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RAC issues statement after claim on Facebook cars with full petrol tanks are exploding

RAC issues statement after claim on Facebook cars with full petrol tanks are exploding

Motorists are concerned that hot weather could be dangerous for petrol cars but experts have warned there is no risk.

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