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Winter weather presents numerous hazards for drivers and commuters.  It’s important to ensure your car is ready to handle inclement weather, and we don’t just mean checking tire treads and heat/defrosters.  Clear visibility is imperative to being a safe driver, and an unimpeded view can mean the difference between experiencing life altering accidents or preemptively avoiding them and getting to safety. more Today’s body shop tip covers the importance of buying genuine manufacturer parts for your vehicle, and ensuring your windshield remains clear and free of distractions.  Check it out and give us a call to schedule your maintenance or service appointment today. Toyota Genuine Wiper Blades Opting for Toyota genuine wiper blades and parts will ensure the perfect fit and exceptional performance. Have your wiper blades inspected at each maintenance visit. Be sure to ask for SightLine™ Hybrid Wiper Blades. Keep your Toyota a Toyota. SightLine™ offers the latest wiper blade technology that has been extensively tested and optimized for exceptional performance. SightLine™ is precision-engineered with: o   A fluorinated carbon coating on the rubber element that reduces noise and improves wipe quality. o   A rigid frame with insert-molded hinges that improve lateral stability. o   The fit, function and quality of a Toyota Genuine Part. Reasons to Replace Your Wiper Blades Wiper blade wear can be caused by several factors, including regular use, long subjection to extremes in temperatures, and exposure to the elements and debris. In between your regularly scheduled maintenance, you can monitor the condition of your wiper blades by checking for these signs of wear: Streaking Chattering Smearing Squeaking Bent blade assembly Let us know if you have any questions or need to speak with one of our service technicians.  Our expert Service and Body Shop Technicians are ready to help! Click here to call!

It’s National Brownie day, yum!! We’re celebrating with a list of local community bakeries, great brownie recipes, and fun baking pans shaped like cars that you can serve those delicious recipes in.  Ready those engines and get in gear for the best holiday baking ideas on today’s blog. more Best Local Bakeries Serving Up Delicious Brownies Sweet Mandy B’s Bakery at 1208 W Webster Avenue, Chicago Bridgeport Bakery 2.0 at 2907 S Archer Avenue, Chicago Dinkel’s Bakery 3329 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago Skinny Piggy Bakery at 1438 W Cortland Street, Chicago Jennivee’s Bakery at 3301 N Sheffield Avenue, Chicago Molly’s Cupcakes at 419 E Illinois Street in Suite 120, Chicago Goddess and the Baker, Wabash at 33 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago Defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery at 1477 W Balmoral Avenue, Chicago Vanille Patisserie at 2108 N Clark Street, Chicago Panaderia La Azteca at 814 10th Street, Waukegan Shril’s Drive-In Waukegan at 2132 N Lewis Avenue, Waukegan Dockside Ice Cream at 38 E Madison Street, Waukegan Tute’s Bakery and Taqueria 15 623 W Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan O Brothers Bakery at 2820 Belvidere Road, Waukegan Tina’s Italian Bake Shop 5101 Washington Street Suite 14A, Gurnee Blissful Brownies at 28566 Ballard Drive, Lake Forest Best Brownie Recipes Love & Lemons Best Homemade Brownies Cafe Delites World’s Fudgiest Brownies Inspired Taste Cocoa Brownies Once Upon a Chef’s Supernatural Brownies Gluten Free on a Shoestring GF Brownies My GF Kitchen’s Best Ever Chewy Brownies The Absolute Best Vegan Brownies The Best Fudgy Vegan Brownies Peppermint Mocha Brownies Holiday Tree Brownies Warm Chocolate-Nut Brownies One Bowl White Chocolate Brownies White Chocolate Blondies Simple Vegan Brownies from Minimalist Baker Great Baking Tins with Car Shape These amazon silicone car molds for baking would be perfect for XL brownies and fudge cake recipes. Yum! This great two pack of mini silicone chocolate car molds for cake, jello, candy and more!  Would also be a great way to make brownie bites or chocolate minis for cake decorating. For a little variety in your baking, try these clever little truck and car themed bakeware trays!  And buy an extra set for multipurpose use for crafting in addition to the ones used for baking.

