Car enthusiasts are a special group to buy into – trust us, we know – but that doesn’t mean you, their loving family and friends, should play it safe with gas maps and windshield washer fluid. With years of experience testing gears and more than a few thousand miles on our odometer, we’re here to help you find the right gift for the car enthusiast in your life. From trinkets to electronics and even complete experiences, these gifts will make driving that much more fun.
And it doesn’t have to break the bank, either. Gifts ranging from $10 to $650 can bring a smile to your favorite car enthusiast’s face. As the seasons change and the holidays quickly approach, here are some details about our favorite products to get you started. With the rush of online shopping imminent, don’t wait too long before deciding what to pack as gifts this year.
Lego Technique
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
BLACK+DECKER
Dustbuster Car Vacuum Cleaner
Hoonigan
Clutch Kick Socks
Play station
Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Edition
de Walt
Portable Power Station
pop funk
Honda Vintage Distressed Civic T-Shirt
Sun Joe
Electric Pressure Washer
Amazon Basics
Luggage carrier bag on the roof
DS & Durga
Road Trip Hits Air Fresheners
Road & Rail
The Track Club on the road and on the track
MotoPower
OBD-II Diagnostic Scanner
Crime Stopper
Remote start system
iOttie
Phone holder for wireless charging
PowerHouse Books
Automatic portraits
Stark VS
Car wheel moving dollies
Weize
Hitch Cargo Carrier
Chemical Guys
Car Wash Kit
DeWALT
Mechanics Tool Set
permatex
Fast Orange Hand Cleaner
lectron
Tesla Charging Adapter J1772
Bell Racing
Bell Racing K1 Pro racing helmet
AstroAI
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
EcoNour
Sunshade windshield
Rain-X
Latitude Wiper Blade
Jon Langston
The Senior Commerce Editor for Hearst Autos, Jon Langston is an avid motorcyclist and gear collector whose work has appeared in Men’s Journal, The Drive, Rider, Task & Purpose, Cycle World and more.
Collin Morgan
Collin Morgan is the Assistant Commerce Editor at Hearst Autos, where he showcases the best gear for your automotive endeavors.
Emmet White
Emmet White, a New York transplant native of the Pacific Northwest, has a passion for all things possible: cars, bicycles, airplanes and motorcycles.
