Give Dad What He Wants This Father's Day - No No Just Car Stuff

Auto Accessories Feed Dad's Love Affair with Cars and Trucks

ROANOKE, Va., May 28 -- Fast and Furious hopefully aren't terms that describe Dad's driving, or his mood, this Father's Day. The terms can, however, relate to some unique automotive accessories that make for cool Father's Day gifts.

As a promotional tie-in with Universal Studio's 2 Fast, 2 Furious movie debuting June 6, Advance Auto Parts offers a line of The Fast and The Furious- themed vehicle accessories. Advance Auto Parts is also offering a chance to win two tricked out 2003 Ford Focus cars, provided by American Products Company. Accessories that make dad feel young and his car sporty include The Fast and The Furious body graphics like those seen in the movie, windshield banners, aluminum wings, floor mats, exhaust tips that light up the night and seatbelt and steering wheel covers.

Vehicle accessories are always hot sellers as Father's Day gifts because guys love cars, according to Advance Auto Parts store managers who recently compiled the following list of best-selling, innovative Father's Day gifts:

  * Bumper-mounted winch -- for the dad who likes to pull things, including
    himself, out of a ditch or up a ravine.
  * NASCAR driving gloves -- make dad feel like he's got what it takes, no
    matter what kind of vehicle he's driving. Particularly handy after he
    finishes watching the racing action Sunday afternoon.
  * Freon recharge kit -- help dad keep his cool by ensuring that the A/C is
    operating at peak performance this summer.
  * Tool box -- whether it's one that fits in the truck bed or car trunk,
    dad will always know right where to find his tools and emergency repair
    supplies.
  * Gift cards -- available in $10 and $25 denominations, they allow dad to
    purchase exactly what he needs.
  * Tool sets -- help dad enjoy the afternoon working under the hood and
    make him feel like a real pro.
  * Car wash and wax accessories -- a clean vehicle is more fun to drive,
    and buffers, waxes, sponges, buckets, and detergent help get the job
    done.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is based in Roanoke, Va., and is the second largest auto parts chain in the nation. With 2,435 stores, as of December 28, 2002, in 38 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Additional information about the company, employment opportunities, services, as well as on-line purchase of parts and accessories can be found on the company's web site at www.advanceautoparts.com.