Are you looking for a special gift for the car lover in your life? If you want to go beyond the typical mugs and vintage car models, we have you covered. To get those gift-giving idea gears moving, we’ve rounded up a list of presents ranging from silly and stylish to pragmatic. See below for some of the best gifts for car lovers.
Presents for the car-obsessed
Have someone on your gift-giving list who lives and breathes cars? You know, the type of person you struggle to pull away from the garage? Here are some gift ideas that will ensure the car enthusiast in your life is never too far from his or her love.
Waffle Wow’s Cars & Trucks Waffle Maker
Hot Wheels for breakfast, anyone? The waffle maker from Waffle Wow ($39.95) makes it totally acceptable to play with your food.
CucinaPro Car & Truck Mini Pancake Pan
If you’re more of a pancake person, CucinaPro’s Pancake Pan ($19.99) serves up seven vehicle-themed pancakes at a time.
Ferrari Scuderia HP Gifts for Fans
Formula 1 fans of the Ferrari Scuderia HP racing team, featuring drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, can get their gear on and feel like part of the pit crew with authentic items at the Ferrari Store ($4.00-$100.00+). From hats to shoes, belts to car models, rooting on the F1 team in style is a speedy click away.
Sock Affairs Motor Socks
Need the perfect “stocking stuffer” for that motorhead on your list? Check out the variety of socks found at Sock Affairs ($14) that perfectly accent the driving shoes of fans of the GTI, Porsches, Lotus and even the DeLorean made popular as a time machine in a certain 1985 film.
Summit Racing Equipment
If a gearhead on your list is looking to enhance their home or office, or home office, Summit Racing Equipment has a wealth of great gifts. We’re talking everything from LED wall signs ($24.99) to Mopar-branded metal trash bins ($16.99) to gas pump desk clocks ($24.99), all guaranteed to rev up a room.
Gorilla Candles’ Car Guy Candles
With scents like race fuel, gasoline and exhaust, Gorilla Candles’ Car Guy Candles ($17.45) brings your favorite garage aroma into your home – without the toxins.
CraftyAmericanDesign
If burnt rubber is your thing, CraftyAmericanDesign ($17.50) has captured the unique fragrance in an 8 oz. tin.
Ozium New Car Fragrance
Who doesn’t love the smell of a new car? Make that pre-owned vehicle fragrant like new again with Ozium’s “That New Car Smell” odor-eliminating gel ($4.00).
Demeter’s New Car Scent
If you are interested in smelling like a vehicle fresh off the showroom floor when you enter a room, Demeter’s New Car Scent is the fragrance for you ($6.00-$24.00 depending on size). Close your eyes, click a few spritzes and reminisce about the day you finally got behind the wheel of your new ride.
Car accessory gift ideas
Whether your loved one enjoys taking long road trips or simply finds themselves always on the go, people who are behind the wheel often benefit from some items that will make their travels more comfortable and safer.
Adservio’s Padded Seat Belt Cover
Seat belts are essential when driving but can be irritating when worn for hours on end. Adservio’s Padded Seat Belt Cover ($12.95) may make the ride more pleasant and give your car a bit of pizzazz.
Sheepskin Seat Belt Shoulder Strap Cover
If you’re looking for something soft, US Sheepskin’s Seat Belt Shoulder Strap Cover ($16) is designed with comfort in mind.
Koolatron cooler and warmer
Long road trips call for having food and drinks on hand. An electric cooler and warmer such as Koolatron’s cooler/warmer ($229.99) can be just the ticket whether you’re headed to the beach or a potluck picnic.
Dual CupStation
Arguably one of the most important features of a car interior has got to be the cup holder. From hot coffee cups to large water bottles to food containers, the Dual CupStation ($29.99) raises the bar and expands to hold items large and small.
FIHECAL Car Accessory Sets
One of the joys of getting a vehicle is customizing that ride to fit the owner’s personality. The FIHECAL Car Accessory Sets ($22.49) comes in its own gift box (BONUS!) with items including shiny rhinestone cup holder coasters, license plate frames and tire valve caps.
AutoAccessoriesGarage
For the sports enthusiast on your list, check out the Fan Zone section at AutoAccessoriesGarage ($45-$300+) for floormats, seat covers and other auto-related accessories with NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and college teams represented.
Drop Stop Seat Gap Filler
This nifty, yet simple gadget creates a barricade between your car seat and the center console. Drop Stop ($24.99) can help prevent frustration due to lost coins or food wedged in that narrow gap!
Vevor Car Dent Repair Kit
Motorists who are on the road a lot are bound to get a dent – or two – during their travels. A car dent repair kit can keep your car looking good while avoiding expensive trips to the shop. Vevor ($69.99) makes paintless dent repair kits designed to get your vehicle back to its original look.
Auto Inflator
Whether you’re just hopping in the car for the morning commute or coming home from an evening out, it’s deflating to realize your tires are low on air. That’s where the Auto Inflator ($59.99) can save the day and quickly get you back on your way.
Gifts for people with dirty cars
It’s easy for a car to become cluttered, after all, it’s not always possible to immediately throw out food wrappers. Plus, even everyday car usage can result in dirt and dust accumulating on your seats. These handy gadgets will help drivers keep their cars pristine, or at least sanitary.
Saker Mini Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Whether it’s a dropped fast food French fry or gravel from shoes, cars can easily get filled with crumbs, dust and dirt. You can’t beat the convenience of having a vacuum on hand to clean up a mess the moment it happens. The Saker Mini ($59.99) can help you keep your car interior free of debris.
Rain-X Glass Anti Fog
There is nothing like running late for an appointment and getting to your car only to find the windshield covered in fog. Rain-X’s Glass Anti-Fog ($5.97), and its sold-separately Defog Sponge ($3.50), help prevent interior fogging.
Duluth Trading Co. Cham-pad
Another nifty tool to help you see clearer in your vehicle is Duluth Trading’s Cham-Pad ($9.95). This sponge-looking chamois makes clearing windshields and similar surfaces a breeze.
Relentless Drive Car Duster Kit
It’s unhealthy to breathe in dust, plus it just makes a car look bad. The Relentless Drive Car Duster Kit ($32.99) is designed specifically to get into all the nooks and crannies of your car dashboard and is small enough to fit in your glove compartment.
Original California Mini Duster
The Original California Mini Duster ($12.99) is made with paraffin wax-treated cotton strands to pick up dust.
CarGuys Super Car Cleaner
Regardless of if your car interior is leather or fabric, keeping an all-purpose cleaner on hand is a must. Having a versatile cleaner is the efficient way to restore your car to its showroom-day beauty. CarGuys Super Cleaner ($27.97) is a safe one to use on all surfaces.
Armor All Multi-Purpose Cleaner
A brand name that’s been in the cleaning game for a while, Armor All’s Multi-Purpose Cleaner ($4.95) gives a vehicle that “just-detailed” look.
StashAway Car Trash Can
We’ve all enjoyed snacks in the car – the downside to this practice is the crinkly wrapper left behind. Rather than let the trash accumulate in your cup holder, a leak-proof trash can will keep your car clutter-free. Models like the High Road StashAway Console and Headrest and Console Trash Can ($19.99) can be mounted in the front or back seat areas.
Every product has been independently selected. We are not compensated by any company mentioned in this article. Prices are accurate at time of publication.
