fuses or insulation, they can trigger a Class C fire. That's not to say what could happen in the case of an accident, a crash or collision. It only takes one spark near leaking gasoline to end it all.

What Is the Best Car Fire Extinguisher?

Element of course! A fire extinguisher is not just safety equipment, it's peace of mind. It can be the difference between a minor incident and a total loss. Having a fire extinguisher in your car shouldn't be optional anymore. But not all extinguishers are made equal. Most traditional extinguishers are dry chemical fire extinguishers that might put out the fire but also cover your car in corrosive powder that can cause additional damage to your wiring, paint, and engine components. Let's not forget about the concern of failure with improper maintenance when it comes to traditional extinguishers. Most traditional extinguishers also require checks for pressure and tend to be bulky, heavy, and honestly something most of us don't want bouncing around inside our cars.

A Fire Extinguisher Built for Car Fires

Whether you're making sure your ride is looking flawless for the next meet or taking first on the weekend, fire safety needs to be part of your build. The last thing you want is to sit there watching all your hard work be reduced to ash.

That's why Element's E50 is the best car fire extinguisher, since it's designed with drivers in mind. This compact car fire extinguisher is easy to mount near the passenger seat, driver's seat, trunk, glove compartment or anywhere else in your car or garage. It won't take up much space and will extinguish fires before they spread.  

Element Fire Extinguishers are Car Fire Extinguishers

Forget bulky red cans. The Element E50 is a tiny fire extinguisher that will always have your back when you need it..

• 80% smaller
• Fights Class ABC fires plus K!
• No maintenance, no expiry, no harmful residue
• Leaves no mess, unlike traditional dry chemical extinguishers
• Non-toxic and safe for the environment
• 5 times longer discharge time compared to traditional extinguishers
• No additional damage

Whether you're detailing your show car, tuning your engine for the next race, or wrenching late into the night, the E50 is the best fire extinguisher that's ready for any fire emergency. Fire safety isn't just a backup plan. It's part of the build.