Here are some tips that most people don’t know about when you go to a drive thru car wash 1) you can ask for any loose parts on the car to be taped down 2) if your afraid of your wheels getting scratched, you can ask for a tire shine retract or a tire brush retract, or both. 3) it’s not always necessary to fold in your mirrors but I would say that it is safer. At my car wash we require cars with trailers mirrors to fold them in. So it’s just an extra precaution you can take. 4) I’m not sure if this is the same at your car wash, but if your not satisfied with your wash you can come back around and get a rewash, typically for free. 5) if your car has a lot of dirt on it, at most car washes you can ask for what’s called a wet down. This basically tells the machine to put extra soap and water onto your car.
I saw this video as an ad, and I only clicked on it because I work at a car wash exactly like the one described in this video. I can tell you first hand that all the advice you gave in this video is definitely accurate and useful. When we load Teslas onto the track we give them extra time to get into neutral because not everyone knows how to do it. Only difference is that I think your car wash is ripping you off. Our monthly pass is $29.95 per month, or you can get the premium version for $34.95. So I believe your being ridiculously overcharged. I don’t know if you have any other car washes in your area but that is definitely a steep price to pay
Thank you for adding this as well! I appreciate your co-signing on this advice and thank you for the note about the monthly subscription! It's definitely a new car wash and a very nice facility but you may be right about the rate being high.
Contemplating paying, but haven't, but here in Honolulu, Hawaii, its $79/month for unlimited car washes throughout the month. Crazy. So I stick to safe hand washing with proper materials for washing and drying. Saw this video because I was thinking of paying that as I was the car weekly due to rain.
I now have gotten a full paint correction, a complete clear paint protection film and a full ceramic coating. It is incredible how amazing my red paint looks. I never have to look at swirl marks again and it should look great for at least ten years. The car is so easy to dry, I can't believe it!
I had a wrap and a ceramic coating put on and once a year it is fine tuned. I had to promise never to take it to any kind of car wash using brushes. So I have to do it myself with no circular motions. 😬
Man I don’t know if I’d want to put my car through a “brushed” car wash. Those things can do a number on your paint finish (circular “etching”, etc). Also risky with your rims as you mentioned in the video. Not sure how washing it on your own is worse than going to a car wash facility.
Agreed. I was extremely hesitant to say the least. I think you are right. I got a bit lucky in that the car wash that I go to is a new facility with top of the line equipment. The owner washes his Porsche through it so that gave me a bit of peace of mind. However, I still agree with you and am keeping an eye on the paint.
@@ThatTeslaChannel If you knew what you were looking at you would realize that your paint is already completely trashed. Once you know what your looking at you cant unsee it.
I'm a car wash expert, It honestly depends on the brush material and type of system. For example if you used a car wash with foambrite brush material it would have a more chance of scratching your car.
Just saw this video in 2023. Good thing is that now you can put your car in "Car Wash Mode" on your TESLA by going to Services and clicking this Car Wash Mode; it even puts your car on Neutral automatically. Best thing ever!
I work at carwash and everyone gets out the car and we vacuum the car and then send it through the carwash by itself, except Tesla’s are complicated and someone has to sit in it , then on the other side a worker hops in and sprays all the windows, and then they pull it out of the carwash and we then clean inside of the windows, dry the car, wipe all the door jambs, and empty ashtrays .
Most conveyor style car washes prohibit you from pressing the brake, which you need to do at low speeds in a Tesla. There’s a better way. Practice this before you go! Put the car’s stopping mode into “roll” mode. Then you’ll find that if you press the brake just hard enough, you’ll trigger brake hold. Press again to release (speedometer says 0.) If you press gently, you can still stop the car but you won’t trigger hold mode. You want your speedometer to say 0 when you’re stopped. Then you can just glide through the car wash in drive, and squeeze the accelerator at the end to pull out. It’s WAY safer and feels more natural. 👍
Good luck! I've recently switched to a touchless and it's good but doesnt clean as well.. I guess it's a tradeoff if you want a great deep clean but risk rim damage, or a 'pretty good' cleaning in a touchless. I hope that helps!
