March 21, 2023
So what's the best gift for a car lover?
Used Car news took a deep dive on the internet to come up with our annual Top Ten list of car themed gifts for 2022 . These gems will excite auto aficionados of any age this holiday season!
UCN's top gifts for car lovers of all ages:
Chemical Guys HOL148 16-Piece Arsenal Builder Car Wash Kit
$129.00 on Amazon.
A car wash kit is always a thoughtful gift for car lovers.
This 16-piece kit has everything a car nut could want when it comes to taking care of their most prized possession.
Blipshift's Limited Edition T-Shirts
$18-25 on Blipshift.
Blipshift makes high-quality, limited-edition, auto-enthusiast-focused shirts.
Each t-shirt is available for only a few days before it's towed off to the crusher, never to be printed again. So a gift of a Blipshift shirt truly is a one-of-a-kind present for any car lover. Designs are created by a global network of contributing automotive and shirt designers.
Bouncie GPS Car Tracker
$77 on Amazon.
Keeping tabs on the location of your loved one's vehicle can bring peace of mind.
Bouncie plugs into the OBD-II port in any car, and for just $8 a month updates a vehicle's location every 15 seconds while it's moving. Not only can you keep tabs on the vehicle via Google Maps, but you'll get real-time notifications in the event of an accident. You can also set geo-zones, so you'll get an alert whenever the vehicle enters or leaves certain areas, set speed limit notifications, and even request roadside assistance for a stranded driver.
You can access Bouncie from any smartphone or computer, and there's no limit to how many users can access a Bouncie.
Clutch Kick Socks By Hoonigan
$19.95 on Amazon.
Socks. Everyone needs them. Spruce up this old school holiday gift with some auto pizzazz.
The Hoonigan Clutch Kick socks are popular with car enthusiasts, especially those with some drifting aspirations.
These cotton-derived, standard calf socks provide a solid cushion while letting everyone know about your driving skill, real or not.
REDTIGER Dash Cam
$149 on Amazon.
An affordable dash cam makes a great gift for any driver. The camera sports 4K front and rear dual cameras, time-lapse, WDR, loop recording, G-sensor, parking monitor, built‒In GPS and Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS automatically records your driving route, location, and speed, ensuring your favorite car lover has all the information they need for every journey.
Backroadz Truck Tent
$154-275 on Amazon.
Does your truck enthusiast love to camp or travel the backroads? This Backroadz 2-person truck bed tent makes a great gift for any truck fan. It comes in multiple sizes and styles, and features a full floor, rain fly and storm flaps, and plenty of windows.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28
$170 on Lego.
Lego out did themselves with this one!
The Lego Icons Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a detailed, straight-forward build that will delight any V-8 lover.
With nearly 1500 pieces, including many that allow the car lover in your life to customize the Camaro to their heart's desire.
Carhartt Seat Back Organizer
$55 on Blain's Farm and Fleet.
This rugged seat-back organizer from Carhartt more than holds its own and a whole Bunch of stuff.
It offers plenty of room for tools, laptops, cell phones, and more. It's even got MOLLE straps for hanging extra gear and a hook for attaching your favorite cap or hat. It affixes to any seat back on any vehicle.
Made of sturdy nylon duck canvas, it comes in basic black or Carhartt Brown for that classic Carhartt style.
Thrive Roadside Emergency Car Kit
$50 on Amazon.
This 104-piece Roadside Emergency Kit has everything you would ever need if plans go awry. From jumper cables to a first aid kit, hazard triangles to black tape, it's all contained in a nylon bag for stashing in the trunk or cargo hold.
PRO Racing Wheel and Pedals
$999 Logitech.
Logitech's PRO Racing Wheel for Playstation, Xbox, PC delivers a direct-drive connection to your simulated track adventures, with an impressive punching power boasting eight pound-feet of force feedback. A number of satisfying and useful buttons allow you to immerse yourself in the finer nuances of sim racing.
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