If you find yourself looking for the perfect gift for a car buff this Christmas, look no further. We have come up with 8 gift ideas for car lovers to suit a range of tastes, ages, and budgets.
Gloves
Does your automotive enthusiast complain about their steering wheel being too hot in summer or too cold in winter? Or maybe they have expressed an interest in wanting to look like Ryan Gosling in Drive? Driving gloves could be the perfect gift for them. You decide if their taste is better suited to a classic style, or a more modern design. Either way, we’re sure this is a gift which will be well received.
Poster or print
In our experience car related wall art always goes down well as a present. These days there is so much to choose from so you can really take your time finding something special and well suited to your friend or family members tastes. Perhaps they love classic car photography. Or you may feel that a cool vintage poster is more their thing. Choose from different arty styles, sizes, and frames for a gift that you’ll love giving as much as they’ll love receiving.
Dashcam
A dashcam is a must-have piece of technology if you want to feel more secure in your vehicle, as well as safer on the road. These days they are routinely helpful with insurance claims and driving incidents. While the full range of gadgets caters to all budgets, top-end models now include recording in HD, voice activation by way of linking to Amazon’s Alexa, as well as What3Words – the global location pinpoint app.
Car cleaning kit
While this may seem a very practical gift idea, if the recipient is a true car lover it will be very much appreciated indeed. As for the true car lover, an immaculate car is the best present there is. With so many kits on the market, there is something to suit each budget. You’ll find everything you need in one box with most including car shampoo, polish and wax. Superior boxes may also include applicators such as cloths or sponges and extra cleaning supplies.
Driving experience
Is the car-mad person in your life looking to tick off a driving experience from their bucket list? This memorable experience is the ultimate gift for thrill-seekers. Allow them the chance to take their dream supercar for a spin around one of the major UK race circuits. Or perhaps off-roading in one of the latest 4×4’s is more up their street. Choose a specific experience such as supercar, go-kart, classic car, 4×4, or choose a simple gift voucher and allow the recipient to choose their own unique day.
Car phone holder
Phone holders encourage driver safety by allowing calls to be answered hands-free. They’re also great if you intend on using the GPS or Satnav function on your phone during long journeys. It’s possible to find a compatible holder for almost all makes and models of phones nowadays and they are easy to fix to the car dash or air vent. Being able to keep a smartphone battery charged while out on the road is an important feature for a lot of drivers, so we would recommend a holder which can also wirelessly charge a device.
Personalised keyring
A personalised keyring is a great way of showing someone how much they mean to you. Why not include a special photo or message which will go with them wherever they go. Or maybe you know a petrol head who loves their car but is forever losing their car keys? A key finder fob could be the ideal gift for them!
LEGO car kit
Think LEGO is just for kids? Think again. LEGO’s Technic range includes some great models for experienced builders, or those looking for a challenge. The car building kits are a great gift idea for those creative loved ones who like a project. They’ll be blown away by the attention to detail within the intricately designed pieces. Bestselling models include the Bugatti Chiron and the new Land Rover Defender.
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