FYI, Neutral mode will automatically switch to park if 1. the drivers door is open AND 2. You lift your butt off the seat. So for car washes where they tell you to get out of the vehicle you must put the car in "Tow Mode" which is basically neutral for 20 minutes without anyone in the car. Options > Service > Towing. Tap it so it turns blue. Get out of the car, and they have 20 minutes to move the car around without anyone in the car. After 20 minutes it will go into park (or stepping on the brake will put it in park.)
I don’t really intend to take mine to a car wash but good to know. We don’t have many car washes where you can stay in the car around here. I guess that this means that they’d have to know or be told to to use this option or push the car to the track. I’d mostly be concerned about rim damage but I’d imagine that they’re used to making sure that the inside of the tire is on the rail.
I washed my car for the first time at a touchless car wash today. I discovered that there was a good amount of water around the inside of the trunk and all around the inside of the frunk as well as all four doors.
Thought this video would not be interesting. What a surprise for me! I just ordered a Model 3 and at each step of your presentation I thought OMG! I did not think about that! There are lots of things about this car that are not usual and I’m sure it will need washing before I get everything down. Thanks for making this video!
I don’t own a Tesla yet but in the “manual” under towing instructions it says the car should never be pulled in neutral or it could cause damage to the motor(s). So I would assume track based car washes wouldn’t be the best for Tesla’s.. can anyone else confirm?
It's so hard to keep a black Tesla clean. That's what is making want a car wash subscription as well. The warning on the model 3 manual about only using touchless car washes is concerning as well. "Using any other type of car wash could cause damage that is not covered by the warranty"
Thanks for the comment and sharing that. I agree, I've got 2 subscriptions now, 1 to the full wash in this video and another new one to a touchless to see the difference over time. The new touchless is far less powerful but seems safer.
@@ThatTeslaChannel It went great! I got to neet two YTers I follow. Watch ruclips.net/video/vPwp2CkJRJ0/видео.html and skip to 04:53. It was a humbling experience. The car was almost perfect. It had a few cosmetic issues, but nothing crazy.
Umm, is it too much to ask that people READ the owner's manual BEFORE delivery day? Certainly people have enough time while they wait months for their delivery. Every Tesla has a "Carwash mode", and the manual recommends you use that.
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the support! I really appreciate it and as always if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out anytime!
Tapping the break is the part that sucks though. At mine it causes the roller to be forced under the tire and the whole car lurches to a stop before the next roller comes and lurches you forward. I need to go straight to neutral with no break tap. Any idea how??
If you want your car always looking new NEVER PUT YOUR CAR THROUGH A AUTOMATED BRUSHED CARWASH. The only carwash you should use are either hand carwashes or touchless carwash.
If you love your car seriously avoid automatic car wash, because those brushes leave scratches on your entire car!!! They are filled with dirt from other cars that gets stuck in brushes that are constantly dirty.
I was told running the Tesla Model 3 through this type of carwash can damage the outside cameras on the car by the water pressure. Has anybody else heard this?
I've heard it too, but haven't had any issues in all the times I've gone through. I do however now use a touch-less car wash because it's much less aggressive, and doesn't damage the rims.
Now that it's been a few years, I'm curious.. Do you notice any micro scratches or damage from the car washes? My Tesla is coming next week and I'm concerned about the paint bringing it through an auto car wash. Thanks!
Great question! I've since started going to a touchless car wash because of rim chips from the guide system in the touch wash. The touch wash cleaned the car better (and no scratches that I can see) but the rim chipping was a deal breaker for me. The touchless gets the job done well enough and causes no damage at all. I recommend touchless.
I don't have a tesla, but I thought the comment about not turning your air vent on was funny. Just because I have always blasted my fan when going through because it's like an air freshener that makes it smell nice. At least at mr. carwash it smells nice anyway. Can't say for others.
Fantastic video, Greg! My only question is, where were you when I needed you? I had the same issues at the brand new car wash that has the latest technology. I could not find neutral, but I opened my window and the attendant did it for me. I had the alloy wheel protectors that stuck onto the rims and the guide track pulled the front left one right off. I had trouble getting the car back into drive because I was worried about putting my foot on the brake with the moving track beneath me. The car came out really clean and there were no swirl marks on it. I used several microfiber towels to dry the car off and I am really happy with the way things turned out. It was a learning experience.
The first time I went to the carwash with my model 3 I forgot the wipers were on Auto. However, they never came on. I'm not sure but I think because the car was in Neutral before any water hit me. I haven't checked the manual to see if that is the case. I know they work on auto because I've driven in the rain and they work just fine.
