Tag: cars
Uptick in catalytic converter thefts
The Mason Police District has seen a recent uptick in the theft of car parts, including catalytic converters, airbags, rims, and tires. These thefts have been mostly around Beauregard Street in Lincolnia and Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. Thieves are targeting Toyota Priuses for catalytic converters and Honda Accords and Civics for tires, rims, and … 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
Another sticker shock – soaring personal property taxes
Faced with “unprecedented increases” in personal property taxes, Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill has proposed lowering the assessment ratio for the 2022 tax year. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross discussed that issue, along with other highlights of the advertised budget for FY 2023 at a community meeting March 10. “Most vehicles typically depreciate annually,” Hill wrote … Continued
Free EV charging stations installed at Annandale Giant
Two Volta electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at the Giant grocery store on Columbia Pike in Annandale.
Bailey’s Crossroads car dealership plans major expansion
Radley Acura as seen from Columbia Pike. Radley Acura, the car dealership at 5823 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, has big expansion plans. Radley is seeking approval from Fairfax County to constructa 5,400-square foot addition behind the new-car showroom with a waiting room and drive-through lanewhere customers can drop off their cars for … Continued
New state laws address voting, equity, electric vehicles, and more
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced March 19 that he signed into law over a dozen additional bills passed by the General Assembly, including measures to expand access to healthcare and birth control, promote equity, and more.
Mason police commander to address street racing complaints
The car show in Annandale on Feb. 25. Capt. Shawn Adcock, the new commander of the Mason Police Station, is working on addressing the complaints about street racing in Annandale. Many residents have complained about noise and speeding on Little River Turnpike and surrounding streets after 10 p.m. last week following an informal meetup of … Continued
Car thefts in Mason District way up during pandemic
A car theft captured by a surveillance camera. If you think there have been more car thefts in the Annandale/Mason area, you’re right. Auto thefts in the area served by the Mason District Police Station have more than doubled during the period Jan. 1-Aug. 30, compared to 2019. There were 113 auto thefts during the … Continued
Police manhunt in Annandale involved thefts of three Teslas and an SUV
A manhunt in the Camelot and Mill Creek neighborhoods in Annandale in the early hours of May 1 disrupted residents’ sleep as police searched for suspects involved in auto thefts. The incident started when police stopped to check on three Tesla sedans and a Mitsubishi SUV stopped in the road at Gosnell Road and Leesburg … Continued
Tickets available for Rotary Club’s Mustang raffle
This fully restored classic 1966 Mustang convertible could be yours – all you have to do is buy one or more raffle tickets and win the Bailey Crossroads Rotary Club’s annual Mustang Raffle. All proceeds from the raffle support the club’s charities. You can purchase one ticket for $25 or five for $100. Tickets are … Continued
Electric charging station delayed
The spot where an EV charging station was under construction earlier this month. This photo was taken July 29. The electric vehicle charging station that had been under construction in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike disappeared last week. Relax, electric car owners, it isn’t gone for good – just delayed. This is the … Continued
Electric vehicle charging station under construction at Seven Corners Target
Six electric vehicle charging stations are being installed in the Target parking lot on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners. They are expected to be fully operational by the end of June. The stations are part of an electric vehicle charging network owned and managed by Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America. VW … Continued
Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Annandale
An EVgo charging station. Owners of a Tesla, Leaf, Bolt, or other all-electric vehicle will soon have more charging options. Twenty to 40 electric vehicle charging stations will be over the next year and a half or so in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the parking lots at Barcroft Plaza and the Annanale Shopping Center, … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club raffles off a classic car
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club President Bill Strickland (left) presents a $20,000 check to Chris Karfs at the club’s Oct. 5 meeting. For the 33rd year in a row, the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads raffled off a classic Ford Mustang to raise money for charities. The winner, Chris Karfs of Southampton, N.J., bought the lucky … Continued
Car tax payments due Friday
The customer service staff at the Department of Taxation. (Fairfax County government) The deadline for paying Fairfax County’s 2018 vehicle tax is Friday, Oct. 5. There are penalties for late payments. The easiest way to pay at this late date is online or by phone with a credit card, debit card, or checking account. You’ll need to … Continued