For Immediate Release
December 7, 2009, Ottawa – Christmas holiday season is fast approaching and it’s time you faced the facts. Someone is impossible to buy for. Perhaps they have everything. Maybe they just want nothing. It could be a sibling, spouse, friend, parent of child.
For that impossible to buy for person, there is a perfect gift. It’s a thing that many people don’t have and yet all should have. It’s a gift that shows your thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and most importantly, that you care for the person’s health and safety.
It’s a roadside safety kit. And in some cases a roadside first aid kit. What could be more fundamental to the peace your own peace of mind that you have added some extra safety for that person while avoiding the “tie or gift card” dilemma?
Car Care Canada Do It Yourself Road Side Safety and Emergency Kit
This kit is for peace of mind during a roadside emergency or breakdown and can be assembled in a sealing rubber container, wrapped nicely and ready to drop into a car trunk.
- Flares
- Blankets
- Matches
- Flashlight with batteries
- An emergency cell phone
- Jumper cables
- Bungee cord
- Screwdriver
- Duct tape
- Fire extinguisher
- Good quality map
- Roadside-assistance contact
Road Trip First Aid Kit
This kit is important for the person who takes much longer drives and goes on road trips:
- Anti-Nauseant (Gravol)
- After Bite
- Bug Spray
- Bandages
- Disinfectant spray
- Anti-Bacterial ointment
- Gauze
- Pain Medication
- Antihistamine
- Sun screen (SPF 30 minimum)
- Antiseptic wipes for wounds
- Hand sanitizer
- Thermometer
- Medication
- Health Cards
“Peace of mind and gift shopping both take some work,” said racecar driver and Car Care Canada spokesperson Kelly Williams. “Here they can be combined through creativity, resourcefulness and fun.”
About Be Car Care Aware and Car Care Canada
Be Car Care Aware is a campaign to inform Canadian drivers about the benefits of regular, vehicle care, maintenance and repair. The campaign's purpose is to empower drivers to make sensible decisions about their vehicles and avoid costly repairs due to neglect. Be Car Care Aware is spearheaded by Car Care Canada and built around three key themes: safety, environmental protection and maximizing value for money spent on vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Car Care Canada is a non-profit advocacy group that offers research, consumer education and information about the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry. For more than 15 years, Car Care Canada has been working to advance the motoring public's understanding of the vital importance of regular vehicle maintenance and how, by taking a preventative approach to vehicle care and driving habits, motorists can lower their maintenance costs and improve safety.