Yes, I think so. I'm considering it and will add it to my next Tesla as soon as I take delivery. It also adds a deeper more vibrant color to the paint :)
Very mixed reviews on that. I personally think they protect from Oxidation, Dust and Rain Acids but it will not protect against swirls and scratches. To avoid having swirls you need to know that even a simple microfiber wipe, or just touching the paint with hand can put swirl marks on your clear coat. Thats why roadster owners who show their cars, insist you not touching the cars. What you can do is: 1- Touch-less Car wash (Even a manual one works. This works for me in a public self service car wash: Spray Water, Soap, Liquid Wax, Water and DO not touch the car with any kind of brush) (If you have a garage, you can get a water jet spray and foam canon and do this as well) then Air dry by simply driving you car at 50-60 mph if possible (if not possible blow using a leaf blower) 2- Consistent Buff and Wax (How often you buff the car depends on a lot of things: How thick the clear coat is - Each Buff removes a layer so it is an intensive solution in price of shine and beauty. So you can not go unlimited. Also hardness of Clear coat is a factor to consider too) (people usually target on one buff a year to lesser amounts) - Wax is a really good solution to bring the Shine. It can hide the scratches to some extent by over-glowing the straight surfaces but it does not treat any scratches permenantly. Wax (and therefore, Ceramic Coating) add a layer on top of clear coat. They protect against Oxidation and Rain Acid damage. They make the water bubbles bead rather than stay on the surface and because they are making the surface more smooth, less dust is tending to stay on the surface. Hope all this gives you an idea. Automatic Car Wash brushes will definitely put swirls on your paint. How sensitive you are on that, depends on you. Some people prefer the consistent shine of wash, and applied wax and they are ok with Swirls but professional detailers, show car owners, will not agree with that approach. Last bit: The darker your paint color is, the more chance it shows scratches and swirls. Maybe if you have a Black Car, you review your decision about Automatic Car Wash (with the exception of contactless ones)
I did not. However, I've heard the Tommy carwashes use a system that carries the parked car, rather than rolls the car in neutral. Supposedly that removes any possibility of the car wash scraping rims. I use a touch-free car wash currently. It does a "good enough" job, but is worth it to me because it does not damage the car at all.
I know it seems excessive but it depends heavily on the climate you live in. I'm video recording and taking photos of my car frequently for videos and articles so I find my self cleaning it more often.
Why not save time and trouble and use waterless wash? This is the kind they use at the Tesla Service Centers (not containing silicates, like CG which build up over time and create a haze problem): teslachick.net
Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the support Logan! I really appreciate it and as always if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out anytime!
Tony White If that really happens at your car wash that’s the places fault. I work at a car wash and that never happens. I’ve never had anyone complain about paint scratches. There are certain instruments in the wash that aren’t well suited for some vehicles, and in that case you can ask for that specific instrument to be retracted in the wash. For instance, we have a lot of people requesting a tire shine retract because sometimes that instrument scratches specific types of wheels.
@@tameemiqbal5567 no, there are many articles stating that Teslas paint is soft - I personally have the multi-coat red not taking any chances with the quality of my paint, I fully intend on having it wrapped - do what you are comfortable with...
Whoa. $60 a month for a car wash pass? You wash your car every few days? Man. I have a 2007 Honda CRV. I've never washed it. I never understood why people waste the time and money on a car wash when you could just leave it out in the rain. Maybe you live in a desert state like Arizona, then I can see maybe the car would get excessively dirty, but other than that, I don't get it. I've rec'd the video, though, because I'm sure this is helpful to some.
