skygirlpc

I have a 2008 Cobalt Coupe Sport (I bought it used about 2 months ago). I went to the automatic carwash today, I really just wanted to use their free vacuums but I feel bad using the vacuum when I don't use the car wash so I paid for the cheapest wash and drove in. A little over half way through I hear a snap then a minute later another snap and my radio goes out.

Turns out it totally ripped my antenna off!! When I went to look at it a thick cable was hanging out with a wire in the center of the cable that was broken and frayed.

Also the body looks slightly dented at the hole where the antenna comes out.

I am taking it to an auto body shop later today to get a quote. I can't believe this! Super bummed!! Just thought I'd share my story where people can understand my frustration!!

Bluelightning

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Automatic carwashes suck in every way

Gelladuga69

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Time to get a shorty antenna.

seano869

This is why I only use touch-less machines, and only in the winter to get the salt off.

Kahless

thats why i wash my car myself and use the vacuum cleaner at my house.

zrated89

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touchless ones suck they dont even clean your car. And the others leave swirl marks gotta wash it yourself

08ssedan

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You ever notice why if you go to the carwash they take your antenna off? Yeah, thats why. I have washed my car myself for the past few years now

1995chevy

i did this for one year now she stays inside for the winter after smoking off the stock continetals in the snow they didnt last long stupid snow

07LSJ

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bird and 87 ave?

06SS ALL DAY

It says before going in remove your antenna. Get glasses dood

nhanson

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i guess **** happens. If theres body damage that is on them

LS6Rally

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^ usually there is a sign saying you are responsible. how is it theyre fault you didnt take your antenna off?

06SS ALL DAY

Everyone I have been too says take off antenna and fold in mirrors. The only time they are responsible is if your not satisfied with the wash. I def go to random ones sometimes and say that and go thru twice on like ultimate haha. Sweeeet

nhanson

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Stock car they should be responsible.

xxenjoi11

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that sucks dood, hope its an easy fix..

home washes with a shop vac, and a shorty antenna would be wise choices from now on.

LS6Rally

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umm no. thats not how it works

never has been. i can not remember ever going to a car wash that doesnt tell you to remove/lower antenna, fold in mirrors and secure loose moldings

06SS ALL DAY

No if it says what to do and YOUR responsible.... I know a cheesesteak place here in Philly that only serves English speaking people. Someone sued them... And lost because the sign says English only. Just like car wash places say....

reduf99

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and this is why i was my car myself i dont trust anything or anyone for that matter

06SS ALL DAY

Better believe it lol. You just haven't noticed

StevoElSupremo

ok ok ok we all know auto washes BLOW but OP I'd just go to a wrecker or somehting, pull off a cobalt antenna, then tell the cashier its from a '95 corolla or something and they'll give it to ya for $5 lololol

LS6Rally

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This si why most Junkyards wont let you walk around anymore

TommyP

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I've seen this happen more than once to cobalts with the mechanical wash in our wash bay at work. The antenna on the balt is in a very poor position, when the top brush comes down on the trunk the full weight of it is put right on that antenna bracket.

nhanson

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Mine has a lean to it now...lol

StevoElSupremo

lol oh, my local JY doesnt know ****, you can pull anytthing and tell 'em its from a '90-2000 (insert crappy econo car here) and they'll give it for almost free HAHAHA

Crav3

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Where is this amazing car wash!? I can't seem to remove my antenna and this might be the best way to do it!