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Advance Auto Parts is helping Denver police put smiles on the faces of motorists who might not have the money to fix a broken car part.
A new partnership with police in Colorado is putting smiles on the faces of motorists who might not have the money to fix a broken part on their vehicle.
An Advance Auto Parts store has gifted the Denver Police Department with 100 gift cards worth $25 each to hand out to drivers who are normally pulled over by cops and given a warning or ticket to pay a fine.
"Now, when they pull over a motorist for, say, a bad headlight or a defective taillight, they'll have the option to give a $25 gift card to help the motorist get it fixed–and get them back on the road and stay safe," a representative of Advance Auto Parts explained.
Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen says officers have already issued the cards, and are enjoying the smiles it puts on drivers' faces.
"Advance Auto Parts' donation not only helps us get greater compliance with the motoring public, but it also helps us build and strengthen relationships with our community."
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