Automatic carwash auto gears

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C200 Automatic 2007. I have been told that using an automatic car wash which pulls the car IN NEUTRAL for about 10 metres could damage its health.

Can any car doctor advise. Thanks Grev
 

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Hi,
Personally, i would,nt even consider an auto car wash, there c**p I.M.O. They can damage the paintwork and leave swirls in the paintwork with prolonged use.
But answering your question it should,nt damage the internals of the gearbox.
 

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No it wont damage the gearbox only prolonged towing or freewheeling can damage the autobox
 
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Thanks for confirming my view. Grev
 

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And as andy I wouldnt even consider one of those robotic things and they never open the doors to wash in around the shuts
 

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Car washes are for the lazy buggers who have too much spare money I M O or generous expense accounts.........REPS.:mad:

Or have better things to do with their valuable spare time, than to wash ****** cars..!! :p

BTW - I would NEVER use an auto-wash (I have seen car bits entangled in the rollers) I visit a HAND car wash.
 
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Yea its hard to beat a good hand job
 

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