When the holidays roll around, trying to find gifts the car enthusiast can be a little difficult. We have decided to take the trouble out of the season, and are providing you with a great collection of gifts that are sure to be a hit. This list has ideas for old and the young, we have gifts that are cheap and some not so. This is not a full list, but it should give you a great idea where to start. The gear head in your life deserves to know how much you really care. Keep scrolling to see our list of great gift ideas….
Griot’s Garage Car Care Supplies: www.GriotsGarage.com
Keeping a nice car clean and shining is one of the greatest duties of any gear head. If you want to make sure only the best products touches your paint, check out the huge list of supplies from Griot’s Garage. These products are hands down the best in the business. The stuff is so good that Griot’s Garage is the exclusive supplier of cleaning products for the LeMay Car Museum. Of course the big problem with Griot’s is that there is so much great stuff to buy you can’t choose! It is ok, they sell gift cards.
Valentine One Radar Detector: www.Valentine1.com
Occasionally car enthusiasts tend to drift over the speed limit, but with the Valentine One radar detector they are sure to be reminded that they should check their speed before the Boy sin Blue check it for you. The Valentine uses a unique system that identifies and tells the driver if the radar signal is coming from the front, back or the sides of the car. It is a little pricey, but if you want the best, choose Valentine One.
Revell Model Car: www.Revell.com
Sometimes that dream car is just outside of financial reach, but there are different ways to have a dream machine parked at the house: model cars. Revell has been making model cars since 1945 as some of the best collections on the market. The cars are available in several difficulty levels and styles so there is guaranteed to be a car for the gear head on your list, regardless of age or skill level.
Playseat Gaming Chair: www.Playseat.com
For the gamer who deserves the best racing experience on the market, check out the full line of chairs from Playseat. These chairs are available in tons of styles and colors and feature metal construction and cool features like leather seats. One of our favorites is the SV sound and vibration model that features a built in speaker and force feedback motors. The seat will work most any major brand racing wheel and also folds up to make it easier to store.
Skip Barber Racing School: www.SkipBarber.com
The best way to experience the thrill of a car is on the track. Skip Barber Racing School programs allow drivers to experience cars at the limit in a safe and controlled manner. Best yet, they also learn how to handle a car during these types of situations so they become better overall drivers. Classes are offered for single day excursions or multi-day race programs.
Garage Upgrades
If you really can’t find a gift, just walk into the garage and look around. Anything that looks broken or breaking would be a great idea. A lot of guys refuse to go buy new tools or tool boxes unless it is absolutely necessary, but rest assured these gifts will be appreciated. Perhaps you have an old garage that can use a new floor surfacing. There are tons of options out there!
Obviously, these aren’t the only choices out there, so feel free to chime in below in the comments if there is something you want for the holidays!!
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