Washing the car

[notdodgy]

Over on The Facebook.

Someone had their car breakdown in a carwash.
They have a bill from the garage, who still have the car and were told it shouldn't go through the car wash.
(The car wash thing is incorrect but there is a section in the manual). It states that Jet washers should be used with caution.

I suspect not many know this.


I do have a question which I saw mentioned here a few weeks ago.

While hand washing the car this morning I noticed some of the car drain holes have tape on them.

Should the tape on door drain holes be removed?

 

[Chrispydoc]

Just checked mine now,

Resutls....On the two front doors, each has two oval holes one was clear, the other one's had a very strong transparent tape over them (near the centre of the door)

The rear doors have a different look but were not obstructed..
I really don't know what to think.....someone needs to ask MG.

 

[notdodgy]

Just checked mine now,

Resutls....On the two front doors, each has two oval holes one was clear, the other one's had a very strong transparent tape over them (near the centre of the door)

The rear doors have a different look but were not obstructed..
I really don't know what to think.....someone needs to ask MG.

Sounds like mine.

 

[Cocijo]

Door drain holes

Hi, checking over the car today I noticed that some of the door drain holes have clear plastic tape over them, mainly the ones at the centre of the door bases. Should these be there or shall I remove them? Many thanks Kev.

www.mgevs.com

 

[notdodgy]

Door drain holes

Hi, checking over the car today I noticed that some of the door drain holes have clear plastic tape over them, mainly the ones at the centre of the door bases. Should these be there or shall I remove them? Many thanks Kev.

www.mgevs.com

Thanks - was sure I had seen it discussed.

No definitive answer on whether to remove them.

Not going to lose any sleep over it.

 

[AbuG]

Is automatic car wash definitely a big NO.... Or just coincidence?

 

[notdodgy]

Is automatic car wash definitely a big NO.... Or just coincidence?

Not sure about the reason for the case reported. Bad advice from the garage?

 

[bb1922]

There is nothing in the manual of either the ZS EV or the 5 EV that states you cannot use a car wash.

There is a limitation on not using an automatic car wash when using a space saver.

There is also a warning on being careful when using a jet wash.

Of course, whether automatic car washes are a good thing or not is a matter of personal opinion.

 

[chowbenter]

Not checked mine to see if there is tape on the drain holes, Never used an auto car wash As I've bought 10 litres of cherry snowfoam I'll be using my snow foam equipment to clean mine

 

[Iain]

Everyone to their own when it comes to car washes.
I have never liked the automatic ones as there is a danger of dirty, gritty brushes causing scratches etc. (I do not think the environmentally friendly paints used now give the same protection as the old cellulose ones).
I would also suggest caution if using a power washer for the same reason.
Also care required when using a power washer on the wheels,not to be too close, particularly near the valves as they can be disturbed from their seats. This can lead to loss of tyre pressure.

With regard to the drain holes in the doors I intend to blast some waxoyl up them when the weather gets warmer. Leaving the open holes clear to drain any water.

 

[Lovemyev]

Have not checked the drain holes in my car yet, but if the door was designed to have three holes in the front door panels, then they should be all open in my opinion.
What is the point of having that number drain holes, then have the centre one blanked off with tape ?.

 

[Chrispydoc]

A thought on automatic car washes......could they cause the front charging flap to open....and then rip it off?

 

[Kithmo]

A thought on automatic car washes......could they cause the front charging flap to open....and then rip it off?

Good point, but I would think maybe not if the car was locked.