Car Cruise and Fair in Bridgeville

Just down the street from our Bridgeville location will be the Day on the Avenue Fair.  This will be held June 15th from 11am to 5pm.  There will be a car cruise, kids activities, food, and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy.  Make sure to check out this great event!  You can find out more information at Macaroni Kid.

Save the Date:

"Bridgeville Day on the Avenue"

Saturday, June 15, 2013
11am - 5pm
Washington Avenue

Meeting, Greeting and Eating.
Raffles, Music, Prizes
Kids Events, Classic Car Cruise
Fire Department Battle of the Barrel
Fun Food and Games!

Memorial Day Car Cruise

This weekend is Memorial Day.  This is usually the start of summer for family and friends.  Check out these Memorial Day Car Cruises around the Pittsburgh area.  You can find more information at car cruises online. Friday, May 24, 2013 Greensburg, PA. City of Greensburg Community Days Car Cruise 6PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-396-7707

Friday, May 24, 2013 Connellsville, PA. Cruise In Yough Lanes 6PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-628-1255

Friday, May 24, 2013 Wexford, PA. Wexford Starlite Car Cruise FRI NITE & SAT MORNING Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-935-6800

Friday, May 24, 2013 Tarentum, PA. Ultimate FRIDAY Car Cruise at the Galleria At Pittsburgh Mills 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-807-1115

Friday, May 24, 2013 Finleyville, PA. Crusin Mineral Beach Friday Nights 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-498-1761

Friday, May 24, 2013 Hermitage, PA. Tic Toc Car Cruise 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-374-5563

Saturday, May 25, 2013 McMurray, PA. Donaldson's Crossroads Cruise 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-877-9290

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Irwin/North Huntington, PA Norwin Hills Car Cruise 5:30pm Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-875-9722

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Cranberry, PA. Quaker Steak & Lube Car Cruise kick off 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-778-9400

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Car cruise kick off Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-778-9400

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Wexford, PA. Wexford Starlite Car Cruise SAT MORNING 9AM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-935-6800

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Pleasant Hills, PA Quaker Steak & Lube 5 PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-532-0048

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Emlington, PA. 8th Annual Car Cruise NOON Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-867-6981

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Penn Hills, PA. WPSSCC Cruise at Joe's Italian Ice Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-274-8125

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Kimberton, PA. 32nd Annual Chester County Car Show Status: On Schedule Contact: 215-646-4265

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Bob Evans First Car Cruise Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-456-5694

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Summit Diner Car Cruise Status: On Schedule Contact: 814-445-7154

Sunday, May 26, 2013 New Stanton, PA. Rollin Oldies 23rd Annual Car Cruise 9AM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-834-7272

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Monroeville, PA. Papa Rocks Memorial Cruise NOON Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-856-6441

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Lower Burrell, PA. Oldies Car Cruise 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-337-8159

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Classic Car Cruise Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-722-7823

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Kennedy Twp. Rockefellers & Ritas Italian Ice4:00 Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-537-7447

Sunday, May 26, 2013 DuBois, PA. Mustang Cruise 10:30AM Status: On Schedule Contact: 814-781-7364

Sunday, May 26, 2013 New Castle, PA. 23rd Annual Rapid Tappets Dustoff 10AM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-924-1871

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Glenshaw, PA. North Hills/Pittsburgh Moose Lodge #46 4PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-487-9055

Sunday, May 26, 2013 D. R. Kruizer's of Latrobe Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-858-5240

Sunday, May 26, 2013 McMurray, PA. All American Car Show 10AM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-298-3600

Sunday, May 26, 2013 Coraopolis, PA. Memorial Day Cruise NOON Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-375-3752

Monday, May 27, 2013 McMurray, PA. Wendy's Car Cruise 6PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-537-7447

Monday, May 27, 2013 Vandergrift, PA. Classy Chassis Cruise-In Dairy Queen North Apollo 1PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-568-3330

Monday, May 27, 2013 West Mifflin, PA Mifflin Social Club 6 PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-461-9784

Monday, May 27, 2013 Greensburg, PA.Ultimate Car Cruise Cancelled for Memorial Day NEXT CRUISE JUNE 3rd Status: Canceled Contact: 412-807-1115

Monday, May 27, 2013 Vandergrift, PA Memorial Day Parade... Cars Needed 9:30AM Status: On Schedule Contact: 724-567-7300

Monday, May 27, 2013 Carnegie, PA. 99 Bottles Cruise 5PM Status: On Schedule Contact: 412-279-1299

Not Your Everyday Accident

We drive to work, we drive to school, and we drive to the mall.  There are millions of people on the road each day, and this means that accidents can happen at every turn.  However, some of these accidents are not the normal fender bender.  Keep reading to learn about some strange accidents that have happened around the nation.

When accidents do happen, they’re not fun. At the same time, sometimes they’re downright strange. What do we mean when we say strange? Well...

·       A bull found in a garage in New York rammed a woman’s car when she honked at the animal, and also chased the vehicle down the street as it sped away.

 

·       A truck driver managed to accidentally ignite his cab while driving and cooking.

·       A woman once got her vehicle stuck on a stairwell after mistaking a subway entrance for a parking garage.

Want to read about other bizarre accidents or get more information on the three we mentioned? Click here to read the original article on the DMV’s website.

Mother's Day Gifts for The Car Loving Mom

Mother's Day is this Sunday.  Do you have a gift for the mom in your life that loves her car?  These great gifts below will be a hit for the mom that loves to take care of her car.  Keep reading or check out FYI for more information.

