21 great gifts for car lovers that they probably don't have yet
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Car enthusiasts are extremely particular about what goes in or onto their cars, so buying gifts for them can become the hardest task this holiday season.
While asking them what they want in advance might seem like a good way to figure it out, be prepared to get a long (and expensive) list of parts.
If supercharger kits, custom-built wheels, and rare add-ons aren't in your budget, there are still many gifts that car lovers will equally enjoy.
To make shopping for car enthusiasts easier, we rounded up 21 of the best gifts. Check them out below.
Having trouble figuring out what to get someone for the holidays? Browse all of Insider Picks' 2017 holiday gift guides here.
A crate filled with high-quality auto care products
Man CratesMan Crates makes a wide range of gifts for men, but the Auto Care Crate is exactly what car guys want this holiday season. Packed inside a wooden crate that needs to be opened with a crowbar, he'll find Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam Auto Wash, a Chemical Guys Ultimate Fire Hose Car Wash Nozzle, a scratch-free chenille wash mitt, three professional grade microfiber towels, and a collapsible bucket.
As the owner of a 1988 BMW 325i convertible, I refuse to use any and every product on my car. However, I found all the products in the Auto Care Crate to be safe on the exterior of my car while giving it the deep clean it deserves.
Man Crates Auto Care Crate, $99.99
Leather driving gloves
AmazonDriving gloves are a great gift for car enthusiasts. During the fall and winter, they keep hands warm against a cold steering wheel, without sacrificing grip like other gloves. They will also protect fresh leather steering wheels from dirt and oil that can build up from driving barehanded.
The Riparo Reverse Stitched driving gloves are handmade from genuine leather and feature a look that's distinctly automotive. With multiple colors available, you'll be able to find a pair that matches his style or even his interior color.
Riparo Reverse Stitched Leather Driving Gloves, $51.97
A smartphone dash mount
AmazonCar guys would much rather spend their money on car parts than paying a ticket for using a mobile device while driving. The iOttie Easy One Touch 2 is a great gift that will save them from being ticketed and make driving safer. It is universal to any modern smartphone and can be mounted in any car.
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Holder, $19.95
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