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Eight Popular Automotive Gifts To Buy For The Women In Your Life


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Eight Popular Automotive Gifts To Buy For The Women In Your Life
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Shopping for gifts that will surprise and delight our loved ones can be difficult. If you are struggling to figure out what to buy this Valentine’s Day, read this expert guide on the Top Eight Automotive Gifts To Buy For The Women In Your Life. 

 #1 Automotive accessories like the Betty Boop themed 

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, with the matching 
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 steering wheel set and the 
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, delivers a beautiful interior personalization boost for her. 

#2 If she is a country girl who loves nature, consider the 

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or the 
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. For a more traditional, warm aesthetic, go for the black and white 
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or the two-toned
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#3 If your sweet ride is too tall for the lady in your life, consider installing a step rail, like the grip-enhanced 

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. Some running boards incorporate safety LEDs to illuminate the steps, like the AMP Research PowerStep XL Running Boards

#4 If your Valentine is a perfectionist, who prides herself in keeping the interior of her vehicle spotless, gift her with the

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. This popular aftermarket accessory will prevent her factory-installed carpet from being ruined and run down, providing a layer of protection that can be rinsed clean. 

#5 Do you and your partner love chasing after adventures together? Then use Valentine’s Day for an upgrade. NAPA

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are tailor-made to fit her vehicle make and model, and can be easily installed. 
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 are handy for taking extra luggage on a trip, and are a welcome organizational accessory that she’ll adore.  

#6 If your Valentine is a dog lover, she will appreciate NAPA’s pet travel accessories! A 

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 allows you to safely drive without your dog climbing all over you, and it is an excellent option for long-distance trips, short-distanced excursions and visits to the vet, especially if you have more than one dog. 

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 will make it easy to keep her car clean, which are washable and durably constructed in various colors. 
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 allow animals to relax within your car, truck or SUV, and can be anchored using the included security straps. The waterproof polycotton blend is washable, resists scraps and snags, and is designed to breathe. 

#7 The 

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 comes in several feminine styles, and can all be paired with steering wheel covers that match for a stylish addition. Dash covers are an economical way to level up the look of any car, truck or SUV, and are a personalized gift for her.
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#8 If the woman in your life ever needs to be outside of the vehicle during an emergency or to fix a tire, then having wearable accessories on hand is essential. The 

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will keep her warm, and a
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will keep her safe. Combined, these products make a great gift bundle, and is a thoughtful way to improve her preparedness when on the road, far away from home. 

This Valentine’s Day, NAPAonline.com has the gifts you need to wow her. Let her know you’re thinking about her safety, and add some style to her ride. Remember, changing her oil is a great gift too! If you’re not ready to work on her vehicle yourself, take the vehicle to

