My point is, seeing if anyone else has had this problem and to alert
Beetle owners of the so-called Beetle "issue" at car washes. If they
know that VW Beetles cause a problem, then why even allow them in the
car wash or at least inspect the car before running it through. I had
know idea the car has that little ground clearance at the engine guard.
It has about 6 1/2" at the front bumper. I checked the "International
Car Wash Association" website and I can't find any vehical damage alert
on Beetles like they said. The car wash should know what cars can and
can't go through their wash safely. Our family has been going to this
car wash for over 40 years. They do a great job of cleaning the outside
and inside for only $5.99. They have a special solution that cleans the
wheels better than I ever can. We have never had a problem with them. I
have brought my Beetle there probably 50 times with no problem. I think
this time, it was just them letting the car roll backwards because no
one was their to drive it out. I have talked to several people, since
this happened, that have had their cars damaged at this car wash and
they were very good at getting the car fixed. What is perplexing is
their blanket denile on my Beetle!