Okay folks, Winter Solstice occurs at sunrise on Sunday, December 21 and Hanukkah begins at sundown on the same day; Christmas is on Thursday, December 24 and Kwanzaa begins on December 26. No matter which celebration you observe, you're running out of time to find the perfect gift for those car-loving folks in your life. Whether you're looking for fun and frivolous, inexpensive and practical, or simply fantasizing about those luxurious and aspirational items you WISH you could give, we've got a great assortment of last-minute ideas here in our final holiday gift guide. If you can't find something from this list, you're simply beyond our help. You can't say we haven't tried!
If you buy your loved one a new Subaru this Holiday season, Subaru will help you share the love by giving $250 to your choice of five charities. As part of the Subaru "Share the Love" event For every new Subaru vehicle sold from November 24, 2008 through January 2, 2009, Subaru will donate $250 to one of the following five charities: Habitat for Humanity, ASPCA, National Wildlife Federation, Meals On Wheels, Boys & Girls Clubs, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $250,000 to each. Even if you're not shopping for a new Subaru, be sure to stop by the site and watch the behind-the-scenes video of the real people behind (in front of?) the Subaru bumper stickers. It'll just make you feel good!
Everyone dreams of finding a new car in the garage Christmas morning! If you're not able to surprise your loved one with a new Subaru -or other new car-- then why not recruit the kids and spend a few hours giving that special someone's car a total top-to-bottom detail, then cover it with Coverking's Gift Cover complete with integrated bow ($39.99). Even if you choose to give them a cover without a bow on top, a quality car cover will help keep their vehicle's re-sale value higher because the interior will remain in better condition and the exterior will be protected against water spots, damage from acid rain and bird droppings, and paint dulling brought by U.V. rays and blowing sand. In sunny summer climates they keep the interior cooler, and in winter they keep the snow off the glass, making them the perfect gift year-round!
Want to be sure your navigator doesn't get lost on his next road trip? Consider a portable GPS navigation device! Consumer Reports has conducted exhaustive testing of more than 15 portable navigation devices to help you make an educated purchase decision. The guide offers extensive buying advice, informative ratings charts, and detailed model pages to help you choose the right device in this complicated product segment. There's plenty of information here to help you spend as much or little as you wish, and find the correct assortment of navigational bells and whistles best suited for your driver's needs. We all know how those guys can be about asking for directions, so don't let him hit the road without a portable GPS in the car!
Toss the tie and deep-six the new slacks, when it comes to finding the perfect gift this holiday season, get the hot rod or Harley fan in your life what he really wants: cool car-themed gear that matches his auto-loving personality. California Car Cover Company has dozens of fantastic new gift ideas that range from budget-friendly to more extravagant. If you're on a budget, start out with cool apparel and collectibles that feature the Rat Fink character made
famous by legendary designer and artist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Retro t-shirts and apparel run from $12.99 to $21.99. Decorate his garage with a nostalgic theme: Custom made and hand cast from heavy-duty aluminum, these 12-inch-diameter signs are finished in weather resistant paint in your choice of red, black, dark blue, or grey and can be personalized with up to two lines of twelve characters on each line ($59.99). If he's really hard-core, consider a Harley Davidson Pinstripe Replica Gas Pump featuring a premium fiberglass body with two-tone black and grey gel-coated finish, chrome accents, and decorative gas nozzle and hose ($2000). Free shipping on orders over $199 ends on 12/16, so act fast!
This is your last chance to get the Limited Edition Corvette C6R! Only 500 of this model will be made, and only 40 will be available online. The best part is that unlike the full-size version which costs thousands of dollars more, this 1/14-scale Corvette C6.R can be ordered for just $40 from Ridemakerz! The yellow Corvette C6.R Laguna Number 3 Launch Edition features official racing livery and sponsor decals as well as a Freewheel Street chassiz, stock treadz & wheelz, working headlights & taillights, and the RZ Mix Ridesoundz. A perfect for the die-hard Corvette fanatic!
Can't seem to find a convenient way to share all those glamour shots you take of your car? Multiply, Inc. has announced the launch of its online photo finishing solutions, developed to provide a simple and convenient way to create customized, professional photo books, calendars, cards, and prints and share these photo products with your entire network of family and friends, who can view, customize and purchase them as well. To help celebrate their launch, they're offering AskPatty readers free photo books. By simply entering the AskPatty discount code, ASKPTTY1, the first 100 readers to respond will get a free book (they will be responsible for $7 shipping and handling) as a keepsake for themselves or as a gift for a loved one. Hurry, the offer will expire on 12/31.
Satellite radio can make time pass quickly for someone with a long commute or anyone who spends a lot of time in the car. Now that they've merged, it doesn't really matter whether you choose XM or Sirius, but you'll need to purchase a receiver ($50-$200) and a monthly service plan ($7-$20 per month) in order to listen in the car. You'll get over 100 static-free radio stations that you can't get anywhere else including music, news, sports and entertainment stations featuring celebrities like Howard Stern, Jamie Foxx, and Martha Stewart. Some stations -- though not all of them-- are commercial free. Consumer Reports offers additional information on the service and hardware, and MyRadioStore.com offers a huge assortment of products and accessories.
For those who love cars and art, consider CarArtInc.com for fine automotive art by renowned fine artists and car designers across an amazing range of art types, artistic styles, and car marques. CarArtInc.com offers an extraordinary collection of artwork ranging from European motorsports and racing to American musclecars and classics, in most years since 1897... or they can even commission a personal painting of your car by your favorite artist! The site offers more than a thousand selections, including posters from $20, signed limited-edition prints from $50, original paintings from $300, and sculptures from $750. So, even if you can't afford to buy your beloved a new car, you can at least hang an image of his favorite car on his wall.
The greasemonkeys at the Busted Knuckle Garage are eagerly standing by to take your last-minute orders, and can get your orders to you on time thanks to overnight, 2nd Day Air, and 3 Day delivery options available. Select auto-themed ball caps and tee-shirts are on sale at half price. We especially like their Women's Femineering Baseball cap, which is on sale right now for just $9.95. Just for gals, they've altered their logo with a female hand, and the back of the brown and pink cap reads "Let A Woman Do It." And don't forget their amazing line of herbal skin care products!
CarsforGirls.com has assembled her own suggestion for some great gift ideas for the car enthusiast. She suggests you start with a magazine subscription, add a keychain and a giftcard to someplace like Jiffy Lube, and maybe throw in a model kits or die-cast car. When you've got your gift items together, you can wrap them all up in cellophane, add a festive bow and you've got yourself a great gift to give that someone special in your life!
And don't overlook your own favorite website! AskPatty now offers Certified Female Friendly apparel and merchandise through the CafePress custom product site! If you're a fan of AskPatty.com, CLICK HERE to order AskPatty clothing and other fun items, including buttons, clocks, shirts, hats, tote bags, and coffee mugs. Order today to receive them in time for your holiday gift-giving festivities!
(In case you missed our last few gift garage guides we have posted this month, here is a link to the first edition, the second edition, and the Teen Gift Guide.)
Regardless of the holidays you honor this time of year, AskPatty wishes the warmest blessings of the season to you and your family.
Jody DeVere
President and CEO
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