The London Fire Brigade were called to Stafford Road in Wallington last night after reports of a car being on fire.
A spokeswoman told Sutton Guardian: "We were called at 5.25pm to a car that was alight.
"The incident was over at 5.48pm after we sent one fire engine from Wallington."
No injuries were reported.
The Metropolitan Police said they were not involved in the incident which was dealt with by the fire brigade.
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