Express Car Wash in Petersburg, VA - Flagstop Car Wash
About Our Petersburg Car Wash Location
⭐ Voted Richmond's Best Car Wash — Richmond Magazine 2025 | Best of Virginia — Virginia Living 2025 | Top Workplaces 2025-2026
Address & Contact Information
3641 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805, United States
Operating Hours
Hours:
- Mon - Sun
- -
Thanksgiving: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
(reduced hours on July 4th, Christmas Eve, & New Year's Day - see social media for specifics)
Best Car Wash in
Petersburg, VA
Why Petersburg Drivers Coose Flagstop
- Voted Richmond's Best Car Wash — Richmond Magazine 2025, Virginia Living Best of Virginia 2025, and Richmond Times-Dispatch Best of Richmond Finalist 2023
What's Included at Our Petersburg Car Wash
Every visit to Flagstop includes our full Ultimate Wash plus a suite of free self-service amenities so you can finish the job exactly how you like.
The Ultimate Wash — What Happens in the Tunnel
Our automated express tunnel does the heavy lifting in under 5 minutes. Here's what your vehicle receives on every pass with our top wash:
- Graphene-infused ceramic protection — exceptional durability against scratches and UV damage with water-repelling finish
- Nano Clean — protective nanolayer that removes dirt and contaminants without harsh chemicals
- Nano Shine — restores gloss and leaves a smoother finish
- Nano Seal — invisible barrier against water, UV rays, and oxidation
- Hot Carnauba Wax — heat-activated shine and protection
- Weatherguard Rain Repellent — keeps your windshield clearer in the rain
- Exterior wash — high-pressure pre-rinse and full foam clean
- High gloss foaming polish — deep clean and surface prep
- Wheel Brite — targeted cleaning for wheels and rims
- Tire Shine — clean, dark finish on all four tires
- Underbody Flush — removes road salt and grime from underneath
- Bug Blast — seasonal treatment for bug and insect removal
- Shammy Dry — machine-powered premium towel dry for a spot-free finish
Free Self-Service Amenities After Every Wash
After your tunnel wash, pull into our amenity stations at no extra charge:
- High-powered vacuums — get every last crumb, pet hair, and road dust
- Microfiber towels — for touch-up drying and detailing
- Glass cleaner — streak-free finish for windows and mirrors
- Tire shine spreaders — apply an even finish to all four tires
- Carpet floor mat cleaner — dedicated mat cleaning machine
- Rubber mat cleaning station — deep-clean rubber or plastic mats
- Air detailers — blast away dirt and debris in hard-to-reach spaces
- Windshield washer fluid — top off and go
- Air freshener — available while supplies last
Unlimited Car Wash Club - Petersburg's Best Car Wash Value
Membership Includes
- Truly unlimited washes — freedom to wash every day if you want
- Access to all 30+ Flagstop locations from Richmond to Charlottesville
- The full Ultimate Wash on every visit — no downgraded "membership wash"
- All free self-service amenities after every wash
- Member lane — skip ahead and get in faster
- License plate recognition — nothing to scan, no card to carry
- No contracts — cancel anytime with no fees
- No hidden charges — one flat monthly price
- WashPoints earned on the Flagstop app — monthly membership payments and gift card purchases qualify; redeem toward free washes or a free month of Unlimited
Membership Pricing
Unlimited Wash Club: $28.99/month — no contracts, cancel anytime.
Sign up online at
flagstopcarwash.com/unlimited-plans, through the Flagstop app, or with a team member on your next visit. Your membership activates immediately.
Single Car Washes in Petersburg, VA
Prefer to pay per visit? Single washes at Flagstop Petersburg are available through a team member or the Flagstop app — no account required, no appointment, no waiting. Prices range from $13.99 to $23.99 depending on the wash level you choose.
What is included in a single car wash at Flagstop Petersburg?
Every single wash — at every price level — includes full access to the free self-service amenity stations after your tunnel wash:
- Free high-powered vacuums
- Free microfiber towels and glass cleaner
- Free tire shine spreaders
- Free carpet mat cleaner machine
- Free rubber mat cleaning station
- Free air detailers
- Free windshield washer fluid
- Free air freshener (while supplies last)
Higher wash tiers add paint protection treatments, Graphene-infused ceramic protection, Carnauba Wax, rain repellent, and more. View the full breakdown at flagstopcarwash.com/single-washes.
How do I pay for a car wash at Flagstop Petersburg?
A team member with a tablet is ready at the entrance to process your payment. We accept all major credit and debit cards and the Flagstop app. No cash required. Unlimited Wash Club members simply pull up — your license plate is recognized automatically and no payment is needed at each visit.
Can I get a car wash without a membership?
Yes. There is no membership required to use Flagstop Petersburg. Pull in, a team member will get you set up, and drive through — it takes about 3 to 5 minutes from entry to exit. Free amenities are included after every single wash, same as for members.
How to Find Flagstop Car Wash in Petersburg, VA
Find us on 3641 S Crater Rd, behind Thacker Ace Hardware and across the street from Orbitz Biking Experience.
Serving Petersburg and Nearby Areas
Locations Coming Soon!
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Road across from Sheetz
How Long Does a Car Wash Take at Flagstop Petersburg?
The automated tunnel wash takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes from entry to exit. Total visit time — including the amenity bays and vacuums — is typically 10 to 15 minutes for most guests.
- Tunnel wash: 3–5 minutes
- Free vacuum stations: 5–10 minutes depending on interior size
- Mat cleaning station: 2–3 minutes
- Total typical visit: 10–15 minutes
No appointment is ever needed. Pull in — a team member with a tablet will get you set up — or simply drive up with your Unlimited Wash Club membership and your license plate is recognized automatically.
Get Unlimited Washes with our
Unlimited Wash Club
- Unlimited washes, one low monthly fee
- No contracts, no fees
- Cancel anytime
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- Earn and redeem WashPoints for free washes and free membership
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