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Hi there,

As a lowly marketing intern, I'm trying to do research for a major tire co. looking for a hip, sweet, & totally cool GWP (that means Gift with Purchase) for you guys that love to work on cars!
Doesn't have to be "tire" related - just something that you would use to work on your car.

If I come up with a KILLER idea, I've got a job for life!

Can you tell me what's the best gadget, tool, or aide that you have or would like to have?
($75 retail value)

Thanks so much in advance for your help.
--

Sherry :flash:

an honest mechanic!














or failing that.....free breakdown cover.

To a novice, what is a "Breakdown cover"?

Originally posted by Sherry Black
To a novice, what is a "Breakdown cover"?

sorry,that term must be yet another New Zealand expression that doesn't compute into American English!I'm not sure if it's available in the States,but for a fixed fee the Automobile Association of N.Z.(usually known as 'THE A.A.') will come out and provide roadside assistance if you are unlucky enough to have a breakdown,a flat battery,lock your keys in your car etc......If you are entirely helpless,they will even fit your spare tire for you in the event of a puncture!)

Originally posted by Sherry Black

Can you tell me what's the best gadget, tool, or aide that you have or would like to have?
($75 retail value)

A nice assortment of hammers and vise grips,you can do anything with those:devil:

A $75 certificate for the Auto department at Sears.

A couple good sets of pliers and maybe vice-grips. Something else that might be a good idea, is one of those 12V emergency air compressors. They can be relitivly inexpensive, and are very handy to have.

A hammer and a roll of duct-tape.:D

A waterproof thingy (maybe a bag) that contains:

A basic tool kit
Some jumper cables
An ice scraper with the snow sweep at one end


and 2 cans of Fix-A-Flat

Hmmm, what about a gift tool bag filled with:

-assorted wreches (about 5 of them)
-a small socket set
-screwdrivers (both phillips & flathead and about 5 of those)
-a mini Maglite
-assorted fuses with a fuse tester/puller
-assorted nuts, bolts, washers
-a 5-pack of red shop towels
-a roll of shop towels (the blue paper towel roll)
-an oil filter wrech
-set of 5 hose clamps

Does that sound cool? :)