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A Car As A Christmas Gift
These days it seems no sooner do the trick or treaters go away than the Halloween decorations come down, and up goes the tree and bright lights lined around the gutters. Yes, department stores have given Thanksgiving a miss and gone straight to selling Christmas decorations, prompting shopping to think earlier about getting their gift lists in order. Despite times of troubling economy, people still go out and spend during these last two months of the year – high-end video games, name brand clothing, and other luxury items among strong sellers. Some may even consider taking the plunge and buying a car for a loved one, but is that a smart purchase to make?
Who buys a car for Christmas? Well, if you’re fortunate, maybe somebody you know for you! All kidding aside, the gift of an automobile usually marks an important occasion, and the winter holiday season provides an excellent atmosphere for such an amazing present.
- For a spouse, giving a car marks a milestone anniversary or the opportunity to trade in an older car.
- For a parent, giving a teenaged child a car marks their maturity and their first step towards adult responsibility.
- For a child, gifting an older parent with a safer car shows how much they care for their safety.
Whatever the reason for buying, the Christmas season presents many opportunities for finding a good vehicle at a great price. If you are considering buying a loved one a car, chances are you already have the make and model in mind – a car may be a necessity for some, but the added bonus of Christmas means you can put a bit of fun in buying it!
Depending on your budget, you may wish to browse used and pre-owned lots first to get an idea of what is available. Luxury used lots, in particular, provide inventories of used foreign models – convertible tops, heated seats, and satellite radio among the amenities. Get all the information you can on financing and insurance, especially if you are military. You might find as the days get closer to the 25th some dealers are willing to help you get a car into a very big stocking!
Christmas Cool Gifts to Buy for the Car
Why should Christmas be only about buying gifts for humans and pets? Shouldn’t the car get some cool accessories to make it the best looking vehicle in the neighborhood? The holidays can be extra special for the car lovers on your list. Thankfully, there are many gifts out there that will make both the car, and the car lover, happy for Christmas or a birthday.
Decals
Nothing says cool like putting a decal on your car that says the make of the car, or some obscure Chinese character that you don’t know the meaning of. While those types of decals are lame, you can find an excellent decal to match your car and your personality at most automotive shops.
Satellite Radio
Gone are the days of trying to find a station that does not have static when you are on a cross-country drive. Now, with the advent of satellite radio, you can listen to any station, anywhere in the world. All you have to do is plug the satellite radio into your car’s lighter to enjoy the music and specialty channels it has to offer.
Security system
There are many security systems out there that can keep a car lover’s car safe. You can buy the usual car alarm that are a dime a dozen these days, or you can go the extra mile and get a remote starter with it. There are even security systems these days that allow you to monitor where your car is, get alerts if it breaks the speed limit or if it is stolen. You can even shut down the car and lock the doors if you find out it is stolen.
Inside accessories
Why not buy the car lover a specialty steering wheel they have been looking at, or maybe a gear shift with a skull on it for the more adventurous car owner. There are also custom pedals, mats and dash board accessories that can be put in the car
Rims
You have seen them, car rims that spin after you have stopped the car. They serve no useful purpose except to impress those around you. For the amount you will have to spend for them, people better be impressed!
Buying gifts for a car lover is an easy process and can also be done by purchasing a gift certificate for any automotive store.
Like a book lover, a car lover is one of the easiest people to buy a present for on a birthday or during the Christmas season.
Find the Perfect GPS Christmas Gift
Are you looking for a GPS gift for this Christmas Season and you do not know how to pick one? Well, you are not alone. With all the models and all the technical terms, this decision can be overwhelming.
When most people look for a GPS gift, they look for an automotive GPS so we will limit this article to automotive GPS units made by Garmin. These units range in price from $100 to under $400.
The first and most important GPS feature to evaluate is the capability of the GPS to speak the name of the street on which the driver must turn. The lower cost GPS units do not have this capability which forces the driver to take his eyes off the road to read the street name on the GPS display. This is extremely dangerous. I highly recommend that your GPS gift speaks the street name. This feature increases the price of the GPS, but it is worth every penny.
Next consider the size of the display. Garmin GPS come in a standard display with a 3.5 inch diagonal measurement and a wide screen display with a 4.3 inch diagonal measurement. The wide screen units cost more, but they are also easier to read.
Recommendations for the units that speak street names are Garmin Nuvi 255 for the standard display and Garmin Nuvi 255W for the wide screen display. These units will provide all the features needed for automotive GPS navigation at a reasonable price.
If you want to step up to a GPS gift that has really significant features for the money, the Garmin Nuvi 780 is the best gift buy. This will make a really great gift for you to give. It is a wide screen model with Bluetooth wireless which will allow hands free calling on a cell phone. It has an FM transmitter which plays the GPS output through the car stereo. Since the Nuvi 780 also has a built in MP3 player and an audio book player, the output from these features is played through the car stereo.