yeah right? who needs carwash anyways? and who the hell need biannual teeth exam, tesciular cancer exam, breast cancer exam, and what not. You only live once. You are a fkcing genius
Obviouly if you consider a car as just a means of transportation, carwashing in dumb. I own a 2007 renault espace. A incredible quircky MPV which still today blows my mind on how much glass surface it has. All that room and family friendliness. Its a freaking moving picnic table and an extra room for our appartment. And it's in a gorgeous bordeaux color. Buts it's a grandma. Has dents and pokes. Even so, I wash it with care every month and keep the interior q-tip cleaned after every weekend. Honestly, I wash my car because I'm a little narcissist and not afraid to admit it. I like to have it shiny clean when 1) I look at it 2) I "showcase" it wherever I go. In the back of my mind there's always a small voice telling me "looking good; and they will notice it". "they" usually my family in law so that they know their daughter made married the right guy. At least that's how it plays out in my fantasy mind. Hahah :). It's dumb and maybe I should spend more time learning a new language... but it's just who I am :). Also, something I can't explain, the time I spend washing, taking care and detailing the car soothes my mind. I'm not the only one and came across lots of people (mostly men) saying the same thing. It's like a quiet time or a "yoga class". I've never had a yoga class, but I assume I burn just as little calories as any namaste session I've seen on Insta. One more reason, every time I come back from the carwash, my wife - with a judging look in her eyes - tells me; "you have the habits of a serial killer hiding a car crime scene". which cracks me up every time. :) I'm on this page because we are saying goddbye to the renault. The last maintenance quote just digged the tomb. Unfortunately, they just don't make these roomy MPVs any more because of all the increasing safety features and regulations (which is good). And because of other things (narcissism included) we're getting a model 3 Long range this week. So thanks for the tips !!!!!
I have a model 3. I went to a car wash. Later I had to replace something at the bottom of the car. It was some sort of fiber board on under carriage. I am not 100% sure it is related but there were some reddit threads which indicate that maybe it is. Tesla did replace the fiber board at a cost with a new version of the fiber board.
Thanks for sharing that. I've been taking mine to the carwash every couple days for about a month or so now. I'll have a look under the car today and see if I can find anything similar. Thanks for the heads up on this Daniel.
1) Turn off wipers 2) Fold mirrors 3) Put in Neutral 4) ROLL UP WINDOWS 😁
Here are some tips that most people don’t know about when you go to a drive thru car wash
1) you can ask for any loose parts on the car to be taped down
2) if your afraid of your wheels getting scratched, you can ask for a tire shine retract or a tire brush retract, or both.
3) it’s not always necessary to fold in your mirrors but I would say that it is safer. At my car wash we require cars with trailers mirrors to fold them in. So it’s just an extra precaution you can take.
4) I’m not sure if this is the same at your car wash, but if your not satisfied with your wash you can come back around and get a rewash, typically for free.
5) if your car has a lot of dirt on it, at most car washes you can ask for what’s called a wet down. This basically tells the machine to put extra soap and water onto your car.
Excellent, excellent, excellent, addition! It's nice that the Model 3 has a mirror fold button for this too. Thanks for adding this!
@@ThatTeslaChannel pin his comment!
I saw this video as an ad, and I only clicked on it because I work at a car wash exactly like the one described in this video. I can tell you first hand that all the advice you gave in this video is definitely accurate and useful. When we load Teslas onto the track we give them extra time to get into neutral because not everyone knows how to do it. Only difference is that I think your car wash is ripping you off. Our monthly pass is $29.95 per month, or you can get the premium version for $34.95. So I believe your being ridiculously overcharged. I don’t know if you have any other car washes in your area but that is definitely a steep price to pay
Thank you for adding this as well! I appreciate your co-signing on this advice and thank you for the note about the monthly subscription! It's definitely a new car wash and a very nice facility but you may be right about the rate being high.
$20/month here in Orlando. Unlimited washes
Contemplating paying, but haven't, but here in Honolulu, Hawaii, its $79/month for unlimited car washes throughout the month. Crazy. So I stick to safe hand washing with proper materials for washing and drying. Saw this video because I was thinking of paying that as I was the car weekly due to rain.
I now have gotten a full paint correction, a complete clear paint protection film and a full ceramic coating. It is incredible how amazing my red paint looks. I never have to look at swirl marks again and it should look great for at least ten years. The car is so easy to dry, I can't believe it!
I had a wrap and a ceramic coating put on and once a year it is fine tuned. I had to promise never to take it to any kind of car wash using brushes.
So I have to do it myself with no circular motions.
😬
Man I don’t know if I’d want to put my car through a “brushed” car wash. Those things can do a number on your paint finish (circular “etching”, etc). Also risky with your rims as you mentioned in the video. Not sure how washing it on your own is worse than going to a car wash facility.
