Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Chevy dealership opens in Lincolnia

The Malloy Automotive Group opened a Chevrolet dealership April 1 in Lincolnia next to Malloy Ford Alexandria. The Malloy Chevrolet sales office is located in a small building formerly used for used-car sales at 6508 Little River Turnpike. “We will be building a new state-of-the-art facility at our location,” says Evelyn Akers Baltimore, chief operating … Continued

Bill to curb car exhaust noise vetoed

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation passed by the General Assembly that would have made it easier for the police to enforce the ban on noisy vehicles. House Bill 2550, sponsored by Del. Rip Sullivan (D-6th District), would have given Fairfax County a tool to crack down on illegal, modified exhausts that create significant noise … Continued

AutoZone to open inside Pep Boys

Pep Boys is bringing back a retail store, but this time it’s going to be operated by AutoZone. Pep Boys, located at 7121 Little River Turnpike, closed its auto supply shop about four years ago and since then has focused on vehicle repairs and tire sales. The retail space is being totally remodeled to accommodate … Continued

Funding available for EV charging stations

Community and homeowner associations can apply for technical assistance and partial reimbursement for installing electrical charging stations for residents. The application period for the Charge Up Fairfax Program opens on May 1. Communities accepted into the program will receive a site visit and a free assessment from an engineering firm. If the community association decides … Continued

Mr Wash offers free car washes to educators

School employees can start off the school year with a clean vehicle, thanks to a special offer from Mr Wash. “Mr Wash Car Wash is celebrating Back To School month with Free Express Signature+ Extra Shine Car Washes for all teachers, school staff, and administrators through Aug. 31,” the company announced on Instagram. That includes … Continued

Gas station plans to replace repair shop with a convenience store

The Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider an application Sept. 14 to transform the vehicle repair facility at the Ravensworth Shell gas station into a convenience store. The Shell station is located at the Ravensworth Shopping Center on the corner of Braddock Road and Port Royal Road in Annandale. The applicant, Capital Services … Continued

Police can now pull over loud cars

Under a Virginia law that takes effect July 1, police officers can stop a vehicle for having an excessively noisy exhaust system.  Officers can enforce this law as a primary offense, meaning there is reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop.  Up to now, state law considered loud exhaust systems a secondary offense. Officers were … Continued