We know that buying Christmas gifts for a car enthusiast is not an easy task. How do I choose a gift that they will appreciate and actually use, without breaking the bank on a brand new suspension kit? How can I make their experience detailing and fixing up their cars even more pleasurable? Well, look no further. In this post the AVID Automotive Team have carefully chosen a selection of Christmas gifts for all budgets which are sure to make your car enthusiast’s eyes sparkle brighter than a freshly detailed Lamborghini.
High-Quality Car Detailing Kits: Shine Bright Like the Car
If the car enthusiast in your life is a keen detailer, obsessed with the finest touches that make a car look immaculate, then you may want to consider the gift of a high-quality detailing kit. Picture their reaction as they unwrap the box containing a new set of pristine microfibre towels and detailing brushes, a range of car cleaning products and even a bottle of polish to knock out those annoying scratches. What’s more, detailing kits don’t need to break the bank, with high quality kits coming in at less than £100.
AVID Automotives Recommends: Autoglym Supreme 12pc Car Care Collection. Cost: £80
Gear up for Success: Essential Apparel for the Car Enthusiast
Perhaps the car enthusiast in your life was your pick in the office Secret Santa? If so, you likely only have up to around £20 to fork out. Don’t let this put you off buying the perfect Christmas gift for a car enthusiast. With this budget, the most sensible gifts revolve around essential apparel. Particularly in these colder months, your car enthusiast will certainly appreciate a pair of warm and waterproof gloves that allow them to continue washing their cars in the pouring rain. Alternatively, a beanie hat branded with their favourite car manufacturer is guaranteed to be used throughout the year. If none of these options suffice, then you can always go for the tried and tested new socks.
AVID Automotive Recommends:
- PROGANDA Waterproof Work Gloves Price: £9
- SPARCO Beanie Hat Price: £15-£20
- Heel Tread Mini Cooper Socks Price: £11.25
Keep the Mechanic Clean!: Workshop Floor Mats
Is your car enthusiast a budding mechanic, or perhaps a weathered veteran of rolling around on the floor whilst tinkering on a chassis? If so, it’s likely that their floor mat has seen better days. Why not indulge them with a brand new folding floor mat? Not only will this keep them warmer through the winter months, but a floor mat is essential for looking after your knees and back in the workshop. On top of this, once all wrapped up, your gift will be one of the biggest under the tree!
AVID Automotive Recommends: MasterPro Mechanics Folding Mat
Unleash the Inner Racer: Track Days
If your car enthusiast insists on unleashing their inner Lewis Hamilton whilst cruising down the motorway, then it may be prudent to gift them a track day. During the track day, your car enthusiast will have the opportunity to test drive high-powered cars on a racetrack with a professional driver alongside them. Not only will this help satisfy their innermost need for speed, albeit temporarily, but track days offer a great day out for the whole family or a group of mates.
AVID Automotive Recommends: Mercedes-Benz World Price: 30 minute session from £110
An AVID Automotive Christmas Gift
Of course, the top Christmas gifts for a car enthusiast come from our very own AVID Automotive. Maybe your car lover has subtly mentioned that they’d like to get their prized possession detailed and ceramic coated to protect it from the harsher weather conditions. Or perhaps they have a restoration project that “they will get going on as soon as those rusty arches are sorted”. Well, why not give them a helping hand by getting in touch with the AVID Automotive Team? We’d be happy to be part of your Christmas gift!
