Having trouble thinking of something to give mom for Mother's Day? Don't forget the gift-giving potential of mom's car, truck or SUV.

Think of all the things mom has done for you over the years. When you were a baby, she fed you and changed your … Uhum. She prepared all those meals as you grew up, including your favorite meal, even if it wasn’t a special occasion. She cheered you up when you were down and taught you all those things you do for yourself now.

Clearly, she’s earned a special day and Mother’s Day is just such a day. It’s a day to show your mother how much you appreciate her and all she’s done for you oh so many years.

Most of us will buy candy and flowers for mom. Most of us will take mom out for brunch or dinner. But maybe there’s something else you can do to make this a fantastic Mother’s Day for your mom. And mom’s car, truck or SUV is rich in potential for a special Mother’s Day gift.

Having mom’s car washed, waxed and/or detailed is a great idea. Imagine the surprised smile she’ll wear when she sees her car, truck or SUV shining in the sunlight Mother’s Day morning. But that vehicle has more gift-giving potential than that.

How about taking mom’s car for an oil change and safety check. You’ll save mom the trip and you’ll make sure the car, truck or SUV is in tip-top shape, ready to convey her safely to her destinations.

You could give her a roadside safety kit with jumper cables, a flashlight and battery, fire extinguisher, distress banner, emergency whistle, blanket, waterproof poncho, a mini compressor to fill flat tires, basic tools, First Aid kit, reflective warning triangles and more.

This is a gift that tells her you love her, that you’re thinking of her and want to know that she’ll have whatever she needs if she has a roadside emergency.

You can buy mom a new pair of stylish and effective sunglasses, a temperature-controlled travel mug, a new holder for her phone, a window break/seatbelt cutter, or a special keychain.

Of course, if mom’s car, truck or SUV needs a new set of tires, shocks, battery or other mechanical component, she’ll love that you cared enough to take care of that for her.

Whatever you get for mom this Mother’s Day, mom is sure to love you for it. But giving her something special, something that makes her driving experience safer and more enjoyable won’t hurt.