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cateyes1

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« on: September 11, 2019, 10:56:18 am »
My Grandson bought his first car and we would like to get him something for it. any suggestions? My daughter got him car mats already.
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2019, 10:58:59 am »
Maybe you can get him a subscription to one of the music companies. Then he can have unlimited music which would be commercial free. If not that, get him AAA automobile card for towing etc.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2019, 12:02:48 pm »
I really like hkckk5's suggestions. I think the music subscription would be useful for entertainment, especially for a young person, and the AAA membership would be invaluable if the car ever breaks down or gets a flat tire. If you're looking for something a bit cheaper, then something to hang on his rear view mirror might be pretty cool.  :peace:
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2019, 12:48:56 pm »
Quote from: hkckk5 on September 11, 2019, 10:58:59 am
Maybe you can get him a subscription to one of the music companies. Then he can have unlimited music which would be commercial free. If not that, get him AAA automobile card for towing etc.

Not all cars come with satellite radio.
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2019, 12:49:24 pm »
Quote from: cateyes1 on September 11, 2019, 10:56:18 am
My Grandson bought his first car and we would like to get him something for it. any suggestions? My daughter got him car mats already.

I would say cleaning kits or air fresheners.
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2019, 12:54:56 pm »
I would get him an AAA membership of a gift card at a gas station, or a visa gift card and tell him it's for a full up.
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2019, 01:31:18 pm »
I think a gas card is the better idea. A music subscription could end up doing more harm than good - especially if he is a young/new driver. Music vs. gas card = distractions vs. practical...
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2019, 02:35:32 pm »
I'm in favor of the gas card as well. What's better then not having to use your own money as a young adult to get gas?
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2019, 02:38:50 pm »
Quote from: UGetPaid on September 11, 2019, 01:31:18 pm
I think a gas card is the better idea. A music subscription could end up doing more harm than good - especially if he is a young/new driver. Music vs. gas card = distractions vs. practical...

How much should I get it for ? LOL...that is a good idea, I was thinking as well a medal of safe driving for his visor?....something with St Christopher on it
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2019, 03:27:09 pm »
Air fresheners, steering wheel covers, if he likes sports something sport related!
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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2019, 03:29:24 pm »
I like the gas card idea. Or some cleaning products to help take care of it.
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2019, 07:12:08 pm »
I agree with the gas card and if it is not under warranty maybe a couple of oil changes when he needs them
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Re: 1st car
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2019, 05:07:11 am »
Quote from: cateyes1 on September 11, 2019, 02:38:50 pm
Quote from: UGetPaid on September 11, 2019, 01:31:18 pm
I think a gas card is the better idea. A music subscription could end up doing more harm than good - especially if he is a young/new driver. Music vs. gas card = distractions vs. practical...

How much should I get it for ? LOL...that is a good idea, I was thinking as well a medal of safe driving for his visor?....something with St Christopher on it

That depends on you.  How much money do you have?  How much is gas in your area?  If gas is $4.50 in your town then $20 will not get you much gas.  If gas is $2 something then $20 will get you quite a bit.

As for the medal with St Christopher on it (not sure who or what that even is) again that would depend on you. I am assuming it has something to do with Catholics?  So that would depend on your alls beliefs. 
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cateyes1

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Re: 1st car
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2019, 05:12:23 am »
Quote from: countrygirl12 on September 12, 2019, 05:07:11 am
Quote from: cateyes1 on September 11, 2019, 02:38:50 pm
Quote from: UGetPaid on September 11, 2019, 01:31:18 pm
I think a gas card is the better idea. A music subscription could end up doing more harm than good - especially if he is a young/new driver. Music vs. gas card = distractions vs. practical...

How much should I get it for ? LOL...that is a good idea, I was thinking as well a medal of safe driving for his visor?....something with St Christopher on it

That depends on you.  How much money do you have?  How much is gas in your area?  If gas is $4.50 in your town then $20 will not get you much gas.  If gas is $2 something then $20 will get you quite a bit.

As for the medal with St Christopher on it (not sure who or what that even is) again that would depend on you. I am assuming it has something to do with Catholics?  So that would depend on your alls beliefs. 

I thought the St Christopher medal would have been nice but I guess my Grandson doesn't think so. I don't get it, I brought my daughter up Catholic but her kids are *bleep* Nilly when it comes to religion. For some reason Countrygirl that really bothers me :(
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Re: 1st car
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2019, 05:19:06 am »
Quote from: countrygirl12 on September 11, 2019, 12:49:24 pm
Quote from: cateyes1 on September 11, 2019, 10:56:18 am
My Grandson bought his first car and we would like to get him something for it. any suggestions? My daughter got him car mats already.

I would say cleaning kits or air fresheners.

I second this suggestion! Set him up for success from a maintenance perspective
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