[ARTD2020]

Hello, I have recently took delivery of a 2019 Audi Etron. I am wondering if it is safe to take it though the car wash. Just wanted to read the general opinion in the forum.

Thanks a lot.

 

[Joe]

Yes, completely fine. Same rules apply: transmission in N, no bikes on the roof.

 

[Bill33525]

Mine has been through the car wash several times with no issues.

 

[ARTD2020]

Great! Thanks for the remarks. Now I feel more confident.

 

[tmiele]

Great way to check for leaks as there have been many owners with leaks from the sunroof area. It might have been the earlier models that had this problem. My 9/19 build e-tron has been perfect so far (3 months, 2800mi).

 

[Witchfinder]

I suggest you avoid automatic car washes or any other "harsh" washing technique for the first few months of a car's life. Modern water based paints don't fully harden for several months and are more susceptible to scratching.

 

[JNealCox]

I have taken mine through a few times with no problem. I have used a "brushless" automatic wash near me. They do no want me to turn off the engine, so before entering I turn of "automatic parking assist" and "braking assist".

 

[SignMD]

I suggest you avoid automatic car washes or any other "harsh" washing technique for the first few months of a car's life. Modern water based paints don't fully harden for several months and are more susceptible to scratching.

I agree excellent advice. I have a Porsche Cayenne that was right from the factory that developed tons of paint chip because the paint was not cured. I traded it on another Cayenne that had been on the lot for 6 months and not a single paint chip. Also be careful with touchless laser washes they can actually scratch more than the ones that touch.

 

[SoCaleTron]

Hello, I have recently took delivery of a 2019 Audi Etron. I am wondering if it is safe to take it though the car wash. Just wanted to read the general opinion in the forum.

Thanks a lot.

Take mine through all the time. Be sure to turn off automatic windshield wipers and fold in mirrors.

 

[ARTD2020]

Take mine through all the time. Be sure to turn off automatic windshield wipers and fold in mirrors.

Ah...good advice..thanks

 

[polyphonic]

Optimum no rinse + dry me a river waffle towels. You can wash a car in 10 minutes with half a gallon of water, and also save your paint.