Agreed. I was extremely hesitant to say the least. I think you are right. I got a bit lucky in that the car wash that I go to is a new facility with top of the line equipment. The owner washes his Porsche through it so that gave me a bit of peace of mind. However, I still agree with you and am keeping an eye on the paint.
@@ThatTeslaChannel If you knew what you were looking at you would realize that your paint is already completely trashed. Once you know what your looking at you cant unsee it.
Who cares it’s a Tesla not like my z06 2019
I'm a car wash expert, It honestly depends on the brush material and type of system. For example if you used a car wash with foambrite brush material it would have a more chance of scratching your car.
@@ZipsExpressRBLX all star car wash ok on brushes?
Just saw this video in 2023. Good thing is that now you can put your car in "Car Wash Mode" on your TESLA by going to Services and clicking this Car Wash Mode; it even puts your car on Neutral automatically. Best thing ever!
I work at carwash and everyone gets out the car and we vacuum the car and then send it through the carwash by itself, except Tesla’s are complicated and someone has to sit in it , then on the other side a worker hops in and sprays all the windows, and then they pull it out of the carwash and we then clean inside of the windows, dry the car, wipe all the door jambs, and empty ashtrays .
Most conveyor style car washes prohibit you from pressing the brake, which you need to do at low speeds in a Tesla. There’s a better way. Practice this before you go! Put the car’s stopping mode into “roll” mode. Then you’ll find that if you press the brake just hard enough, you’ll trigger brake hold. Press again to release (speedometer says 0.) If you press gently, you can still stop the car but you won’t trigger hold mode. You want your speedometer to say 0 when you’re stopped. Then you can just glide through the car wash in drive, and squeeze the accelerator at the end to pull out. It’s WAY safer and feels more natural. 👍
Thank you I work at a car wash and I was trying to help a customer get in neutral with a Tesla.
Glad I could help!
Good topic. I just picked up my 2018 M3, and was dreading washing it by hand every week. Ima try the car wash route first and monitor carefully.
Good luck! I've recently switched to a touchless and it's good but doesnt clean as well.. I guess it's a tradeoff if you want a great deep clean but risk rim damage, or a 'pretty good' cleaning in a touchless. I hope that helps!
FYI, Neutral mode will automatically switch to park if 1. the drivers door is open AND 2. You lift your butt off the seat.
So for car washes where they tell you to get out of the vehicle you must put the car in "Tow Mode" which is basically neutral for 20 minutes without anyone in the car.
Options > Service > Towing. Tap it so it turns blue. Get out of the car, and they have 20 minutes to move the car around without anyone in the car. After 20 minutes it will go into park (or stepping on the brake will put it in park.)
Excellent addition, thank you for taking the time to add this!
I don’t really intend to take mine to a car wash but good to know. We don’t have many car washes where you can stay in the car around here. I guess that this means that they’d have to know or be told to to use this option or push the car to the track. I’d mostly be concerned about rim damage but I’d imagine that they’re used to making sure that the inside of the tire is on the rail.
I washed my car for the first time at a touchless car wash today. I discovered that there was a good amount of water around the inside of the trunk and all around the inside of the frunk as well as all four doors.
Maybe they will come out with a bildge pump update for the hull. lol.
Thought this video would not be interesting.
What a surprise for me!
I just ordered a Model 3 and at each step of your presentation I thought OMG! I did not think about that!
There are lots of things about this car that are not usual and I’m sure it will need washing before I get everything down.
Thanks for making this video!
I thought the same thing lol. Glad it was helpful and congrats on the Model 3 coming your way! What an amazing car.. Thanks for the comment!
I don’t own a Tesla yet but in the “manual” under towing instructions it says the car should never be pulled in neutral or it could cause damage to the motor(s). So I would assume track based car washes wouldn’t be the best for Tesla’s.. can anyone else confirm?
Yup, Wondering the same thing
Guessing at car wash speed it wouldn’t be harmful at all. Never an issue for me after many cleanings.
Just one more thing I had not thought of. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Jordan :)
Thanks for the video for some reason I thought you couldn't sent a Tesla through an Automatic Car Wash.
Always read the car manual!😉
2023-thank goodness for Carwash Mode!
You go to the car wash every 2 days?! Why? Seems very frequent? Thanks for the tips. Very helpful.
I got a question? Can the wheel scrubber tire brush at the touchless wash scratch up my rims?
