Car Lover In Your Life? Here Are Some Gift Ideas…

Christmas season is stressful enough without trying to think of gift ideas that fit your budget for all those “special someone’s” on your list.

If you have a car enthusiast to buy for, here are some great ideas for any budget.

1. Portable battery/jump start pack

Nothing is worse than being stranded with a dead battery. A portable battery jump starter pack is good insurance against needing an expensive tow.

These rechargeable packs come in a variety of sizes and price tags and are an indispensable item when needed. These are basically a rechargeable battery pack with jumper cables and have enough amperage to jump start your car if you have a dead battery.

But also, many are available with other helpful features like a USB port to charge your digital devices, an air compressor to fill your tires, an emergency light, and even 120v outlets. These features can really help if you’re stranded because of a flat tire at night or just need to charge your phone and forgot your car outlet adaptor.

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2. Car Care and Detailing Kit

For car lovers, spending a weekend afternoon detailing their cars can be both relaxing and enjoyable. A car care and detailing kit can be a thoughtful gift. Many pre-packaged kits are available that include a sponge, soap, some detailing brushes and wax or tire dressing.

If budget is an issue — or if you have a car lover that is brand loyal — you can always assemble your own kit. Include a microfiber car wash cloth, a good quality car wash, soft drying towels, and a good quality wax. A variety of cleaners would also be appreciated, such as tire cleaner, interior cleaning spray, leather cleaner, and glass cleaner.

You could also include bug and tar remover, interior protectant, cleaning wipes and tire dressing. Even a hose-end sprayer or a good quality squeegee would be great additions to this gift.

And whether you buy a kit or assemble your own, you can package it all in a new 5-gallon bucket and wrap it simply with a ribbon and bow.

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3. Trunk Organizer Bag

If you travel or drive a lot, it’s always a challenge to keep what you need organized. If your someone special travels for work or enjoyment and has stock or supplies to carry around, a trunk organizer will keep everything organized and handy.

Almost anybody can benefit from a trunk organizer. From holding groceries to tools, toys or car supplies like oil and ice scrapers, a trunk organizer is a great gift. They are available in a variety of configurations, and there are even models that fold flat when not being used.

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4. Digital Subscriptions

A growing number of people use their daily commute to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. For many busy people, car time is boring and stressful and can be a tremendous loss of productivity.

You can help them make the most out of their drive time by getting them a digital subscription to a source that offers audio news, stories, podcasts or books. Digital subscriptions will provide entertainment and unique content that will make the journey informative and fun.

And a number of digital subscriptions offer digital print magazines and videos that allow the user to keep up to date on the latest car trends, racing news, or other automotive-related topics. Most are compatible with a variety of devices including smartphones, iPad, Kindle, and Samsung tablets, and laptops. For instance, the Apple News+ Magazine subscription offers a number of automotive magazines every month – plus dozens of other magazines of all sorts of interests – that you can read on your Apple device for a relatively low monthly fee.

5. Vintage signs or tools

Anything vintage that is auto-related is a great gift! Perfect for the garage, man cave or she-shed, even old tools and devices make great wall hangings. And it doesn’t have to be expensive; flats of old tools are readily available at auctions and antique stores at very reasonable prices. And even if they are rusty or broken, ultimately it’s going to just be a wall hanging anyway.

And vintage signs are readily being reproduced at reasonable prices. Anything auto-branded or oil/service station related is a great idea. Look for fun colors, neat graphics or logos, and your “special someone’s” favorite brands.

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The team at Neil Huffman Volkswagen hope that these gift ideas help make buying presents for your car lover easier. And we wish you Happy Holidays!

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