Family's Range Rover Damaged in Tesco Car Wash Incident
Tesco car wash horror with Range Rover wrecked and toddler drenched in £1,800 nightmare

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A family's outing turned into a nightmare when their Range Rover Evoque was damaged at a Tesco car wash in Wrexham, Wales. The incident left their toddler drenched and traumatized after the car wash machine opened a rear door, spraying water inside and damaging the vehicle, resulting in an £1,800 repair bill.
- 01The car wash machine opened the rear passenger door, causing water to spray inside and soak the toddler.
- 02The incident left the family's vehicle with significant damage, including a ripped-off roof spoiler.
- 03Tesco's insurers rejected the family's claim, stating the car wash was 'fully operational'.
- 04Jaguar Land Rover advises against using commercial automatic car washes due to potential damage.
- 05The family plans to avoid automatic car washes in the future, opting for hand washing instead.
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A family faced a distressing incident at a Tesco car wash in Wrexham, Wales, when their Range Rover Evoque was severely damaged. While taking their 18-month-old son Otis to see a show, the couple, Andrew Fenn and Cara Burke, reported that the car wash machine unexpectedly opened a rear passenger door, causing water to spray inside the vehicle. This alarming event not only drenched Otis but also resulted in significant damage to the car, including a ripped-off roof spoiler, leading to a repair bill of £1,800. After the incident, Otis became frightened of cars, prompting concerns from his parents about his emotional well-being. Tesco initially failed to properly document the incident, and the family's insurance claim was later rejected after the car wash was deemed operational. Jaguar Land Rover, the manufacturer of the vehicle, stated that their guidelines recommend against using commercial automatic car washes due to the risk of damage. The family has since decided to avoid automatic car washes in the future, opting for manual cleaning instead.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety of automatic car washes, especially for families with young children.
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