{"id":2731,"date":"2026-01-16T09:48:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:48:26","slug":"is-it-safe-to-take-my-tesla-through-an-automatic-car-wash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/is-it-safe-to-take-my-tesla-through-an-automatic-car-wash\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to take my Tesla through an automatic car wash?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Touchless systems are preferred for Tesla washes, as automatic brushes can cause scratches and marks on the surface. However, before entering an automatic car wash, you should switch on car wash mode and Enable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Free Roll<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">This will keep the car in Neutral. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here is how your Tesla is expected to behave with the car wash mode turned on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Locks all doors and windows<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disables automatic wipers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Folds mirrors (if enabled)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevents the charge port from opening<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u00a0is what\u00a0you\u00a0need to consider while\u00a0taking your Tesla for an automatic\u00a0wash:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid using the touchscreen during the wash to prevent doors or trunks from opening accidentally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure the car is in\u00a0Neutral until the wash is complete.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid\u00a0using\u00a0hot water, detergents, or alkaline\u00a0cleaning agents.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, a Tesla can be taken through automatic car washes, provided they are touchless and the car&#8217;s &#8216;Car Wash Mode&#8217; is active. It is better to avoid conventional brush-based washes to avoid damage to the exterior. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Touchless systems are preferred for Tesla washes, as automatic brushes can cause scratches and marks on the surface. However, before entering an automatic car wash, you should switch on car wash mode and Enable\u00a0Free Roll. This will keep the car in Neutral. 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