And also car wash mode! Car settings > service > car wash mode.
Quick tip. I work at Tommy’s Express car wash and we use a flat conveyor. Look up Tommy’s belt conveyor and it’s much easier to load onto.
It's so hard to keep a black Tesla clean. That's what is making want a car wash subscription as well. The warning on the model 3 manual about only using touchless car washes is concerning as well. "Using any other type of car wash could cause damage that is not covered by the warranty"
Thanks for the comment and sharing that. I agree, I've got 2 subscriptions now, 1 to the full wash in this video and another new one to a touchless to see the difference over time. The new touchless is far less powerful but seems safer.
Great video, man! I'm picking up my Model 3 LR in about 12 hours!
How'd it go!?
@@ThatTeslaChannel It went great! I got to neet two YTers I follow. Watch ruclips.net/video/vPwp2CkJRJ0/видео.html and skip to 04:53. It was a humbling experience.
The car was almost perfect. It had a few cosmetic issues, but nothing crazy.
Umm, is it too much to ask that people READ the owner's manual BEFORE delivery day?
Certainly people have enough time while they wait months for their delivery.
Every Tesla has a "Carwash mode", and the manual recommends you use that.
Do you know car wash mode? Doesn’t seem like it.
Hey, thanks so much for the vid! Ill be sure to check out your website. 👍👍
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the support! I really appreciate it and as always if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out anytime!
Tapping the break is the part that sucks though. At mine it causes the roller to be forced under the tire and the whole car lurches to a stop before the next roller comes and lurches you forward. I need to go straight to neutral with no break tap. Any idea how??
The brushes hit the door handle, the widow opened and water went into my rental. Don't go through a auto car wash
Oh no! That's not good. I just thought of how your reaction might have been in the moment and it must have been priceless.
lock ur car??
Just lock the car
My Tesla came with a “car wash mode”
Now Tesla has car wash mode. Just activite that and you are good to go
NOTED. THANKS MAN...CHEERS FROM NY!
Glad to help!
One more thing, don't lift your butt off the seat while going through the car wash. If you do, the car will immediately shift into PARK.
Great addition! Not a fun experience when it happens unexpectedly for the first time.
:-) I found out the hard way when I 'shifted' in my seat to get more comfortable after putting my wallet away.
If you want your car always looking new NEVER PUT YOUR CAR THROUGH A AUTOMATED BRUSHED CARWASH. The only carwash you should use are either hand carwashes or touchless carwash.
Thank you for all the tips...all is left for me now is to buy a Tesla
If you love your car seriously avoid automatic car wash, because those brushes leave scratches on your entire car!!! They are filled with dirt from other cars that gets stuck in brushes that are constantly dirty.
You just have to go to "service" and tap on "carwash mode" and your car will be safe. No wiper, trap close, windows close etc..
I was told running the Tesla Model 3 through this type of carwash can damage the outside cameras on the car by the water pressure. Has anybody else heard this?
I've heard it too, but haven't had any issues in all the times I've gone through. I do however now use a touch-less car wash because it's much less aggressive, and doesn't damage the rims.
Now that it's been a few years, I'm curious.. Do you notice any micro scratches or damage from the car washes? My Tesla is coming next week and I'm concerned about the paint bringing it through an auto car wash. Thanks!
Great question! I've since started going to a touchless car wash because of rim chips from the guide system in the touch wash. The touch wash cleaned the car better (and no scratches that I can see) but the rim chipping was a deal breaker for me. The touchless gets the job done well enough and causes no damage at all. I recommend touchless.
@@ThatTeslaChannel would you still recommend touchless if the rim guard wasn't there?
I don't have a tesla, but I thought the comment about not turning your air vent on was funny. Just because I have always blasted my fan when going through because it's like an air freshener that makes it smell nice. At least at mr. carwash it smells nice anyway. Can't say for others.
Great job with these tips!
Thank you!
Very helpful. Thanks!
My model y i had it on neutral and it goes on drive or park on its own
Fantastic video, Greg! My only question is, where were you when I needed you? I had the same issues at the brand new car wash that has the latest technology. I could not find neutral, but I opened my window and the attendant did it for me. I had the alloy wheel protectors that stuck onto the rims and the guide track pulled the front left one right off. I had trouble getting the car back into drive because I was worried about putting my foot on the brake with the moving track beneath me.
