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O\u2019Keeffe\u2019s Automotive in Oak Bay is bringing a little festive spirit early this year by celebrating Christmas in July. They’ve decorated the Christmas tree and Tina and Tom O’Keeffe are decking the halls of their service bays with savings for anyone who donates a toy to The Salvation Army.<\/p>\n

With every new, unwrapped toy donation to O\u2019Keefe\u2019s Automotive between July 16th<\/sup> \u2014 August 17th<\/sup>, you will receive a coupon for 10% off parts and services (some conditions apply, please see store for details). O\u2019Keeffe\u2019s will then take all the donated toys to The Stan Hagen Centre for Families, who will give them to needy families this Christmas season.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Keeffe\u2019s Automotive and The Salvation Army have partnered for similar promotions in the past, with this Christmas In July promotion serving as a great reminder that giving hope happens all year round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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