motioncars.com Christmas gift guide, part 3: Gifts for your significant other (your car)

Here’s a grab bag of items for those who will spend some time during the holidays to polish up their favorite ride. There’s nothing to warm the heart than a shiny car ready for the coming year.

So for those who want to give something practical, as well as obsessive owners who want to consider their car a worthy recipient, Bosch has a multitude of products to improve performance, safety, and convenience. From long-life platinum spark plugs to quality headlamp bulbs which maintain their performance, Bosch has the right product for nearly all car models. Horn-y drivers may appreciate a set of Bosch Europa Horns, which reportedly emit a strong and clear tone for safety. Available at various Bosch dealers around the country.

To help your car retain its finish, there’s also a line of paint protection products from XPEL. There’s XPEL’s 8 mil Polyurethane Paint Protection Film, employing a clear-coat finish for maximum shine and durability. Once applied, this material is virtually invisible yet helps prevent chipping, scratching and scuffing to the vulnerable areas on the door edges. PHP895 SRP. The door sill guard protection film goes for PHP1,195. Available in Blade outlets and Han’s Tools in Shangrila Mall.

Speaking of giving, Christmas is an occasion for giving some thought to the less fortunate. Time is certainly the best gift; otherwise, you can surely find some charities or charitable friends who will gladly accept your donations. Help given to those in need are the gifts that will last beyond the holidays.