Automotive in Boca Raton

A business has to have something special to survive for more than half a century. For Mr. Magic Car Wash, perhaps that thing is a signature blend of nine cleaning solutions that work together to cut through tough road grease and leave vehicles with a glimmering luster. Or perhaps it’s the business's attention to detail, manifested in its soft-cloth hand washes. Either way Mr. Magic has not only survived the passing decades and the end of the DeLorean, it has thrived and expanded, now boasting five Pittsburgh-area locations. Even when sending cars through the automated car-wash tunnel for a quick rinse, Mr. Magic keeps auto owners' interests in mind, spraying fiberglass surfaces with only fresh water and drying them to a spot-free shine with hot air. Extra services, such as underbody flushes and interior and exterior detailing, help enhance each wash, and coats of Magic Repel surface protectant deflect new smudges and wizard spells.

The team of professional chauffeurs at Shack's Luxury Limousines could tell you some stories. But they don't because they're professional. Instead, they press their suits, buckle their seatbelts, and man a fleet of stretch vehicles that includes Town Cars, Escalades, Hummers, and Chrysler 300s. In the client's choice of vehicle, drivers spirit singles, groups, or demanding alien overlords wherever they'd like to go, from weddings and proms to parties and airports. Frequent rollers can sign up for membership in Shack's VIP Limo Club for regular pickups and drop-offs and access to the bar, which comes stocked with Grey Goose, Patron, champagne, or other select bottles.

Boca Raton Helicopters' stealthy cloud cutters whisk patrons around the atmospheric edges of Florida's scenic coastline. Each of the eight tours begins with an introductory spin around the sky, circling the new FAU stadium and the Boca shoreline. Other sight-seeing spots include Palm Beach's opulent real estate, Manalapan Island, and the Everglades to search for alligators playing frisbee golf. The savvy pilots also have experience working with aerial photographers and aspire to help patrons capture stunning footage or photos with a special harness that allows them to film or shoot with the chopper door open, as long as they promise to not let any flying monkeys in.

The automotive experts at GOODYEAR - Gold Coast Tire & Auto Centers coddle cars with automotive services and brand-name parts for both foreign and domestic roadsters. The team performs both preventative and repair services on cars, SUVs, and any light trucks that honk politely enough. Technicians also upgrade rides with custom wheels, window tinting, or lift and lowering kits. To help ensure that owners get the proper wheels and parts, the tire specialists maintain an online filament guide and other automotive reference materials, including an online dictionary of essential terms.

Gabriel Mejia lathered his first car in 1985—a modest attempt that soon blossomed into a full business serving Boca's prestigious clubs and neighborhoods. As his clientele increased, his number of arms didn't, so he taught a small crew how to perfectly replicate his hand-wash technique by strengthening their muscles with lead shoulder pads. Today, Gabriel's 12 mobile technicians perform washing and detailing services around town with the help of 10 fully equipped vans. When they aren't polishing roadsters, they also re-dye leather, remove dents, and block UV rays with window tinting.

Owned and operated by window tinter Robert Feeley, Tint & Tunes has been keeping jalopies in tip-top shape since 1989. With services ranging from exterior hand waxing to window tinting and interior shampoos, Feeley and his staff help maintain cars in preparation for impromptu rides to prom.