Wondering in the winter what to do about washing my own. Usually shut off and drain my outdoor pipes for the winter, so its easiest if I can find one of those car washes that lets you wash your own, only I realize I havent seen one in my area (Alexandria/Kingstowne). Anyone out there know of one?

 

I spent all of last winter looking for the same one. The only one I know of is on route 1 in woodbridge. I don't think you will find any in Fairfax County due to some water drainage/ runoff restrictions. The county retricts water from car washes and other industries from being able to run into storm sewers. They require permits and strict adherance to codes requiring water neutralization before it is allowed to be dumped into waste sewers.

Probably more than you really wanted to know, but others might look at this thread as well.

 

Damn, well thats not exactly close. Not sure what I will do, other than find a good brushless car wash then coming home and waxing it.