The Garmin Nuvi 780 also includes an MSN direct receiver and a subscription to the MSN Direct service included in the purchase price. Keep in mind that this service is only available in certain metropolitan areas.
The Garmin Nuvi 780 is discounted 75 percent off list price and is listed as a “hot deal” during this Christmas Season. Notice that this is a discontinued model, but it contains current GPS technology. This combination makes it such a great buy.
The only other major feature that you might consider in a GPS gift is voice recognition. The top of the line Garmin units will actually understand voice commands. The lower cost voice recognition unit is the Garmin Nuvi 855 and the higher cost voice recognition unit is the Garmin Nuvi 885T.
Car Covers After the Christmas Holidays
Well the holidays are here and will soon be over, If you were lucky and received a vehicle cover as a gift, the first thing you will want to do is try it on your car or other vehicle. If you need to return the cover, our company and other company’s require it must be clean and include all the paper work that was sent with it. So, before you run out to put your new cover on your vehicle, please take the time to wash it and then when it is dry try the cover on for size. Then once you have the cover on the vehicle check to see if it fits correctly. Make sure the cover fits the vehicle from front to back without being too loose and covers from the bottom of the frame up.
There are many types of covers out there from custom to one size fits all. If you received a custom cover it will have mirror pockets for the mirrors and fit the car or other vehicle like a glove, if it does not fit like a glove then you didn’t get the right cover for your vehicle. Once again make sure the vehicle is clean before you try it on. If there is a lot of loose material then you will want to check with the company you have purchased this cover from to make sure it is the right cover for your vehicle. A lot of companies like ours give you up to 30 days to return the cover clean and with all the paper work for a refund or exchange. Most times the company will not need your receipt for the cover to be refunded or exchanged, they will have the purchases on file and all you will need is the buyer name or your name if the buyer used your name as the ship to address.
Most covers today are semi custom covers and they don’t have mirror pockets and will not fit like a glove, that’s OK, the semi custom cover still does the same job as the custom cover. Once again before you try the new semi custom cover on your vehicle make sure it is clean and dry before you check the cover for size and fit. The cover will have elastic around the bottom in front and back and also have tie down holes in the middle so you can secure the cover in windy conditions. These tie down holes are also good for the use of a cover cable lock to keep people from taking your cover. This cover will not fit like a glove but at the same time shouldn’t be so loose that the cover flaps in the wind. This will cause the cover to wear out quick and may damage your paint job by excessive rubbing.
There is one more thing that I would like to bring to your attention that is the antenna patch. Almost all covers come with an antenna patch, this patch will help the cover from coming apart when you make a hole for the antenna. To find the location for the antenna hole first place the antenna all the way down ore if it unscrews take it off, then put the cover on the vehicle (after you have washed it right?). Then find the place where the antenna will come through the cover and make a small hole. The smaller the hole the better, then take the antenna patch and press one on the inside of the cover and the other on the outside. This patch is a stick on, not an iron on, so don’t try to iron this patch as you will melt the cover and damage it. The patches have a protective cover over the sticky part, you must peal the cover off and then stick the patch over the small hole. Then remove the cover and replace the antenna or leave the cover on and raise the antenna through the new hole with the patches in place.
Christmas Gifts For Cars
Christmas is the time of year that everybody anticipates. When shopping for Christmas, the question always surfaces, what kind of gift should I get? Well if you’re thinking automotive, this article will observe what is on the market for all of the automotive shoppers out there.
Remote car starters have been becoming increasingly popular over the past few years. There are so many reason’s is to why they are such great gifts for anyone in your family. What about your grandparents? This would be an awesome gift for them, as they would greatly appreciate the convenience. Even a mother of any age would want this for her own convenience. If you think about it, who on your list, wouldn’t want this type of gift? This gift is perfect for a person of any age. It is truly a big hit, and is never a miss on Christmas day.
Did you ever think of buying a GPS device? Perhaps your husband travels frequently on business, or your parents are retired and travel frequently. Give the gift of a GPS. This system allows drivers to know exactly where they are on the map, when driving. GPS also gives you a personal voice assistance that will help you guide your way to your destination with little, to no confusion.
So they already have a GPS device and a remote car starter? Well, does anyone on your list have any intentions on getting some work done on their car? If so, take a trip to the nearest automotive parts dealer and take a look around. If you have someone who has customized work done on the car, you could even shop online to find matching accessories for the interior or exterior of the car. Give that special someone the gear to polish and shine.
Is someone on your list working on restoring the historical car of their dreams? You could also search online line to find items that will help them with this project. Do you have a new teenage driver on the list with their first clunker to drive? Maybe some themed steering wheel covers, floor mats, or seat covers would be the perfect gift to really make them feel like they have been customized. Everybody nowadays likes to be somewhat different, unique, and personal. Customizing will give your car the opportunity to carry the tributes on each and every trip that is made.
Whatever the kind of car driver you have on your Christmas shopping list, there is something out there for everyone. Don’t be afraid when it comes time to shop, Christmas gifts for cars are a great gift for everybody.
