Are automated car washes liable for damage?
As a rule, your car wash will not cause any damage if you use high-quality technology that has been properly adjusted. It is extremely unpleasant both for you as the operator and for the customer if their car is damaged in the car wash.
What do you do if your car gets damaged in a car wash?
If the car wash owner fails to keep their property safe for customers, then they have been negligent. If you can prove their negligence led to your car being damaged, then you could file a claim with their insurance to recoup your losses.
Will a car wash damage my antenna?
Automated car washes have a poor reputation for damaging the flimsy or exposed components on your vehicle. Mirrors, the antenna, your paint job, and your wheels are particularly susceptible. When the brushes push against the side of your vehicle, your antenna can be bent, snapped, twisted, or pulled off.
What happens if a car wash breaks your mirror?
Yes, your legal recourse is to sue in small claims court. You will need to prove that the car wash was negligent in causing you property damage. You should bring with you an invoice or at least an estimate for what it could cost to repair or…
Can I wash my car with a broken bumper?
Most body shops recommend 30, 60 or 90 days. Because a newly repaired car’s paint is soft, it needs time to properly cure. During this time, the paint’s solvents need enough time to evaporate. Avoid using a mechanical or high-pressure wash to do so and don’t use harsh soap or car soap that contains wax.
Can I take my car antenna off?
When you remove the antenna, you have a small bolt left on the car. Re going through carwash with the antenna on – that is personal choice. You risk damage to the antenna if the carwash mechanism gets close to the car body and bends it at too sharp an angle.
Can I go through a carwash with a broken mirror?
Not only can the glass in the mirror be broken, but the mount that holds it can be damaged, or the powered gears inside that help tilt the mirror can be damaged. Remove your antenna- If your model has a removable antenna, you will want to take it off before entering a drive-through car wash.
Will a car wash hurt my paint?
Properly washing your car will not damage the paint. In fact, washing your car may not be a priority on your list of regular car maintenance, but it should be. The key to making regular car washes beneficial is to keep up with them, so you have to wash less aggressively, and do them correctly.
Are there any safety issues with the Volvo S40?
We are looking forward to selling the Volvo, but due to the leaky center dome and sunroof, there is no way we will consider selling the car without disclosing this safety issue to the next buyer, even though when we purchased the car in 2013, the dealer who sold it to us did not tell us about the safety defect.
Is there a problem with my Volvo S80?
I own a 2010 S80 that would leak water into car along top edge of the front glass windshield or in a heavy downpour. The dealer said the roof drains were the problem and recommended a pricey $600 repair kit. Also, they recommended running fishliine down the drain to unclog the left and right drain.
What kind of glass is in a Volvo S40?
The vehicles involved were the 2010 Volvo S40 and a 2009 Volvo C30. These cars both take the FW2523 and the replacement glass in both cases were OE parts. Jim reported that one of these Volvos came to him with a leak complaint, and the other as a replacement, but both displayed the same condition.
How many miles does a Volvo S40 have?
Car is no youngster, manuf 2003 in netherlands, purchased second hand in 2005 with approx 20,000 miles on the clock. Currently at 108,000 ish. Other issues with car (not safety related) means I wont be having it fixed given its age and general cosmetic condition.