Car washes in Bristol, VA
Seven car washes in Bristol, Virginia — one self-serve car wash, one tunnel car wash and one hand car wash. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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The wash types in Bristol
One self-serve car wash, one tunnel car wash and one hand car wash — that is the mix in Bristol.
In a hurry? The tunnel at Tidal Wave Auto Spa gets you through in minutes.
Coin and wand washes
Self-serve bays in Bristol: Bristol’s Magic Wand Car Wash — you hold the wand, you set the pace.
Bring a roll of quarters — plenty of bays still run on coins, even where a card reader is bolted on.
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Car wash in Bristol #1
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Car wash in Bristol #2
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After the salt trucks
Road salt eats at brake lines and rocker panels. After a salty stretch, a wash with an underbody rinse is worth more than a shine.
Below 32 °F, stay in the car: Tidal Wave Auto Spa is automatic.
Gas station washes and brands
Brands with a wash in Bristol: Tidal Wave Auto Spa (one) and Ultimate Shine Car Wash (one).
North to south
The listed washes spread over 5.8 miles, from Bubblez Hand Car Wash (north) to Ultimate Shine Car Wash (south).
People per car wash
Bristol has about 16,800 residents (2023) — one listed car wash for every 2,400 people.
Across Virginia
Of 928 car washes in Virginia, seven are in Bristol. Bigger choices: Virginia Beach (43), Chesapeake (28) and Richmond (25).
Questions about car washes in Bristol
How many car washes are there in Bristol?
Seven car washes are listed in Bristol, Virginia, including one self-serve car wash, one tunnel car wash and one hand car wash.
Where can I wash my car myself in Bristol?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Bristol’s Magic Wand Car Wash.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Bristol?
Washed by hand: Bubblez Hand Car Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Bristol?
Tidal Wave Auto Spa (one) and Ultimate Shine Car Wash (one).
Car washes around Bristol
Bristol, 4 miles away, adds four more washes.
Within 50 miles, Johnson City and Kingsport have ten or more washes each.
Further in Virginia
Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake