Tesco car wash broke my car

Tesco car wash broke my fiesta st rear spoiler. tesco basically dont care and take no responsibility which is dissapointing as the machine is malfunctioning in my opinion. iv used it many times before without issue but this time the roller jammed and stopped spinning as it got too close to the car and snapped the spoilers mounting brackets

[@GeorgeAusters]

I’d never pay to have my paintwork damaged.. better off just not cleaning it if you can’t be bothered

[@guenthersteiner8163]

Better yet, use a touchless car wash

[@johnmason3410]

I can't believe the cheek of Tesco not paying for the damage. I worked in a petrol station with a car wash and they always paid out for any damage caused unless it was the customers fault. This was the fault of the carwash and is obviously a faulty sensor

[@BM-pp3tr]

I once drove my 6month old car trough a car wash. After the first dunce the front brush started moving towards the car, and should normally lift but didn’t. Apparently a sensor was broken so it didn’t recognize the car. It completely tore up the bonnet, crushed the windshield and by then I had jumped out and pressed the emergency stop, that didn’t work, so I ran to the next one, soaking wet pushed it, which stopped the car wash. I still drive my car trough a car was once per week, always wondering if it will happen again.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Did they pay for the damage?

[@BM-pp3tr]

@@Sparkplugsteve yeah, my insurance company delt with their insurance that covered the cost. The damage too the car was extensive and I had to rent a car to get back home (300 miles away).

[@rognevs5695]

@steve it’s rog ice pipe can we have a chat sometime about gauges

[@Sparkplugsteve]

@@rognevs5695 rog you on Instagram? Look me up and send a message

[@rognevs5695]

@@Sparkplugsteve will be on the mrs account then 😂

[@jmp4285]

👍👍👍 I usually wash my car by hand, but sometimes I'm in a hurry to use a brushless washing machine (Focus ST Mk4)

[@BlueHokage]

Might suggest plastic welding, if it doesn't shatter into more pieces. You would likely need a lot of filler material (zip ties work well). Inserting small office staples into the hot plastic will add some rigidity.

[@1krista1969]

At second glance it looks to be ABS based on the residue on Steve's finger. If you use a good quality cyanoacrylic resin glue, it should glue just fine with ABS.

[@s2turbs]

A disclaimer notice cannot stop someone from claiming if there has been negligence on the service provider's part and further, as a consumer, you have consumer rights using a service (under the Consumer Rights Act 2015) which states that the wash facility has to be fit for purpose. Your argument would be that it is not fit for purpose and as such Tesco has breached your consumer rights.

[@clubsport_46330]

Steve if you like the look of the RS spoiler it's the best time to get a non st spoiler which is cheap and add the rs one on top. Its not my cup of tea, but if mine were to break, I'd do that

[@1krista1969]

If its made from common ABS, super glue would glue it just fine and actually be very strong. The trick is to prep the surfaces very well. 3m Seam sealer also is great, as is specially plastic epoxy.

[@petecroxford3277]

That is the reason I don’t use car washes unlucky. I think you’re better off doing it yourself 👍👍🍺

[@ianp369]

I have seen people lose a back window in the past where the brush grabs the rear wiper and pulls it off along with the arm, motor and glass. I would guess the system requires alignment but it is up to how it is configured. Glad you fixed it, like you say if it causes problems you can replace or Epoxy/fibreglass the holes then retap the screw threads.

[@ryeguy88]

I detail, but if I'm really in a pinch and need to get to a car wash, I ONLY ever use touchless automated washes.

[@jacoblittle3209]

Very common on these cars. Mine actually fell off just from playing my music too loud. Granted, i have two 15" subwoofers on 16,000 watts, but still it just rattled right off until I saw it hanging by the wire in my back window

[@jacoblittle3209]

@kadafi39 well, just so you know it is 16,000 rms for entire system. I have tuned the amps to very rarely clip when going full tilt but I do get a total of 15,700 watts measured on my SMD AMM-1. of course, that is not sustained long term, just burps, and that quick burst is actually the straw that broke my spoilers back. By the way my two 15s are rated 3000 watts rms, 6000 max. And I have proven multiple times in the past year that those numbers are at least slightly underrated. BlackBrick Brickhouse 15s dual 2ohm vc each wired to 1ohm on its own amplifier. Amplifiers are 2 Taramps Bass 8ks that do reach 7k on burps with no clip. Mids/highs on a JP234 wired to around 1.6 ohms per channel producing 2000 watts total. And I know, the mids/highs amp is not producing 2000 watts at the same moment that the taramps are producing their 14000 watts due to frequency ranges, so, you got me there

[@kevatcrewe]

I use the manual jetwash at the local sainsbury, soft bristles on the head, jet wash them when you jet wash the car before cleaning then jet wash off. 12 mins I can wash the car, £4 total. I find it difficult being enthusiastic about cleaning cars too, but no way will I use an automatic car wash ever. Doesn't clean as well and as you found out more trouble than it's worth.

[@RealMaGicXz]

tbh it does say before you drive in that they are not liable for damages and to use at your own risk

[@Sparkplugsteve]

They do say unless there is negligence on their part also in that disclaimer

[@xjsonx]

I went in a car wash with a Citroen Saxo and it ripped the spoiler clean off and smashed it through the back window. Had to wait in there until it had finished before I could drive out. Soap was spraying everywhere! Interior was soaked.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

🤣 i shouldn't laugh, but that is funny

[@Showing_the_car_]

Did you try for compensation? I had a Saxo VTS in blue years ago - great car.

