Charlottesville's Award-Winning Hand Car Wash & Detail
Locally owned, award-winning hand wash and detailing in Charlottesville
1300 Emmet St N · Parking: On-site parking available
Aqua Hand Car Wash & Detail Services
Hand wash, vacuum, tire shine, and interior wipedown for essential vehicle maintenance.
Enhanced hand wash with power wash, foam cannon, wheel well cleaning, and detailed wheel work.
Comprehensive interior and exterior detailing with ceramic protection and professional upholstery care.
About Aqua Hand Car Wash & Detail
Aqua Hand Car Wash & Detail has earned its reputation as Charlottesville's go-to car care destination through a simple philosophy: every vehicle deserves hands-on attention. Founded as a locally-owned alternative to automated car washes, Aqua combines old-school hand washing techniques with modern ceramic protection technology to deliver results that drive-through tunnels can't match. Their 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews reflects a commitment to quality that keeps Charlottesville drivers coming back — whether they're looking for a weekly maintenance wash or a full showroom-ready detail.
What People Are Saying
“The car I left at Aqua Hand Car Wash was filthy, embarrassingly so. I routinely have several dogs in the car, and the car looked and smelled like a kennel. The car I picked up was amazing. It was spotless inside & out, and smelled great. Aqua Hand exceeded my expectations. Thanks guys for a job well done!”
“Fiance gifted me a Plus Detail for Christmas and I’m thrilled with the job Aqua Cville did! I knew the outside would not look quite “good as new” due to some paint and body damage in various places, but all the hard to remove grime on the bumpers, trunk, and sunroof was completely gone! My car is now also a shade of white I’ve never seen it be before lol. And the inside detailing was spectacular, truly like the day I bought it 4 years ago. I will definitely be back for periodic detailing!”
“Had a great experience with Aqua Wash and Detail. My vehicle was detailed and they did a great job! It was completed in the time I was told. Very pleased with the entire process and my vehicle was just like new again.”
4.9 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 27, 2026
Our Location
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |