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Give a gift pack of safety this holiday season

Published Dec 28, 2022 03:03 pm

Staying safe during holiday travels

Traveling during the holidays is now much easier and free of restrictions, but that doesn’t mean you should take the safety of your family for granted. Safety should be taken even more seriously as the risks of accidents are even greater.

Prestone, a leading innovator of antifreeze, coolants, and motor oils, reminds people to stay safe even as they travel outside Manila. Here are some tips to stay safe during the holidays.

Maintain health protocols

As the country opens up, don’t forget that we are still in a pandemic and don’t let your guard down. Some families have members who are still vulnerable. Grandparents, infants or relatives who have weak immune systems mean that extra care should still be observed.

Having your face masks handy

Maintaining physical distance, proper handwashing and disinfecting surfaces will all go a long way in keeping the threat of COVID at bay. Don’t forget to pack the essential medicines like paracetamol and other medicine for car sickness and mild ailments. Remember that you want your road trip to be memorable as well.

Get your car ready for long trips

A safe trip also means that your vehicle must be in the best running condition. Long distance driving takes a toll on both the driver and the vehicle. Before embarking on a long trip, check the tires, brakes, and the cooling and transmission systems to make sure these are in top shape. Check that your car’s tools are complete in case of a breakdown.

A great roadtrip in a box

If you don’t have a gift yet for your loved ones, what better idea than a car maintenance gift basket that is both unique, practical. Gift them with a Do-It-Yourself Christmas Basket. This Christmas, consider gifting your dad or your favorite tito or kuya something different from what they would expect. To make their travel safe and more memorable, gift them with a special Prestone gift pack.

Put together a gift pack of Prestone DOT 4 Brake Fluid and Asian Vehicle Anti-Freeze+Coolant and Prestone Care Fluids like the power steering fluid and oil additive.

Prestone DOT 4 brake fluids offer high performance braking protection. Its high boiling point helps protects from the intense heat of up to 260 Celsius that minimizes brake fading out while on the road.

Prestone Asian Vehicles Anti-Freeze + Coolant that optimizes engine temperature, prevents freezing while protecting the engine parts from build-up and corrosion thereby ensuring longer vehicle life while Prestone Power Steering Fluid protects power steering components against pump breakdown due to wear and tear, oxidation and foaming.

Prestone Oil Additive protects against engine wear and tear and reduces oil consumption vastly improving engine performance.

And to make sure that loved ones stay safe and healthy, top off your gift basket with Prestone Disinfecting Car Wipes. Unlike alcohol-based disinfectants, it disinfects car surfaces such as door handles, steering wheels, seats and dashboards safely while killing 99.99 percent of viruses, including the pesky COVID-19 virus.

These gift boxes are more than just presents. They’re car maintenance ideas that ensure that you and your loved ones are safer on the road.

To learn more about Prestone, visit their website at www.prestone.com.ph  or follow them on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/prestonephilippines.

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