2020 Holiday Gift Guide For Car Enthusiasts

Get them something they love, not something that sucks.

Magnetic Flashlight With Light Bar

Novelty Keychain

There are a lot of cool keychains out there, but if you want to impress your automotive enthusiast you’ll need to stick with something car-related. There are piston, spark plug, and turbocharger keychains sold all over online. Another cool option is a “remove before flight” or “launch key” keychain as a funny joke.

Tire Gauge

Tires are expensive, especially on trucks, off-roaders, muscle cars, sports cars, and other enthusiast vehicles. One of the best and simplest ways to make them last longer is to keep the tires properly inflated. That’s where a tire gauge comes into play. Those cheap stick gauges are inferior to dial gauge or digital gauge, so go with one of those.

Air Inflator

There’s a wide range of air inflators on the market, from cheap handheld units to big standalone inflators. Whichever kind you decide to get, your automotive enthusiast will appreciate the ability to keep their tires topped off without having to visit the gas station where the inflator is broken half the time.

Tire Tread Depth Gauge

If you’re wise, you don’t leave the management of your tires to the people who have an incentive to sell you new ones, namely tire store employees. Keeping your tires properly inflated is key, but so is properly gauging the tread depth so you know for sure how much life is left in them. A tire tread depth gauge does just that, and a real automotive enthusiast will appreciate owning one. You can pick up one of these devices on the cheap from an auto parts store or online at Amazon or any number of other retailers. They’re small, too, so it’s the perfect stocking stuffer.

Apparel

When your enthusiast is away from the car they love, you can help them show off their pride with apparel. Some great ideas is a t-shirt with their car printed on the front, a hat with their favorite brand/model logo on the front and the name embroidered on the back, or a jacket from their favorite race team.

Magnetic Tool Tray

Nothing is worse than working on your car, putting a tool on top of the block, then hearing it drop down into the inner labyrinth of the engine compartment. This is especially true with newer cars where a 10 mm socket wrench can rattle around for weeks on end and be almost impossible to track down. There are a ton of magnetic tool trays, dishes, and mats at a nice range of prices. Your car enthusiast will love how tools, bolts, nuts, etc. stay put instead of rolling around.

Brake Lining Thickness Gauge Set

Another good thing to keep your eye on is your brake pads, but you can’t reliably eyeball them and know when it’s time to change them. While you can wait to hear the warning strip screeching, even better is to buy a set of bake lining thickness gauges for your automotive enthusiast. Most people don’t think to get these but they’re great to have since they take all the guesswork out, so you’ll be thanked repeatedly for the thoughtful gift.

GPS Tracker

Dash Camera

Floor Mats

Not only do they keep the carpeting in a vehicle clean, they protect against the carpeting wearing out, so floor mats are a good thing to have. Unfortunately, they wear out over time, so your enthusiast would likely appreciate a fresh set. You can buy floor mats from the dealership for a factory look, but be prepared to fork out a significant sum. There are many aftermarket options, including brands like WeatherTech or Lloyd Mats which guarantee custom fitment.

Pressure Washer Undercarriage Cleaner

If you live where they salt the roads in the winter or your enthusiast likes to go off-roading, a way to reliably and thoroughly clean their undercarriage is critical. They might already have a pressure washer, so an undercarriage cleaner just attaches to the end and rolls under the car, cleaning where you can’t reach easily. If they don’t have a pressure washer, you could buy both.

Portable Carpet Cleaner

Car Model

Office Racing Chair

One of the more expensive ideas on this list, an office racing chair will really make an impact on your enthusiast, especially if they’re working from home in these times of shutdowns and remote work. There’s a huge variety in type and price out there, but you might want to consider the size and weight of the person when selecting the right chair since not all are created equal.

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