Today we’re sharing great ideas for families who have young car enthusiasts in their midst.  From playtime to quiet time we’ve got lots to keep your kiddos entertained and excited.  These suggestions are great for every day play or for holiday gift giving.  We’ve chosen lots of activities for kids to work on together with parents, friends or siblings, or for independent play and reading time! more You’ll love our fun car themed post today!  And who knows, if they’re really well behaved  after all, perhaps Santa will deliver some of these under the tree this year.  Check it out our picks and get ready for a family fun night together with lots of hands-on, screen-off time for everyone. The R&T Crew Subscription box kit is perfect for kids who love things that GO GO GO! Priced at $225 a year it’s a steal!  You’ll get monthly automotive themed boxes full of puzzles, toys, and STEM inspired activities.  It’s great for the whole family! This Take Apart Racing toy is a STEM focused activity with a real working drill, lots of fun sounds, and flashing lights. With two different car options to choose from: Sporty or Luxury Style.  Great for little engineers who love to take things apart and reassemble, but without the mess of broken household items for just $29.99 For the littlest car fan in your fam, why not grab the Kids Picture Show Vehicles board book! It’s also available in digital for parents on the go with tablets and e-readers.  Both copies are just $7.99 apiece! Blippi’s Things That Go book is perfect for long car rides or bedtime wind down.  The digital version is just $2.99 for e-readers and tablets, and the paperback is $5. Full of fun and exciting photos and colourful pictures. The Playz V8 Combustion Engine model has an incredible STEM centered focus for families and older kids.  Learn how to put together the timing belt, cylinder heads, pistons, spark plugs, and connect the wires.  The included DIY Guide shows your little budding mechanic how it all works!  Great for older kids with inquisitive minds.  Priced reasonably at $69.95 for the educational and entertainment value provided! Pica Toys Solar Car Stem Build Kit gives your child an opportunity to build a remote control car from the ground up!  It’s an electric and solar powered hybrid toy they’ll get hours of joy from, and feel proud at their hard work!.  For $39.99 it’s a real deal! Kraftic Woodworking Building Kit for Kids with DIY Carpentry and practical life skills.  It’s an invaluable tool for your children to learn young or old, and a bargain price for $36.99!  Plus, once assembled, there’s plenty of opportunity to paint and design the cars in custom colors.  Or disassemble them and put them back together over and over! It’s hours of fun for pennies. And perfect for families with multiple kids to do together! If you’ve got kids, you’ve probably got buckets upon buckets of LEGOs hanging around.  Why not give your kids creations a place to GO GO GOOOO! The LEGO City Road Plates are an excellent addition to any builder’s collection.  They can race to their hearts delight and build the bustling metropolitan of their dreams!  A Great deal at $19.99 per set with 112 pieces included. If you’ve got a voracious reader, we bet they’ll love the Slide or Die Driftx illustrated novel series. It’s available on digital or print edition. Great for comic book enthusiasts and manga fans, and even the gamers who love car videogames. The Car by Gary Paulsen is another wonderful choice for your race loving readers with a fierce sense of independence.  It’s the perfect blend of automotive interests with a little bit of drama and adventure.  It’s available on digital or in print.

Get ready for gift giving season with another handy guide for Gearheads!  We love everything about the items on this list, because they’re all quite useful gifts.  They’re excellent options for the person who prefers practical over frivolous. more Check it out!  We’ve got wearables and useables all on today’s gift guide. Wear Your Passion For Cars on Your Sleeve Fingerless Leather Driving Gloves from The Outlierman, $226.37 Sleek. Sophisticated. Stylish. Top of the line in gift giving for someone special! Riparo Men’s Genuine Leather Full Finger Riding Gloves, $59.96-129.97 Slightly less expensive than the previously mentioned gloves, but still snazzy Heavy Duty Synthetic Mechanic’s Gloves, $14.43-$29.73 Perfect for those who love to do the work and get hands-on in the garage, and rough, tough, and messy instead of hitting the road with a set of fancy driving gloves. Eat Sleep Drive Repeat Short-Sleeve Tee, $24 Got a passionate gearhead in your midst who eats, sleeps, and breathes all things automotive?  Why not get them a shirt that proclaims their love loud and proud and in your face!  It’s a great conversation starter for casual hangouts and parties. Vintage Doin Donuts Drift Hoodie, $32 A great option for the gearhead with a sense of humor who fancies themselves a comedian! Build It Tune It Race It Tee, $19.97 Perfect for the Tuner fanatic in  your midst.  For those who love to rally, race, repeat.  Great for wearing out with friends or in the garage fixing and tuning to perfection. Drifting Through the Snow Ugly Sweater, $35.00 Sporty, festive, and sassy!  Could you get a more perfect holiday outfit? We think not. Great Gearhead Gadgets Bluetooth OBDII for iPhone and Android, $119.95 This tiny little tool has unlimited potential.  This scanning tool can help you understand the ins-and-outs of your car without the expensive price tag, and all the convenience of smartphone accessibilities.  Great for the fixit-friend in your gift circle. FIXD OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner Tool for iPhone & Android, $89.99 Slightly less expensive than the previous model on this list, but just as portable and useful.  Compatible with all vehicles 1996 and up for gas-power, and 2008 and up for diesel fueled vehicles. Imazing Portable Car Jump Starter, $79.99 This portable battery booster is a convenient, pocket sized portable jump start kit. It’s an indispensable part of any driver’s emergency car kit. Craftsman Home Tool & Mechanic’s Tool Kit 57pcs, $53.00 This kit is a steal and its 57 pieces cost less than $1 per each, but it’s an invaluable part of any budding mechanic’s kit!  Craftsman is a name you can trust with valued industry experience.  They’re durable, convenient, accessible, and portable.