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      (Unaudited)
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      (Unaudited)
      (In thousands)                   For the Six Months Ended     June 30,         2024        2023   Operating activities:               Net income   $ 1,170,086     $ 1,144,250   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:               Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles     222,885       191,673   Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs     3,201       2,431   Deferred income taxes     18,175       13,507   Share-based compensation programs     14,229       14,571   Other     5,215       75   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               Accounts receivable     (79,475 )     (31,443 ) Inventory     (85,137 )     (257,337 ) Accounts payable     117,582       335,299   Income taxes payable     81,228       261,208   Other     185,085       (22,865 ) Net cash provided by operating activities     1,653,074       1,651,369                 Investing activities:               Purchases of property and equipment     (474,607 )     (460,942 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     7,528       7,056   Investment in tax credit equity investments     —       (4,149 ) Other, including acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (155,376 )     (1,971 ) Net cash used in investing activities     (622,455 )     (460,006 )               Financing activities:               Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility     30,000       2,776,000   Payments on revolving credit facility     (30,000 )     (1,976,000 ) Net payments of commercial paper     (173,500 )     —   Principal payments on long-term debt     —       (300,000 ) Payment of debt issuance costs     —       (24 ) Repurchases of common stock     (1,063,791 )     (1,791,451 ) Net proceeds from issuance of common stock     73,790       48,680   Other     (569 )     (354 ) Net cash used in financing activities     (1,164,070 )     (1,243,149 )               Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     (639 )     1,083   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (134,090 )     (50,703 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period     279,132       108,583   Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   $ 145,042     $ 57,880                 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:               Income taxes paid   $ 80,401     $ 65,361   Interest paid, net of capitalized interest     110,449       88,924    
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          For the Twelve Months Ended     June 30,      2024   2023 Total lease cost, per ASC 842      $ 520,327   $ 485,805 Less: Variable non-contract operating lease components, related to property taxes and insurance     82,754     76,482 Rent expense   $ 437,573   $ 409,323  
          June 30,         2024   2023 Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:                   Inventory turnover (1)     1.7     1.7 Average inventory per store (in thousands) (2)   $ 767   $ 762 Accounts payable to inventory (3)     130.0%     134.4%  
            For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended       June 30,    June 30,           2024      2023      2024      2023 Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (in thousands):                             Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 948,859   $ 937,605   $ 1,653,074   $ 1,651,369 Less: Capital expenditures     225,367     237,674     474,607     460,942   Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation payments     5,258     14,612     21,378     18,990   Investment in tax credit equity investments     —     4,149     —     4,149 Free cash flow   $ 718,234   $ 681,170   $ 1,157,089   $ 1,167,288  
          For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended     June 30,    June 30,         2024      2023      2024      2023 Revenue Disaggregation (in thousands):                       Sales to do-it-yourself customers $ 2,149,044   $ 2,130,002   $ 4,151,030   $ 4,048,469 Sales to professional service provider customers     1,999,704     1,853,364     3,869,444     3,565,328 Other sales, sales adjustments, and sales from the acquired Vast Auto stores     123,453     85,625     227,967     163,058 Total sales   $ 4,272,201   $ 4,068,991   $ 8,248,441   $ 7,776,855  
          For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended   For the Twelve Months Ended     June 30,    June 30,    June 30,         2024      2023      2024     2023        2024        2023   Store Count:                         Beginning domestic store count   6,131   5,986   6,095   5,929     6,027     5,873   New stores opened   21   41   57   100     126     158   Stores closed   —   —   —   (2 )   (1 )   (4 ) Ending domestic store count   6,152   6,027   6,152   6,027     6,152     6,027                             Beginning Mexico store count   63   43   62   42     44     27   New stores opened   6   1   7   2     25     17   Ending Mexico store count   69   44   69   44     69     44                             Beginning Canada store count   23   —   —   —     —     —   Stores acquired   —   —   23   —     23     —   Ending Canada store count   23   —   23   —     23     —                             Total ending store count   6,244   6,071   6,244   6,071     6,244     6,071    
          For the Three Months Ended   For the Twelve Months Ended     June 30,    June 30,         2024      2023      2024      2023 Store and Team Member Information:                         Total employment     91,874     90,670              Square footage (in thousands) (4)     47,500     45,622             Sales per weighted-average square foot (4)(5)   $ 87.88   $ 88.12   $ 341.51   $ 334.21 Sales per weighted-average store (in thousands) (4)(6)   $ 677   $ 665   $ 2,613   $ 2,516 (1) Calculated as cost of goods sold for the last 12 months divided by average inventory. Average inventory is calculated as the average of inventory for the trailing four quarters used in determining the denominator. 
      (2) Calculated as inventory divided by store count at the end of the reported period. 
      (3) Calculated as accounts payable divided by inventory. 
      (4) Represents O’Reilly’s U.S. and Puerto Rico operations only. 
      (5) Calculated as sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average square footage. Weighted-average square footage is determined by weighting store square footage based on the approximate dates of store openings, acquisitions, expansions, or closures. 
      (6) Calculated as sales less jobber sales, divided by weighted-average stores. Weighted-average stores is determined by weighting stores based on their approximate dates of openings, acquisitions, or closures.

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      Changing your brake pads is a manageable task if you have the right tools and follow the steps carefully to help you replace your brake pads: Tips
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      link hidden, please login to view (SMP) announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire AX V Nissens III APS (Nissens), a European manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket engine cooling and air conditioning products with a growing array of vehicle control technologies. The transaction values Nissens at approximately $388 million and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024. “We are delighted to announce this acquisition, which will make our combined business the aftermarket leader in North America and Europe in thermal management products,” said Eric Sills, Standard Motor Products’ chairman and CEO. “It will also expand SMP’s portfolio of powertrain-neutral product categories. We plan to continue operating Nissens as a stand-alone unit, while leveraging the combined strength of the two companies to realize both cost and revenue synergies.”
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      link hidden, please login to viewis a powerful one. Both companies have a similar go-to-market strategy of supplying full-line professional grade product offerings, and enjoy complementary product portfolios. Meanwhile, the two companies largely operate in different geographic markets. As such, we believe that we are stronger together, capitalizing on synergies in both markets and strengthening our position in each. Together, we can accelerate growth through cross-selling our product offerings, realize cost reduction through combined resources, and achieve enhanced operational excellence though collaboration and best practices.” “We are very excited to have SMP as our new owner”, said Klavs Pedersen, Nissens’ chief executive officer. “We have been following SMP’s activities in the US, and we see a lot of similarities in the way SMP and Nissens operate in their respective focus regions. I have personally known the SMP management team for several years, and I believe there is a very strong cultural fit that will support and accelerate the positive development of both companies. We look forward to becoming part of the SMP family.”
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