TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, SMOKE AND FIRE WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DOUSE THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER DENIED THE CONTACT'S CLAIM AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,712. UPDATED 7/26/10 *CN UPDATED 07/29/10*JB