We love celebrating the holidays both day and night!  From daytime strolls through the glistening snow and sunshine, to nighttime drives and wandering walks through Christmas Light Displays we can’t get enough of this festive season. Check out our picks for local lights displays to enjoy with your family and friends and get into the holiday spirit.  Let’s celebrate joy, laughter, and togetherness this season! For one month, running from November 26th through December 26th, the Rotary Club of Aurora is running the annual Festival of Lights festive light displays in Phillips Park.  It’s free to attend! The Let It Shine Light Show has three different events and installations around Illinois!  Check it out below: Now through January 9th 2022 and happening nightly from 4:30PM to 11PM head on over ot the Fox Valley Mall for the Let it Shine Lightshow in Aurora. Now through January 9th 2022 and happening Mondays through Thursdays from 4:30PM to 10PM, and Fridays through Sundays from 4:30PM to 11PM at the Northbrook Court for the Let it Shine Lightshow in Northbrook. Now through January 9th 2022 and happening nightly from 4:30PM to 11PM at Wintrust Field come out and enjoy the Let it Shine Lightshow in Schaumburg. Running through December 25th 2021 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, head on over to Naperville and enjoy the Drive-Thru Christmas Lights along Reindeer Road! Locally owned and operated festive activities include christmas music, letters to Santa drop off, and much more! Now through December 31st from 5PM to 9PM, enjoy a nightly drive through one of the Chicago area’s most beautiful light displays, the Mooseheart School Holiday Lights. It’s the 12th annual event with more than 80 light displays to enjoy! Now through December 31st 2022, enjoy a wonderful festive walkthrough with synchronized music and lights, beautiful twinkling trees, and sidewalk arches as you wander through “Lights on Rockville” from 4:30PM to 8:30PM in Gilberts. Now through January 2nd 2022 in Grayslake at the Lake County Fairgrounds, enjoy a drive through twinkling tunnels of sparkling lights and festive cheer at Santa's Rock N Lights display. Now through January 2nd 2022 from 4:30PM to 10:30PM at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook you can enjoy the drive-thru Christmas cheer at the Willow Hill Winter Magic Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Experience. Running now through January 3rd 2022, The Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Gardens is an after-hours event full of twinkling lights and starry-eyed surprises for the holiday season.  Get your tickets far in advance because it sells out quickly! Running now through January 2nd 2022, The Morton Arboretum is hosting Illumination: Tree Lights event with beautiful illuminated, festive lights and decorations  on a beautiful nighttime walking tour of wintertime beauty. Now through January 2nd 2022, the Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting their annual ZooLights event with 3D LED light displays and twinkling displays!  You’ll also find more festive fun such as holiday snacks, mulled wine, and one-of-a-kind experiences.  Get your tickets ASAP! Now through January 9th 2022 on select dates, enjoy the Holidays in the Park Drive Through Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. It’s a beautiful way to start the holidays!

