🏆 The 11 Best Car Washes in Virginia — 2026
We compared all 566 car washes in Virginia on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.
#1 · Cool Wave Car WashNewport News Self-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsDetailingUnlimited plans
🕒 Hours Open daily 7:30am – 7:00pm
#2 · Cool Wave Car WashNewport News Self-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsDetailingUnlimited plans
🕒 Hours Open daily 7:30am – 7:00pm
#3 · Cool Wave Car WashPoquoson Self-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsDetailingUnlimited plans
🕒 Hours Open daily 7:30am – 7:00pm
#4 · Cool Wave Car WashSmithfield TouchlessSelf-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsUnlimited plans
🕒 24/7, Tunnel 7:30am-7pm
#5 · Freedom WashChesapeake TouchlessSelf-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsUnlimited plans
🕒 24/7 automated, 8am-7pm staffed
#6 · MegaWashAshland TouchlessSelf-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsUnlimited plans
🕒 Car wash 24/7, RV wash Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
#7 · The Wave Car Wash - Newport NewsNewport News TouchlessSelf-serve baysFree vacuumsDetailingUnlimited plans
🕒 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
#8 · Whistle Express Car WashNorfolk TouchlessSelf-serve baysFree vacuumsDetailingUnlimited plans
🕒 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
#9 · Whistle Express Car WashMartinsville TouchlessSelf-serve baysFree vacuumsDetailingUnlimited plans
🕒 Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
#10 · Elkton Car WashElkton TouchlessSelf-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsUnlimited plans
🕒 24/7
#11 · Jerry's 23 Car WashColonial Heights TouchlessSelf-serve baysOpen 24 hoursFree vacuumsUnlimited plans
🕒 24/7
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(touchless, self-serve bays, open 24 hours, free vacuums, detailing, unlimited plans),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.