[@xjsonx]

@@Showing_the_car_ I was 18 with no glass cover on insurance. They paid £80 which was half. Annoyingly though 5 days after new back window, i put my heated rear on and the window shattered (was icy morning) 🤦‍♂️. The autoglass guy who came out to my work found it very amusing!

[@martinhill5921]

I watch you all the time. Just wanted to know if you could help me out with exhaust system for my 2009 ford fiesta zetec s please

[@GeorgeAusters]

Proper Ford quality!

[@Rainingindublin]

It's been off before ye can see the scratches most likely it was over tighten in the past, I'd use even epoxy for that it be rock hard!

[@martcorn]

I've got all the gear at home to wash the car ; but just too lazy . I'd always stick it through the Tesco's wash . Not anymore . I've not idea how you didn't swear once during this video buddy . Lovely view of the countryside around you ! Another great video , keep them coming

[@guenthersteiner8163]

Do you have touch-less car washes in the UK? Much better for swirl marks and paint quality

[@martcorn]

@@guenthersteiner8163 yes mate , auto glym do a full 3 stages foam lance no touch series

[@jameswilson8820]

What was you thinking going through the car was🙄

[@OllieGSi]

I miss this channel

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thanks. Iv packed it in now as I got fed up if doing it but I appreciate the message

[@thehutx]

the lad at work had his rear wiper ripped off. they paid no problem

[@valleystaff7031]

Track car needs an RS spoiler and wifes needs the old spoiler.

[@alec5860]

Look into super glue and baking powder, theres a few videos on you tube. Ive rebuilt mounting tabs on trims before.

[@grahamsmith9788]

you could ask BlackBeltBarrister, he might find this a useful topic to make a vid about

[@mistr_z7654]

If you hate washing cars you need 2 things, better products and more machines. 🤣 Shame about the wing though, but the end mounts tend to crack anyhow.

[@TIM612826]

Glue those sausage fingers budd 😂

[@robinharrison3907]

Did exactly the same to A friend of mine 😡It lifted his car up 😡They paid to have it fixed 😀

[@fordyford]

Rubbish that they set up equipment and then claim no liability. Was there a sign at all that stated no liability? Was there a contract waiver signed? I feel like they do need to take responsibility for their equipment.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

There is a small sign in the petrol station yeh but I think as the damage is very minor and easy to fix il take it on the chin and not waste my time with them

[@fordyford]

@@Sparkplugsteve fair enough, what bastards lol.

[@r53leon6]

yes steve missed the uploads bro

[@grefgarage9029]

Glue? Really???

[@neilobusk]

great to see you... you looking more like obi wan kenobi.... every day.. spoilers They do nothing anyways... fiestas cant hit 180mph .. a little weight removal will help more... N x

[@samtheman407]

Serves you right 😂

[@johnmurton7048]

Tescos.....Every little helps !! 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@stevenmoran4060]

Anyone who puts a car in a rotary brush car wash deserves all they get. Either do it yourself or go to a hand car wash. Big sign on the car wash, use at your risk.

[@victorswietochowski3348]

great video!!

[@DaveStevis]

Cant believe people still use car washes

[@stevenspiers5190]

sticks fingers in 3 seconds lol glues nothing else

[@samuelhall2397]

Don't understand how a car enthusiast could ever put their car through a car wash like this.... mental.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Depends on where your enthusiasm is channelled 😁

[@samuelhall2397]

@@Sparkplugsteve Guessing not the paintwork 😅

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Nope 😆

[@stephendavies6080]

Get yourself down to tescos in talbot green ,,, let off 20 stink bombs , tell them you’ll hit them every weekend, they’ll soon want to negotiate with you,😄👍

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

I dont use car washes

[@gavinbetts4404]

I be honest u being a car guy am very surprised u don’t wash your own car and putting them through those automatic brushes will just scratch and swirl your paint but shocked really

[@johnarrowsmith8032]

I'm ok are you spendi7thousands on that bin get a c63s and see what cars are about.😂😂😂😂

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Meet me on a trackday with your c63 ? Fancy the challenge on track?

[@Gts2pro]

Chemical Metal , will work

[@cmartin_ok]

Quite clearly they are liable and also you have proof with your video. You need to speak to Citizens Advice in the first instance. Wonder if BlackBeltBarrister is watching and would care to comment?

[@cmartin_ok]

@Dave Johnson It shows the brush at the rear stopping and behaving in an erratic manner. OK so maybe you can argue that it does not show the damage being inflicted but there's plenty of evidence here on KZbin to show that Steve is an honest guy who is most unlikely to make a false accusation against Tesco

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thanks but I can't be bothered with fighting them. But I really appreciate your comments of my honesty. 😊

[@mattwills87]

More or less the same amount of time it would take to wash the car 😂 then again you wouldn't of been to TESCO

[@ashleybessant5565]

stupid llantristant tescos

[@Thatreekybora]

Your own fault

[@Sparkplugsteve]

I know I deserved it 🤣

[@kiwitrains]

Sorry no sympathy for damage using a brush car wash your paint will end up crap.👎🇦🇺

[@benkay8295]

If you love cars, why on God's earth would you take it through a car wash

[@Sparkplugsteve]

My love for cars is driving them on trackdays. I'm not a show and shine car lover 😁

[@yes-oy7co]

Truth be told don't go to tesco

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Well i did have a nice breakfast in the cafe before this so it was half worth going 😀