Here at Classic, we love cars, holiday traveling, and festive baking!  So for today’s post we’re going to celebrate the classic holiday treat: fancy cookies. Yum! You’ll find everything on this list from car themed cookie cutters to car-friendly travel containers for cookie deliveries, and some of our very favourite cookie baking recipes. more Easy and Delectable Cookie Recipes Soft Christmas Cookies Snickerdoodles Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Mexican Wedding Cookies Thick and Chewy Classic Gluten Free Cookies Best Vegan Sugar Cookies Moving Car Sugar Cookies Spritzer Cookies Meringue Cookies Sally’s Gingerbread Cookies Take Those Cookies On the Road Safely Food Storage Container with lid, for $15.99 Flat storage bins that are sturdy, stackable, and see-through so you know exactly which tray of cookies to deliver to which drop-off location! Snapware Snap N’ Stack 2-Layer Cookie & Cupcake Carrier, $38.99 Excellent for cookie storage with reversible inserts that serve dual-purpose for cupcakes as well.  Easy to clean, secure locking lid and stackable layers.  Perfectly portable for all holiday baking! Decorative Cookie Tins with Window, $4 These festive containers are perfect for cookie swaps and gifting to friends. Everyone can see your beautiful handiwork on display, and they’ll be so impressed with your festivity! Cookie and Cake Carrier Container, $35 With four separate layered trays perfect for stacking.  Also includes deviled egg trays for multipurpose appetizer carryall.  Holds 9 average sized cookies per tray. Car Themed Cookie Cutters Ann Clark Cookie Cutters 4.5” cookies, $6.99 These adorable cookie cutters are round, bubbly, and cheery. A little vintage festive flare. Sports Car Cookie Cutter, $12.99 Small, but sleek and stylish racecar cookie cutter is perfect for festive Christmas cars! Ann Clark Cookie Cutter Vintage Truck 4.5”, $6.99 Great for gifting to car enthusiasts or baking up a batch for your local mechanic. A little vintage charm in the form of a peppy little pickup truck. Extra Large Vintage Pickup with Christmas Tree, $10.99 Who doesn’t love a good Cchristmassy cookie? Check out this great option for vintage pickup with a festive little evergreen in the trunk! Decorated up nicely, this will make a splendid focal point on your cookie swap trays.

There’s so much to see and do in the Waukegan and Chicago area, and we’re thrilled to bring you another fun local calendar of events for December! You’ll find lots of great holiday gift shopping options and make-and-take workshops for the whole family to craft handmade presents.  From Christmas crafting, to visits with Santa, to New Years celebrations for families, we’ve got lots of festive events to enjoy. more Saturdays and Sundays through December 12th enjoy free showings at 1PM and 4PM of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. The Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah Pop-Up Started on December 1st and runs through January 2nd 2022. Get your tickets to any of these fun performances here. The Kris Kringle Artist market is happening on both December 4th and 5th at the CAP Catering Venue hosted by the City of Waukegan. December 4th and December 11th in Libertyville is the Dickens of a Holiday event from 10AM to 3PM in Downtown Libertyville. December 5th and 12th in Libertyville from 10AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM enjoy photos with Santa!  Other events include Children’s Holiday Shoppe at Petranek’s Pharmacy community room for kids to shop for family members and friends.  And enjoy a Victorian tea from 11AM to 1PM at St Lawrence Episcopal Church. More info on all “Dickens of a Holiday” events here, including purchasing tickets or advance reservations for tea. December 5th from 12PM to 5PM is the Holiday Vendor Fair featuring loads of local artisans and craftspeople, visits with santa, and delicious food! On December 5th at the Vernon Hills Hawthorn Mall, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM parents of children with autism and disabilities who require a sensory friendly experience may come enjoy quiet, relaxing, and fun photos with Santa Wednesday, December 8th at 4PM at the Lake Bluff Public Library in Lake Bluff you can enjoy an “Adult Crafternoon” experience! This session you’ll be making crayon shaving ornaments for the holidays.  Additional craft opportunities at 1/12 and 2/9 as well at 4PM. Thursday December  9th at 6PM at the Lake Bluff Library is a lovely evening out for Teen and Tween Crafts.  Additional workshops held on 1/6 and 2/3 December 11th from 5PM to 6:30PM at Mis Plantitas in Wauconda, you’ll enjoy a paper poinsettia ornament making workshop! Create handmade ornaments for gift giving or decorating your home. December 12th at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake come and join in the fun f or the Children’s Holiday Party from 7PM to 9PM. December 12th at 8AM through 1AM enjoy some pancakes and bring the kiddos for a family fun day with Santa!  BYO Camera and leave with a great holiday photo for the family. December 15th from 10AM to 1PM the free Diaper Pantry will be rolling into Waukegan at the Lake County Health Department’s Belvidere Medical Building.  Offering families in need free disposable wipes and diapers for little ones. Register in advance required online 24hrs prior to 12/15. Drop the kiddos off on December 29th at Ceramics For You in Gurnee for an afternoon of Pizza and Snow Penguin crafts! Happening at 11AM through 12:30PM with pizza included; register in advance. December 31st from 10:30AM to 12:30AM at Lakefront Park come join in the Noon Year’s Eve Family Dance event in Fox Lake!

