If you have a petrolhead in your life, then there’s a whole range of automobile-related gifts that you might offer them on their birthday. Whether you want to spend big or small, whether they’re driving a car they’ve bought outright or one they’ve leased, there’s a gift to fit. Let’s take a look at some of the best options to choose from.
A Driving Experience Day
A person who loves driving cars is sure to get a kick out of driving a supercar on a closed track. There are loads of driving experience days on offer across the country – and they all offer pretty much the same thing. Look for one with good reviews, with a selection of high-performance vehicles.
Car Cleaning Kit
If you’re shopping for someone who takes pride in their vehicle, then why not consider a means of getting the interior looking (and smelling) delightful? The average valet pack might include foam shampoo, spray-on-shine, air fresheners and chamois rags for cleaning.
Private Plates
An increasingly popular and indeed bespoke gift to give to motor enthusiasts is that of private plates. This personalised gift can plates show off a name, hobby, occupation or anything that just looks cool on a car. And aside from being a thoughtful gift, private number plates can also be good investments.
Car Modifications
In many cases, a petrolhead will want to choose modifications for their own car. Bear in mind that in some cases, a modification will actually detract from the appeal of the car – so make sure that you have an idea of what you’re shopping for before you spend the money.
Lego Car
Lego kits have gotten a lot more sophisticated over the years. While once you might have had to use your imagination after you’d shoved a few blocks together to create a facsimile of a car, now we can get modelling kits for given models of car, simulated right down to a working gearbox. A great way for a petrolhead to spend a spare weekend!
Compact Torch
If you’re shopping for someone who occasionally has to peek beneath the bonnet, then a compact torch that can attach to a keyring can be enormously useful.
Bluetooth Transmitter
A disadvantage of classic cars is that they don’t come equipped with modern infotainment systems. You can address this with the help of a Bluetooth adapter that plugs straight into your cigarette lighter, and broadcasts over FM. Look for something with Bluetooth 5.0 or higher capability.
Car Gadgets
You’ll find a range of inexpensive toys designed to make life behind the wheel that little bit more convenient and enjoyable. These include phone chargers, sauce holders, and voice-assistants that plug straight into your dashboard via USB.
Driving Clothes
For those driving classic cars, the help of a quality pair of driving gloves is essential. It’ll help to ensure that the experience is as comfortable as possible. The same goes for driving shoes – just make sure that you’ve got the right size for the person you’re buying for.