I know this might not bother some, but I don't feel comfortable going through a car wash without taking off the antenna first. I normally use Mr. Hotshine Car Wash locations, however, it's annoying to take off the antenna each and every time. Biggest problem is, I can't reach that high to put it back afterwords. I really don't like to step on the rear bumper (which really doesn't leave much room to put your big foot) and put the antenna back. I have to wait to get home and use a little step ladder. Does anyone here remove the antenna everytime you go through a car wash? I'm afraid it might get bent from the huge curtain-like cloths that move over the car during the wash cycle. Is there an aftermarket antenna that is shorter?