We all love having our furry friends and companions by our side, and we know you do, too.  That’s why we’re spending National Mutt Day celebrating our love for dogs and cats by keeping them safe with great travel gear. Whether travel is essential like a vet visit or drive to the park for exercise, or something more fun like a day at the doggy park or doggy beach, or an outdoor camping adventure, it’s important to think about our pets safety on the road. Keeping your pet restrained and secured during car rides is essential to their safety, ensuring they will live a long healthy life, even in the unfortunate instance an accident should occur.  A safely secured pet also ensures less distraction for the driver, avoiding serious injuries or death to you, your pet, and anyone else on the road!  Your pets will also feel far less anxious and stressed while on the go in these comfortable, stylish seats and carriers. Pet Car Seat and Safety Travel Options Pet Gear Signature’s Dog & Cat Car SeatCarrier, $39.99 Your pet can travel with great convenience as well as comfort in this carrier!  With a washable fleece pad cover, zipper close mesh, lots of storage, this mobile carrier is great for pets up to 20lbs.  Keeps driver free of distractions and pets will be less anxious! (images from the Chewy website) Pet Gear’s Travel Lite Bi-Fold Dog Car Ramp, $67.00 Let your furry pals hop on in for a road trip without the stress of being picked up.  This convenient ramp folds away for storage and carrying, and unfolds to let your pet easily exit or enter your vehicle safely. (images from the Chewy website) Pet Gear’s Car Booster options, about $100 Made of dense foam for comfort and security, this booster seat is perfect for your pup!  Available in multiple sizes and colorways.  Use the seatbelt built into your own car to attach the seat, and the built-in strap to secure your pets harness.  No more dogs jumping into the front seat or leaping out of the hatchback, you’ll be able to drive stress free with little distractions. (images from the Chewy website) Pet Gear Dog & Cat Bucket Seat Booster, about $100 Perfect for small and extra small toy dogs and similar breeds.  This bucket seat is a safe, secure, and comfortable option for your tiny dog.  They’ll be able to see out the window and satisfy their curiosity, without you being distracted by a lapdog while driving.  Includes plush pillow liner and easy-care fabric for cleaning.  Two different sizes and three color options. (images from the Chewy website) Orvis Hose-Off Folding Travel Crate, $129 If you have a dog who loves the great outdoors, then the Orvis Hose-Off Folding Travel Crate is for you.  It comes in two colorways, and 3 different sizes.  It boasts easy care fabric for quick cleanup, padded sherpa fleece mat liner, multiple zipper mesh panels, and rounded corners.  Secure the crate in your hatchback or car with included clips.  It collapses for easy storage when not in use. Great for hotels, campsites, and road trips! (images from the company’s website) The G1 Kennel from Gunner, $499.00 5 star crash tested, Lifetime Warranty Tie-down straps and steel pins for security. Multiple sizes and colorways. (images from the company’s website) Ruff Land Performance Kennels Double Door Dog Crate, $369.95 Multiple Colorways, Customization options, Add-ons. Easy to Clean, lightweight, portable. Field tested for durability; stackable with other crates for multiple animals. 1 year comprehensive warranty (images from the company’s website)

Classic cares about our customers and our community, and believes in doing whatever we can to support and raise awareness for important issues.  Since today is World AIDS Day, we'll be supporting our community with a list of local HIV/AIDS related organizations and charities, facts on HIV/AIDS and prevention measures, and a special spotlight on a potential cure. more World AIDS Day began in 1988 as an international effort to raise awareness for those living with HIV/AIDS as well as prevention, treatment options, and research for a cure.  World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people to unite across the globe and show support for those living with HIV/AIDS, and pay tribute to those who have passed from AIDS related complications. Since its discovery in 1984, more than 35 million people have died from HIV/AIDS related issues, and more than 38 million people are currently living with the virus. Key Facts about HIV/AIDS and Prevention HIV can be transmitted from an infected individual through contact with human bodily fluids such as sexual interourse or intravenous drug use.  