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Five Driving-Related Holiday Gifts That Show Loved Ones How Much You Care

Perhaps you've got a senior in your life who still drives a vehicle on a regular basis but has a limited budget for extras such as towing services, or a cash-strapped college student who's always struggling for gas funds to get around. Consider giving them a practical holiday or birthday gift that will make their driving time easier. They'll appreciate it, and you'll feel better knowing they're better prepared for whatever hazards the road brings. Following are five gift suggestions designed to show the drivers in your life how much you care. 

An Emergency Kit

Fill a box with items such as warm blankets, bottles of potable water, a first aid kit, non-perishable snacks, road flares, a flashlight, batteries, an ice scraper, kitty litter for icy roads, a set of jumper cables, and whatever else you think may help your loved one out in the event their vehicle breaks down while on the road. 

A Universal Charger 

A universal charger will be able to draw power from the vehicle's cigarette lighter, enabling the driver to keep cell phones, tablets, laptops, and GPS units charged and ready to use. This is particularly useful for those who enjoy going on road trips -- they won't have to scramble to find a restaurant or other business with a charging station they can use. 

A Road Atlas

Even if your loved one has a GPS unit, an old-fashioned hard copy road atlas can really come in handy. Online maps and GPS units aren't always accurate, especially outside of densely populated areas. Road atlases are also invaluable tools for planning road trips and other adventures. 

A Towing Service Membership 

Giving your loved one a membership to a towing service, like V & A Towing , ensures that they won't be left high and dry in the event that their vehicle breaks down. Be sure to get a plan that offers 24-hour towing so they won't be stranded on the side of the road in the middle of the night. You'll also sleep easier knowing that they'll be covered in the case of unexpected roads mishaps. 

Pre-Paid Gas Cards 

Senior, students, and others who may be on a strict budget sometimes find themselves limiting their activities because they can only afford to put a certain amount of gas in their tank. Gas gift cards give them the freedom to go where they want without having to dip into funds that are allocated for food, rent, utilities, or other essentials. 


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