Sorry to hear that happened. What does that Jeep have if not an 8, a V6 or inline 6? Sometimes, such as the case with GM, the inline 6 is actually a better choice. But as we all know being BMW fans, most mfgs. have done away with the I6 (incl. Lexus and MB) for the sake of compactness and using the motor across various platforms (RWD and FWD and AWD). But don't forget the balance shafts, added friction and complexity!
imho for cars you really care about, never take it through an automatic car wash, despite the "I saw a Ferrari just go through so I can take my 335 no problem" This is coming from my g/f's uncle who sets them up and repairs them. It's not the cloth, it's the fact that often parts of the machinery can come in contact with the paint....
glad you got it sorted out and let it be a lesson to all of us to check that everything's closed before washing!
