No, an automatic car wash is not detrimental to alloy wheels, as long as the wash doesn’t use certain tire brushes that can scratch them, or acids that can cause stains. Just to be on the safe side, ask in advance about your alloy wheels. Otherwise, a car wash is just fine for cleaning aluminum rims.

Different cars have different types of antenna, so it depends on your vehicle. Many new vehicles don’t have an external antenna. There are older vehicles that do have an external antenna; the flexible kind can handle an automatic wash, but a hollow, telescoping antenna needs to be lowered or risk damage in the wash.

In our tunnels, we utilize equipment that is made of a material that is similar to a wetsuit, which is safe for your vehicle’s paint. Our brushes are properly maintained and will clean your vehicle without damaging its paint.