If you are not a car enthusiast, buying gifts for a loved one who is can be difficult. Since you likely aren’t in the position to purchase a car or service from Precision Car Restoration as a birthday or Christmas gift for a friend or family member who loves cars, you might be struggling to find a gift that incorporates their love of cars. If you are finding yourself in this predicament, don’t panic! Here are 5 gift ideas for the car lover in your life.

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Portable Vacuum

For someone who loves their car, nothing is more important than keeping it clean, organized, and well cared for. A portable vacuum that is small enough to be stored in a vehicle can make cleaning on the go easier than ever and is the perfect practical gift for the car lover in your life. Handheld vacuums can go where bigger vacuums can’t. They make it easy to ferret out crumbs from between couch cushions, or dirt from under car seats. The Black+Decker 20V Max Lithium Pivot BDH2000PL has more suction than any other cordless handheld vacuum we tested (apart from the super-expensive Dyson Humdinger, which is not currently available)

Cup Holder Coaster

Similar to a car vacuum, a cup holder coaster is a surprising tool that can help keep a vehicle clean, dry, and looking good as new. There are a variety of car cup holder coasters available on the market, including some that can be personalized to include a specific design, logo, or photo. This is not only a practical way to keep a car clean but is a great way to add a personalized touch to any car. Car coasters are highly absorbent to soak up spills and condensation from your glasses, cups, and mugs, which keeps your cup holders from getting wet, sticky, gooey, or scratched up. This can save a lot of trouble later, as spills inside car cup holders are notoriously tough to clean.

Comfortable Seat Cushion

Ergonomic gel seat cushions are designed to adapt to one’s body to make driving as comfortable as possible. This is a great gift for anyone with exceptionally long commutes or someone who enjoys frequent road trips, as it can make even the oldest, most uncomfortable car seats feel great. Bottom line is, if you spend a lot of time on the road, a car seat cushion is an extremely wise investment.

Car Decor

From decorative air fresheners to seat covers and everything in between, there are a wide variety of affordable car decorations available on the market that can add a personal touch to your loved one’s favorite vehicle. This is a gift that can easily be personalized to the individual and their personal style and is one that any car lover is sure to get excited about. Try sites like Amazon for the lowest prices on basic car decorations before stopping by your local auto shop. This is one of the most affordable yet high-quality gifts you can buy for any car enthusiast in your life.


Leona Zoey
Leona Zoey

Leona Zoey is a freelance writer, she focuses on tech, business and marketing.