oe ensee eo 4700 .P a , eo~“e +e" ~“e 9 ~ “VO ~ene ‘HOLIDAY GIFT ~~ DEA ~ +) 5 e __ O@er_@-.__ Gert. -__ @at_ ~_@ut @_ O01 6_@ 68 (os a—_807 @ @8- a~ Or e- @0fF @ O67 2 (0 Safety Items Top Travelers’ Gift Lists This Holiday Season (NAPSA)—Thisholiday season, more travelers are expected to drive to their destinations to be with family and friends. That makes being well-prepared for these journeys extremely important. As a result, the experts at Pep Boys say that practical, affordable, safety-oriented items are topping consumers’gift lists this year. “Hands-free wireless phone kits and highway emergency kits are expected to be very popular this season,” said Don Casey, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for the leading automotive retail and service chain. “With people increasing their reliance on products should be included in any highway emergencykit: Flashlight (with fresh batteries and bulb) Battery jumper cables or an cars, safety is more important than ever.” Earlier this year, the State of New York banned the useofcell phones while driving and numerous other states are expected to follow suit. To further encourage safe driving practices and because mis- “Help” sign * Bottled water and energy bars Travelers destined for colder climates should also keep on hand a blanket, ice scraper, snow brush, emergency kit should be kept in the trunk at all times, not just and snow. haps can occur at any time, an during the winter. While Pep Boys can help gift-givers create customized emergency kits, Casey emphasizes that the following emergency starter Flares or cones candle and matches, shovel and sand or Oil-Dri for traction in ice For more information on holi- day gift ideas or to find the Pep Boys store nearest you, call 1-800PEP-BOYSorvisit pepboys.com.
