Top 5 Best Gifts for a Car Enthusiast
So you’re dating (or married to) a car enthusiast, which means approaching birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, you'll need to know, “What do I get a car enthusiast?” Well, put your mind to rest, we’ve got the best gifts for a car enthusiast.
The Best Gifts For Him or Her
Before we dive into these amazing car enthusiast gifts, let’s be clear about something. Finding the best gifts for a car guy (or girl!) is possible (read on for ideas) but takes some effort. Key to knowing what gift for him or what gift for her is going to actually be meaningful comes down to getting in their shoes!
The 5 Best Gifts For A Car Enthusiast
1- A Practical Gift: An Exterior & Interior Detailing.
Whatever car they drive each day is likely getting pummeled by snow, rain, or general road grime at the moment. Inside, this is the time of year when floor mats offer an obtrusive funk, covered up only by an unhealthy combination of food and – if you have kids who frequent the car – strange “kid smells.”
While your car enthusiast may have aspirations to clean it themselves, having a professional with white gloves show their car love can be the perfect gift for a car enthusiast. Most detailing shops offer a gift card or some type of prepaid option with a variety of packages.
Give them a wash and wax for the outside and a deep clean and shampoo on the inside. Spurge and give them the extras, a better interior cleaner, engine shine, etc. While your car enthusiast may not initially see the deep care in this gift, I guarantee that when they arrive home with a shiny car that smells like clean laundry, they’ll thank you. Note: You may even find yourself not permitted to eat, drink, or ride in the car for a long period of time afterwards.
2- An Automotive Subscription
We car enthusiasts love living vicariously through our fellow enthusiasts who have access to the latest and greatest of our automotive fantasies. A great gift for him or her is a subscription to their favorite automotive magazine or show. There are a whole host of great options, you just need to find what your car enthusiasts' niche is. If you are unsure, here are a few foolproof options:
Road & Track. A long-time print powerhouse, Road & Track offers an all-access subscription for Unlimited Access to RoadandTrack.com, a Members-Only newsletter, an Annual print magazine subscription, plus a 10-year digital archive of past issues via the R&T app, and a Member-exclusive virtual Editor Roundtable, starting at $50. Very suave production.
Top Gear Magazine. Though the Magazine and show has moved on from the polarizing hosts Clarkson, May, and Hammond, it still offers high quality content that is some of the bread and butter for casual car enthusiasts. A one-year subscription is $78.
Motortrend On Demand. An authority in car reviews with a stunning magazine (also a great gift) is now offering a car enthusiast-focused streaming service. It includes access to watch shows like Top Gear, Roadkill, and a host of other MT originals for $4.99 / month.
3- Get Them LEGO
You heard me. LEGO has unabashadly displayed affection for car enthusiasts through its range of automotive sets. What will make this Valentine’s gift for him so perfect is that LEGO has managed to capture the passion of car enthusiasts in their attention to detail. With massive sets like the Porsche RSR or Bugatti Chiron you could go BIG on the best valentine’s day gift for a car enthusiast in your life. Meanwhile, the Speed Champions line also provides the fun of LEGO and subtle nods to your valentine’s deep passion for cars – without breaking the bank. Something to consider – however big of a set you go with, be ready to display it somewhere prominently (those bigger sets tend to be up to 3 feet long).
4- The Best Gift For Both of You: Automotive Apparel
A shirt or hat that screams “I’m a car enthusiast” may be the perfect gift for him or perfect gift for her. Thankfully, tasteful graphic tees can be made stylish so this one may be a win for you as a few different companies are making car enthusiast apparel that is stylish and subtle. A few options include:
Heel Tread makes sylish socks that could be worn to the office without being noticed.
Tuner Cult creates apparel that is bold and brash. There’s no hiding that this apparel is FOR car enthusiasts.
HardTuned also takes car enthusiast topics and creatively translates them into apparel.
5- Give Them A Drive In A Supercar
The driver’s seat will always be where a car enthusiast wants to be. At Xtreme Xperience, they can swap their daily driver for a variety of different supercars ranging from Ferraris to Porsches. Let them choose the car with a gift voucher or go bold and book the supercar that will be the best gift for him / her.
Each supercar experience includes a 3-4 lap drive at full speed on a racetrack. Nervous that your car enthusiast gift may be a little dangerous? Xtreme Xperience includes a 25-minute safety and track driving course, a racing helmet, and a professional instructor in the passenger seat to make sure they have the time of their life while staying safe.
Book NowThese are our five best gifts for a car enthusiasts. We don’t want you to get this one wrong. Why? We’re car enthusiasts that want a great gift too – this comes from our heart. Give them something this year that speaks to what they are passionate about. Plus, don’t stress; show them some love and everything will be ok.