The virus can be found in bodily fluids from an infected person including blood, semon, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluid, vaginal fluid, and breastmilk. To reduce risk of HIV, always use a condom or barrier method every time you have sex, avoid intravenous drug use and any sharing of needles or medical equipment. You may ask a medical provider about securing PrEP( pre-exposure Prohphylaxis) Avoiding high-risk behaviors such as unprotected sex or drug use you reduce your risk of contracting HIV. Get regular testing and treatment for STDs and request an HIV/AIDS panel from your medical provider. If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, speak to your doctor about Post-exposure Prophylaxis medicines within 72 hours of exposure and you may greatly reduce your risks of contracting the virus. An Unprecedented New Medical Advancement in Treating HIV/AIDS Here at Classic we sell cars and we’re passionate about cars, and we were very excited to learn about recent medical advancements in HIV/AIDS therapy known as “CAR T-cell therapy.”  As part of our own observation of World AIDS Day, we’d love to shed some light on this novel advancement in HIV/AIDS management. Dual Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell therapy (CAR therapy) is in development as a potential cure for HIV/AIDS.  Current treatment for HIV/AIDS involves a daily Antiretroviral therapy (ART therapy) which is designed to control the reproduction of HIV virus particles.  CAR T-cell therapy is an immunotherapy currently employed in Cancer treatments which reprograms a patient’s cells to recognize and eliminate mutated or infected cancer cells.  It is able to target and eliminate the diseased components to help patients recover from those life threatening illnesses.  CAR therapy has shown great promise for HIV/AIDS patients if programmed to target HIV particles! You can learn more about the improvements in this therapy via this post by Seattle Children’s Hospital and this post by Penn Medicine. Find out more info about the current clinical trials of this innovative therapy at ClinicalTrials.Gov! Local HIV/AIDS Organizations to Support Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS Program in Waukegan HIV-AIDS Care in Lake County Alexian Brothers The Harbor PFLAG of Lake County/Gurnee PFLAG of Deerfield PFLAG Palatine Lake Cook Health Care Center Angles for Sexual Health Identity and Education INC Vivent Health (Formerly AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) Walkin’ In My Shoes of Kenosha AIDS Foundation Chicago Access Community Health Network Chicago

Not everyone is home for the holidays. Or even home at all. Join us in helping our local veterans this holiday season. Next time you shop - think of vets in need & pick up some extras. more How to Help: 1. Donate money at coolministries.org/veterans-assistance/ 2. Donate time at coolministries.org/volunteer-opportunities/ 3. Donate essentials at 800 W. Glen Flora Avenue, Waukegan 10am - 2pm M-F

If you’re stumped for gift ideas and short on time, let us help make holiday shopping less stressful!  We’ve got great digital gift giving ideas and subscription options for car enthusiasts. more Don't Stress! We're here to help! We know they’ll love the items on this list, and you will too when you can skip the search for a parking space, long times waiting in line, and stress of finding the perfect gift. EBooks For Car Lovers The Science of Cars The Science of Cars is perfect for the automotive enthusiast who loves to learn.  They’ll be lost in the pages for hours while reading about the science, mechanics, and engineering behind some of the world’s fastest cars! Buy it here. Autonimousity Technology is advancing every single day.  Cars have more automatic features, more guided safety options for autonomous driving.  And eventually, they’ll be entirely driverless.  That is the goal of the industry at least for some engineers! Buy this in depth ebook right here. Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide Specifically tailored to women and femme drivers, this guide will help you navigate a male-dominated industry.  From advice on how to get respectful and honest service at the mechanic, DIY service tips and tricks, roadside emergency advice, and more, this is an indispensable book for the women in your gift giving circle. Buy a copy here. Try an Automotive Themed Subscription Box Give the gift of PetrolBox!  Just print out the picture and let them know when their first box will be arriving.  No stores, no lines, no hassle!  With two price points, Basic and Premium, your favourite car enthusiast could be receiving 2-7 automotive themed items a month right to their doorstep.  