The car came out really clean and there were no swirl marks on it. I used several microfiber towels to dry the car off and I am really happy with the way things turned out. It was a learning experience.
The first time I went to the carwash with my model 3 I forgot the wipers were on Auto. However, they never came on. I'm not sure but I think because the car was in Neutral before any water hit me. I haven't checked the manual to see if that is the case. I know they work on auto because I've driven in the rain and they work just fine.
Hey Greg, could you do a video about the stock audio system and your opinion on the summon feature?? That’d be great.
Great ideas! Yes I will add them to the list!
Now there is CAR WASH MODE.
Do you wash underneath???
Would paint protection films and ceramic coatings protect the car from potential scratches that could be inflicted on the paint of the Model 3?
Yes, I think so. I'm considering it and will add it to my next Tesla as soon as I take delivery. It also adds a deeper more vibrant color to the paint :)
Very mixed reviews on that. I personally think they protect from Oxidation, Dust and Rain Acids but it will not protect against swirls and scratches. To avoid having swirls you need to know that even a simple microfiber wipe, or just touching the paint with hand can put swirl marks on your clear coat. Thats why roadster owners who show their cars, insist you not touching the cars. What you can do is: 1- Touch-less Car wash (Even a manual one works. This works for me in a public self service car wash: Spray Water, Soap, Liquid Wax, Water and DO not touch the car with any kind of brush) (If you have a garage, you can get a water jet spray and foam canon and do this as well) then Air dry by simply driving you car at 50-60 mph if possible (if not possible blow using a leaf blower) 2- Consistent Buff and Wax (How often you buff the car depends on a lot of things: How thick the clear coat is - Each Buff removes a layer so it is an intensive solution in price of shine and beauty. So you can not go unlimited. Also hardness of Clear coat is a factor to consider too) (people usually target on one buff a year to lesser amounts) - Wax is a really good solution to bring the Shine. It can hide the scratches to some extent by over-glowing the straight surfaces but it does not treat any scratches permenantly. Wax (and therefore, Ceramic Coating) add a layer on top of clear coat. They protect against Oxidation and Rain Acid damage. They make the water bubbles bead rather than stay on the surface and because they are making the surface more smooth, less dust is tending to stay on the surface. Hope all this gives you an idea. Automatic Car Wash brushes will definitely put swirls on your paint. How sensitive you are on that, depends on you. Some people prefer the consistent shine of wash, and applied wax and they are ok with Swirls but professional detailers, show car owners, will not agree with that approach. Last bit: The darker your paint color is, the more chance it shows scratches and swirls. Maybe if you have a Black Car, you review your decision about Automatic Car Wash (with the exception of contactless ones)
What about your chargeport - didn’t it open during the carwash?
Nope, it does not open during the carwash.
That Tesla Channel impressing. It opens with just a gentle pressure.
Best way to go through automatic was is enter wash, dry off with towel, drive car off a mountain, buy new car, only hand wash new car.
Did you go to a "Tommy Wash" franchise car wash?
I did not. However, I've heard the Tommy carwashes use a system that carries the parked car, rather than rolls the car in neutral. Supposedly that removes any possibility of the car wash scraping rims. I use a touch-free car wash currently. It does a "good enough" job, but is worth it to me because it does not damage the car at all.
So you don’t have to manually wash your model 3?
The user manual states that touchless car washes are fine, and I have done both touchless and touch car washes without any issues.
@@ThatTeslaChannel perfect thank you!
People really go to a car wash "every couple of days"?
I know it seems excessive but it depends heavily on the climate you live in. I'm video recording and taking photos of my car frequently for videos and articles so I find my self cleaning it more often.
nice
Carwash Mode *
also fold mirrors in and out don't let car wash guys manhandle them will break them
Excellent addition! Even the machines can be rough on the mirrors, I agree always fold them in.
Me:listens to all of this like i own a tesla
lol the more you think about owning one the closer it will become real ;)
That made my day honestly 🤣😂😂thanks
Why not save time and trouble and use waterless wash? This is the kind they use at the Tesla Service Centers (not containing silicates, like CG which build up over time and create a haze problem): teslachick.net
Excellent video. Thumbs up
Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the support Logan! I really appreciate it and as always if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out anytime!