Mother’s Day is upon us, and while Mom might have said she loved the gift certificate for a carpet cleaning you got her last year, it’s time to up the ante and get her something she might actually want. Get her something that lets her know how much you care, how much you appreciate everything she’s done since the 26 hours of hard labor it took to bring you into this world. If she’s a car mom, any of these gifts will do nicely, and help assuage the guilt of the carpet-cleaning gift certificate from last Mother’s Day.
10. Oreck car vac
Price: $39.99 at http://www.oreck.com/Car-Vac
Chances are, if Mom has little kids, there are Goldfish ground into her floorboards and Cheerios in every crevice imaginable. This Oreck Car Vac is ideal for crumb removal of all sorts, and while normally an appliance is a horrible gift for Mother’s Day, this is an exception.
9. Jonathan Adler travel mug
Price: $16.99 at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/kitchen-decor/energy-roost-travel-mug
Let Mom know she rules the roost with this brightly colored and uber-portable travel mug. It’s BPA, lead and phthalate-free and has a rubber bottom (so it stays put) and a slider tab on the lid (to prevent spills).
8. Solar travel charger
Price: $35 at http://www.modcloth.com/shop/mediaaccessories/sunny-is-power-solar-travel-charger
Mom drives a Prius because she wants to go green, so she feels a tiny twinge of guilt every time she plugs her iPhone into a power outlet to charge it. Solution? This handy little solar powered battery charger, perfect for eco-conscious moms on the go.
7. State heart bumper sticker
Price: $4 at http://www.heartsticker.com/
Whether Mom hails from Alabama or Wyoming or somewhere in between, there’s a state heart sticker she can affix to her bumper to show her love. These stickers are vibrant and long-lasting, sure to stick to her bumper ‘til she trades in her car.
6. Momiji air freshener
Price: $2.99 at http://www.perpetualkid.com/bff-momiji-air-freshener.aspx
We’re certainly not suggesting that this cheap (but adorable) air freshener would be an ideal gift on its own, but as part of a larger car-themed Mother’s Day gift, it would be quite nice. If Mom’s not a fan of tutti-frutti scent, no worries — there are two other scents available.
5. SiriusXM subscription
Price: $14.49 per month at http://www.siriusxm.com/keeplistening
Mom’s very tired of listening to that Disney soundtrack that’s been in her CD player for the past year or so. Why not treat her to a month of SiriusXM radio, so she can listen to what she likes? A quick call to tech support may even provide a way to block Barry Manilow, if need be.
4. Silver valet key ring
Price: $14.99 at http://www.thingsremembered.com/product/Silver-Valet-Key-Chain/158908.uts
Not that Mom uses valet all that often, but this key ring would still make a marvelous Mother’s Day gift. Engrave it with her initials, or with those three little letters that mean so much, “Mom.”
3. Griffin hands-free window mount for iPhone
Price: $29.95 at http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1580ZM/A/Griffin-Window-Mount-Handsfree
No one needs more distractions on the road, so help Mom go safely hands-free with this window or dash-mount iPhone carrier. It’s made of sturdy plastic and plays through her car’s AUX-In port.
2. Betsey Johnson aviator sunglasses
Price: $60 at http://www.zappos.com/product/7939393/color/559
These pink-hued aviator shades are the ideal gift for a fashionista Mom. They provide UV protection, and feature darling hearts on each arm tip.
1. Tiffany Keys beaded heart key pendant
Price: $275 at http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP04519&mcat=148204&cid=573050&search_params=s+5-p+5-c+573050-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+
You may have lost Mom’s car keys, but (corny pun alert) you found the key to her heart. There’s no mother in history that wouldn’t love a Mother’s Day gift in a trademark turquoise Tiffany box.

Get Your Car Washed at Mr. Magic!

 Have you gone to the car wash yet this spring?  The warm weather is staying consistent, which means it is the best time to get a wash and wax at Mr. Magic.  Do not waste the time to wash your car at home.  Washing at Mr. Magic saves time and water!  Do not believe us?  Check out the statistics below or at autos.com

 

Environmental Reasons to Use an Auto Car Wash

• Washing your vehicle at home can easily use 150 gallons of water, where a touchless or brushless auto car wash will use approximately 35 gallons.
• The soaps and detergents used to wash the vehicle, along with the grunge that comes off it, can sink into the ground and pollute the local ground water supply.
• Auto car washes reclaim the water used for washing. The water is cleaned and treated before being reused for subsequent car washes.

Personal Reasons to Use an Auto Car Wash

• Washing your vehicle by hand (scrubbing with sponges and brushes) actually produces tiny scratches in the paint. This is caused by fine particles of dirt, sand and silt that become trapped in your brush or sponge. By car washing at home, you are actually degrading the finish.
• The scratches produced by washing with brushes and sponges can be as deep as 10% of the thickness of the paint. Auto brushless or touchless car washes use a high pressure spray of water to remove the dirt off the surface before it is washed, and the materials used to clean the surface of the vehicle are continually being rinsed to prevent any accumulation of grit.

Weekly cleaning helps the finish last longer, because dirt traps moisture against the vehicle's finish and promotes rust. Cleaning a car's finish weekly in an auto touchless or brushless car wash environment can eliminate the corrosive actions that dirt, salt and pollution can create, which will help keep your car looking good and help keep the resale value up.