Commercial Car wash vehicle damage reports

For users of commercial car washes we like to provide the latest damage reports and car car news that we find on the web to help you avoid costly repairs to your vehicle. Latest vehicle damage reports from commercial car washes:

2008 Gm Models (Tahoe, Suburban, Dennali, Escalade, etc) - rear wiper arms & 3rd brake light are being ripped off in the car wash. Blades need to be taped down. Another cause could be that the tension of the actual car wash equipment is too tight or that there is not enough soap getting on to the back of the vehicle to lubricate it causing the wraps to pull in to tight.

Hummer H3 - side mirrors being ripped off and antenna's breaking off if they are not removed.

Hummer H2 - Antenna and antenna mounts are being ripped off

2007 Dodge Nitro - roof moulding being torn

Rain sensors for windshield being damaged along with glass & wiper blades - car owners must turn off sensors to prevent damage

Spare tire cover caps on SUV's and rav4 older models - being ripped off causing damage to the cover that may result in paint work repair. Best to remove

Dodge Caliber- antenna breaking off or bending causing the fender to bend and paint damage.

Chevy Trailblazer & Envoy - front bumpers becoming loose after car wash resulting in complete bumper replacement due to clip design.

Pontiac G6 - front bumpers becoming loose after car wash resulting in complete bumper replacement due to clip design

2006 Chevy Equinox- antenna break off in car wash
Other noted damage: oxidized aluminum wheels caused by strong acid that is sprayed onto the car to help release dirt. The acid etches the metal causing permanent damage

All Pontiac mirrors - damage is being reported about all makes, years and models. The mirrors are tearing off or becoming loose

To see previous car wash damage alerts view here for our last post: http://guelphautodetailing.blogspot.com/2007/05/car-wash-damage-alerts-and-more.html