Buying for a car enthusiast can be difficult, after all, there’s only so many seat covers and fluffy dice that you can give someone before the joke wears thin. If you’re struggling to find something for the beloved motorist in your life, then hopefully this list will give you some inspiration.
1. A GPS System: Instead of telling them to get lost, make sure that they always know where they’re going. Modern GPS systems are a lot more accurate than the early models, and they’re easy to keep up to date with yearly map updates.
2. Driving Gloves: Anyone who drives long distances will really appreciate a pair of driving gloves. They’re not the kind of thing that people are inclined to buy for themselves, but they’re always appreciated.
3. A Personalised Number Plate: This is a gift that can last a lifetime, and be transferred from car to car. Plates that spell dictionary words are incredibly expensive – you can find cherished number plates for sale for thousands of pounds, while cheap private number plates tend to command slightly lower prices but may still have a special meaning for the recipient.
4. A toolbox set: High quality tools will always be appreciated by a car enthusiast. If you’re not sure what kind of tools to buy, opt for a small set from a trusted brand name. The cheap 250-in-1 sets on sale in supermarkets tend to break easily, and aren’t worth the money.
5. A Personalised Key Chain: If you know someone who always loses their car keys, get them a key-chain with RFID stickers and a Nabaztag-Tag WiFi and RFID reading gadget that will remind them to put their car keys in a sensible place when they get home.
When you’re choosing a gift, think about the recipient’s personal circumstances, and what they’re likely to use. There’s little point buying a GPS for someone who rarely drives anywhere other than to do their daily commute, and while you might love the idea of buying someone a personalised number plate, are you sure that the recipient will want to use it? Even cheap private number plates seem like a grand gesture, and could put the recipient in an uncomfortable position if they didn’t like the phrase you chose, but felt pressured into getting it registered for their car.
If you’re not sure what to give, stick to something small and simple that you know will get used. A thoughtfully chosen, practical gift will go down better than an all-singing, all-dancing GPS system for someone that already has their car’s electronics fully tricked out.
If you’re stuck for ideas, and the motorist in your life already has everything they could possibly want, then why not get them a driving experience? Most car lovers would jump at the chance to try their hand at driving a Ferrari or a Formula 1 car. It makes for a great day out, and an experience that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.