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From now through December 24th we’re offering gift suggestions for auto enthusiasts. This week’s gifts are all in the $25 - $50 price range.

For the female auto enthusiast in your life, or to make the woman in your life feel more comfortable when she’s visiting your space, we suggest the Tocca 007 candle. It’s scent includes hint of the leather interior of an Astin Martin, as well as the essence of a dry Martini.

Price: $36

From now through December 24th, we’re offering gift suggestions for auto enthusiasts. This week, all our gifts are $25 or less.

For the junior enthusiast in your family, the movie Cars by Disney/Pixar is just the thing, and you can offer it in either wide- or full-screen for under $20, or Blu-Ray for under $25. It’s a modern classic, waiting to be enjoyed by the whole family.

From now through December 24 we’re offering a holiday gift guide for auto lovers. This week: gifts under $25.

This Wagan Tech IN-9738 Heated Seat Cushion keeps you cozy and warm as you drive through cold weather to or from work. It’s especially useful in those moments before the heat kicks on in the morning. It’s powered by the cigarette lighter / power port in your car.

Price: $18 - $20

From now through December 24th we’re offering gift suggestions for auto enthusiasts. This week’s gifts are all under $25.

This FM tuner by Kensington works with any iPod that has a dock connector, allowing you to either play your iPod over any FM stereo (including the one in your car) or stream your favorite radio station through your iPod. It comes with instructions, and is great for anyone who owns a car just old enough to not have an mp3 jack built in.

Price: $20

From now through December 24th, we’re offering gift suggestions for auto enthusiasts. This week, all our gifts are $25 or less.

Turtle Wax Ice, unlike most polishes, can be used in full sunlight. It gives great shine with just one application, but works even better when layered. The complete kit includes a Turtle Wax micro-fiber cloth, but you can buy them separately for less than $3 / each, as well.

Price: Ice $12 - $20, Cloth $2.75 - $3.00

As promised, from now through December 24th, we’re offering gift suggestions for auto enthusiasts. This week, all our gifts are $25 or less.

Armor All has long been a product of choice for cleaning the upholstery and interior surfaces of cars, and with this gift pack of wipes for different surfaces, you can help your favorite gearhead keep their leather, vinyl, and glass in spotless condition.

After all, what good is a ride in a horseless carriage if it’s covered in dust?

Price: $13 - $25, depending on the retailer.

With the nights growing longer, weather infringing upon the daylight, and holiday lights catching our attention, driving safely at night becomes increasingly important. Especially when you consider that, depending on the source of information, the likelihood of being in an accident is either twice or three times higher after dark.

Here, then, are tips for safe night driving:

1. Prepare your car. Make sure headlights, taillights, and turn signals and windows are all clean, and that your headlights are properly aimed, both to ensure that you can see the road correctly, and to keep from blinding other drivers.
2. Don’t drink or smoke while driving. Alcohol is a depressant and can increase fatigue, as well as impair your response time, while nicotine and carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke are a detriment to night vision.
3. Err on the side of light. While they won’t help you see any better during the early twilight hours, having your headlights will make it easier for other drivers to see you.
4. Slow down. Drive more slowly when you’re driving in the dark, and leave more room between yourself and other drivers. Distance is more difficult to judge without adequate illumination.
5. Be kind. If you’re following another vehicle, switch to your low beams, and do the same when facing oncoming traffic. If someone in an opposing lane keeps their high beams on, you can avoid glare by watching the right edge of the road.

While these tips are meant for night driving in normal conditions, they’re doubly appropriate in inclement weather. Remember also, that if road conditions are bad enough that you don’t feel confident in your vehicle, there is no shame in staying home, or stopping in a motel for the night.

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