Pay monthly or up front for the year. Click here to learn more. Makes a great holiday gift! Deluxe Car Care gifting box from GloveBox is a surefire bet for holiday gift giving!  Sign your favourite gearhead up for a deluxe gift package of the ultimate in car cleaning supplies.  By the time springtime rolls around, they’ll be all set for their weekly car washes to clean off the muck and gunk of winter travel. Deluxe kit available for just $35.99 by clicking here! Perfect as a one-month option or yearly if you’ve got the budget for that someone special. If you’ve got a truck fan in your life, we recommend the Diesel Crate subscription box!  Each month your gearhead will receive a box stuffed to the brim with the latest gear and goodies.  It’s tailored to diesel drivers, so they’ll get exactly what they love every month. Click here to pick your subscription level. If your gearhead’s preference is racing and tuning, then Tuner Box is the gift subscription you need.  Filled with top tier merch, accessories, stickers, gear and more from relevant industry brands and creators.  Starting at $13.99 per monthly box.  And, if you’ve got an enthusiast that prefers aggressively gendered gift giving (the original box is rather neutral) then Tuner Girl is a women-oriented box option from Tuner Box’s monthly subscriptions. Click here to select your preference: basic, premium, or women’s. Give the gift of game night! Lots of people love to unwind and relax with video games or game nights with friends.  So why not grab a car themed game for your automotive enthusiast?  Check out some of our picks for great car video games with digital gifting options: Burnout Paradise Remastered Forza Horizon 4 with XBOX Anywhere Need for Speed Heat via Amazon

We’re bringing you a calendar of family friendly holiday events and drive-through holiday lights in the Kenosha and Greater Chicago Area!  If you’ve got an upcoming event that our readers may be interested in, please post it in the comments section.  We’d love to share family-friendly events for inclusive festivities! more Santa’s Rock N Lights in Waukegan runs from November 21st 2021 through Sunday January 2nd 2022 between 5PM and 9PM. Price ranges from $19.99 to $34.99 per vehicle. Book in advance for the Northbrook “Let it Shine” Drive Through Light Show on weekday evenings.  $29.99 admission per car for a family friendly drive-through festive experience! Click here to book a time and date. The Willow Hills Winter Magic Drive Thru Christmas Experience at Willow Hill Golf Course is running from November 20th 2021 through January 2nd 2022 between the hours of 4:30PM and 10:30PM. Book an admission experience right here. All ages and family friendly! Enjoy a beautiful family friendly holiday light experience at the Magic of Lights in Milwaukee from November 24th 2021 through January 2nd 2022 between 5PM and 10PM. Buy your tickets and book a bundle package now. Friday December 4th from 12PM to 2PM, bring the whole family out for the Jewett Jingle Jam in Deerfield Park!  This is an open house activity including Hanukkah and Christmas activities and crafts, Winter festivities, a visit with Santa, Holiday Storytime and more! Open from ages 1 through 10 with accompanying adult; admission charged per child. On Friday December 10th from 4:30 to 5:30, make a stop off at the Kenosha IUptown Neighbourhood Library for a holiday lights themed craft session and festive activities for families.  Then you can follow it up with a local drive around town to view the festive decorations in the area! Registration for the event is required, and opens on 12/3 at 12PM via the Library. The Chanukkah Film Festival runs from November 28th through December 5th, and celebrates with 8 nights of movies with Menemsha Films with North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park. Enjoy a painting session with friends from 6:30PM to 8PM at Bottle & Bottega of Chicago Lakeview with the Hanukkah Happy Hour Dreidel paint class. Book your spot now, space is limited. Head over to Split-Rail for their annual Hanukkah Dinner on Tuesday November 30th starting at 6PM.  Served family style, reservations are required - click here to book! On Wednesday December 15th from 7:30PM to 9PM, enjoy an evening of art and music with holiday favourites at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. More information on booking tickets and attending here. Book a ticket for your friends and family on December 17th or December 18th to the Holiday Ice Show at the RECPLEX Ice Arena in Pleasant Prairie, WI.  The Friday evening show begins at 6:30PM, and the Saturday evening show starts at 5:30PM. Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.