Maybe Tesla can have a carwash mode button
Now there is a Car Wash Mode in Teslas. 😉
Tesla has car wash mode
$ 60 a month ? Damn !
All u have to do is put the car in Carwash mode. This dude is wrong wrong
He lost me at “i go to the car wash every couple days” 😂
😂 for recording RUclips videos. Aint nobody want to see a dirty Tesla!
1st advice to taking car to car wash is don't! Only use hand only wash facilities
Why do you think that Tony?
@@ThatTeslaChannelThe brushes at regular car washes scratch the paint - you might not care go for it...
That Tesla Channel Check the car manual, it says to only use non contact car washes
Tony White
If that really happens at your car wash that’s the places fault. I work at a car wash and that never happens. I’ve never had anyone complain about paint scratches. There are certain instruments in the wash that aren’t well suited for some vehicles, and in that case you can ask for that specific instrument to be retracted in the wash. For instance, we have a lot of people requesting a tire shine retract because sometimes that instrument scratches specific types of wheels.
@@tameemiqbal5567 no, there are many articles stating that Teslas paint is soft - I personally have the multi-coat red not taking any chances with the quality of my paint, I fully intend on having it wrapped - do what you are comfortable with...
I pay $23 a month on my unlimited car wash :3
Right on!! Great deal!
Normally i sent my model 3 to manual car detailing....i dont believe on this robotic car wash....
I thought this video about a Tesla got screwed in a car wash
Whoa. $60 a month for a car wash pass? You wash your car every few days? Man. I have a 2007 Honda CRV. I've never washed it. I never understood why people waste the time and money on a car wash when you could just leave it out in the rain. Maybe you live in a desert state like Arizona, then I can see maybe the car would get excessively dirty, but other than that, I don't get it. I've rec'd the video, though, because I'm sure this is helpful to some.
yeah right? who needs carwash anyways? and who the hell need biannual teeth exam, tesciular cancer exam, breast cancer exam, and what not. You only live once. You are a fkcing genius
It's because your car is a piece of shit and you don't understand. Sorry to tell you bub
Obviouly if you consider a car as just a means of transportation, carwashing in dumb.
I own a 2007 renault espace. A incredible quircky MPV which still today blows my mind on how much glass surface it has. All that room and family friendliness. Its a freaking moving picnic table and an extra room for our appartment. And it's in a gorgeous bordeaux color. Buts it's a grandma. Has dents and pokes. Even so, I wash it with care every month and keep the interior q-tip cleaned after every weekend.
Honestly, I wash my car because I'm a little narcissist and not afraid to admit it. I like to have it shiny clean when 1) I look at it 2) I "showcase" it wherever I go. In the back of my mind there's always a small voice telling me "looking good; and they will notice it". "they" usually my family in law so that they know their daughter made married the right guy. At least that's how it plays out in my fantasy mind. Hahah :). It's dumb and maybe I should spend more time learning a new language... but it's just who I am :).
Also, something I can't explain, the time I spend washing, taking care and detailing the car soothes my mind. I'm not the only one and came across lots of people (mostly men) saying the same thing. It's like a quiet time or a "yoga class". I've never had a yoga class, but I assume I burn just as little calories as any namaste session I've seen on Insta.
One more reason, every time I come back from the carwash, my wife - with a judging look in her eyes - tells me; "you have the habits of a serial killer hiding a car crime scene". which cracks me up every time. :)
I'm on this page because we are saying goddbye to the renault. The last maintenance quote just digged the tomb. Unfortunately, they just don't make these roomy MPVs any more because of all the increasing safety features and regulations (which is good). And because of other things (narcissism included) we're getting a model 3 Long range this week. So thanks for the tips !!!!!
I have a model 3. I went to a car wash. Later I had to replace something at the bottom of the car. It was some sort of fiber board on under carriage. I am not 100% sure it is related but there were some reddit threads which indicate that maybe it is. Tesla did replace the fiber board at a cost with a new version of the fiber board.
Thanks for sharing that. I've been taking mine to the carwash every couple days for about a month or so now. I'll have a look under the car today and see if I can find anything similar. Thanks for the heads up on this Daniel.
Washing your car every couple of days??
Texla vers car wash
I prefer washing my car myself thanks....and uh i dont have a Tesla
60$ a month 👎
Worth the time savings :)
I don't even have a Tesla