Christmas Gift Ideas for Car Lovers

Is you lover, partner, husband, father, friend, boss, father-in-law, or even girlfriend one of those who just cannot get enough of their cars? Is he or she the type of person who would rather receive anything that has to do with a car rather than something for himself. Welcome to the world of car lovers, aficionados and enthusiasts.

Cars can be a man or woman's best friend but for a car lover, it can be more than that. Many of these people spend a huge portion of their salaries and money to make their cars special, unique, shiny, faster and attractive inside and out. No gift will be too cheap or unappreciated as long as it has something to do with a his passion or interest. So whether it be a car accessories or a car part, choosing that well-thought of and special automotive gift for someone who loves cars shows that you care. So instead of giving them the general and 'safe' gift such as table organizers, ties, etc., make this Christmas truly memorable for your car lover receiver by giving the one of the most useful and best gift they could ever wish for.

Of course, the ultimate gift to a car lover is a car itself! However, when you don't have the budget to splurge on that, there are other options such as nice car accessories which can actually be used.

Here are some some of the most sought-after automotive gifts for your car lover friends, relatives and loved ones this holiday season. Most of these gifts are below $100.

1. Car Detailing or Cleaning Kits

Car lovers love their car to be spic-and-span clean and silky-shiny-smooth so try to make a do-it-yourself thoughtful gift packs with any combination of the following: wipes, tire black, clay bar, car shampoo and car wax or car protectant would be a great hit.

2. Emergency Road Kit

You may get these at any automotive store but you can also use your creativity to put in a gift basket the basics of an emergency road kit, such as; road flare, cones, cords, flashlights, reflective vests and fuses.

3. Car booster seat

For someone who has smaller kids, a safety gift such as a car seat or booster would be a useful gift.

4. GPS Navigation

Save your clueless friend time and gas by getting him any of the fabulous GPS navigation systems that would make his car techie. He or she would love you for it.

5. Auto show tickets

If there are upcoming auto shows in your area, tickets would be welcome gifts for any car lover.

6. Driving gloves

Driving gloves are available in all shapes, colors and materials. Even one for you fashionable boss would be welcome.

7. Portable vaccuum cleaner

For anyone who loves to keep their cars clean inside or out, a handy vacuum cleaner would be a great addition to their cleaning implements.

8. Car phone holder

Everybody owns a mobile phone and although using phones while driving is very risky, a car phone holder would be handy for those long trips. It doesn't just save your phone from slips but from spills as well.

9. Gift check or card for a car wash service

Maintaining a clean car can be such a drain for anyone on a budget so why not get your loved one a car wash center gift certificate or card, if they have this.

10. Car cover

For that friend of yours whom you know does not have her own garage, a car cover would be a truly welcome gift. It would help protect his or her car from the elements (sun, heat and snow) and scratches (animal or man-made).

11. Steering wheel cover

Does your teenage daughter or a favorite girlfriend likes to match her nail polish to her bag? Why not get her one of those detachable steering wheel covers that you can get in any material and color.

12. New set of tires

It might set you back a few more bucks but your father or anyone would smile ear to ear if you offer to give them a new set of car tires this Christmas.

13. Oil change or Tune up

You may also get those cards, from car casa or service center so your friend can have his car's oil change and tune up.

14. Music compilation

If you are short of cash and would want to do something special for your car lover sister or friend, why not make a compilation of her top favorite tunes and burn them in a recordable cd/dvd or save them in a flash drive, whichever is applicable. Surely, the receiver would appreciate the gesture.

15. Unload trash

If you don't have a budget, just offer to unload trash from your friends car. It will not only save you money, but it will make his car more energy-efficient by increasing his miles per gallon with less load to carry around.