Buckle up for a sleigh ride through the festive world of Christmas gifts for the car enthusiast in your life. Whether you’re a petrolhead or don’t know a carburettor from your elbow, we’ve got you covered with car gifts for every budget. Grab your Santa hat and get ready to shift up to festive gear!
Stocking filler car gifts
Rev up the holiday fun for the little auto enthusiasts in your family with some affordable car gifts that’ll have those Christmas stockings brimming with horsepower:
1. Reusable racetrack decals
Transform any play area into a thrilling racetrack with a set of reusable peel-and-stick race track stickers. These decals can turn ordinary surfaces into a high-speed adventure zone. Let your young’un’s imagination take the wheel as they create custom racecourses for their toy cars. It’s an easy way to add a dash of excitement to their playtime, and the best part is, the track changes every time they peel and re-stick!
2. Car fresheners
Novelty car fresheners are a great stocking stuffer for adult car enthusiasts. Super affordable and readily available online or in-store (in auto-retail specialists and general giftware stores alike), you can easily tailor these to the recipient through their favourite movie or character!
3. Parking guides
For a small car gift that’s low on budget, but high on thoughtfulness and practicality, why not throw in a tennis ball, some string and a simple adhesive hook for a ‘DIY car parking guide’ for your garage?
Simply attach the ball to the string and hang it from the ceiling right where the ball will gently nudge the windscreen when you park in the perfect spot, and voila, perfect parking every time!
Kris Kringle car gifts
So you’ve drawn your brother-in-law in the Kris Kringle and he’s a rev-head…don’t panic! Here are some great ideas for Secret Santa car gifts.
1. Car detailing products
Any car lover who takes pride in their vehicle will appreciate any car detailing accessory. Mitts and drying towels are a great idea, and many car accessory retailers have car care gift packs that are perfect Christmas gifts if you’re a novice who wants to get it right.
2. Lego® car kits
Lego® have a great range of kits at various price points for adults with a passion for precision engineering. We LOVE this Peugot 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar – hint, hint, Santa if you’re listening!
3. Puzzles
For the enthusiast that you just know has everything, lean into the car theme and find a jigsaw or board game for them to tackle over the holidays. This will suit most budgets and is a great solution to the ‘I’m not an expert, what if I pick the wrong accessory!’ worry.
When the sky is the limit…
Want to make this Christmas memorable? Do a deal with Santa for a car gift that’ll be sure to hit ‘best present ever!’ heights.
1. Ride-on Mercedes Benz AMG GT R
This one makes us wish we were kids again! For the young and the young-at-heart supervising adults alike, give the gift of early car enthusiasm with an officially licensed, miniaturised version of the Mercedes Benz AMG GT R. This electric ride-on car is designed for kids but mirrors the sleek design and features of the actual AMG GT R.
With realistic details, working headlights, and a functional dashboard, this pint-sized luxury ride is sure to make your young car enthusiast feel like they’re cruising in style. Complete with a parental remote control for supervision or manual driving for the little driver, it’s a gift that combines imagination with a touch of automotive elegance.
2. Experience car gifts
For someone special in your life, an experience gift is the perfect blend of excitement and skill-building. For driving enthusiasts who also love gaming, check out virtual reality race simulators. Used by professional drivers for training, these experiences can simulate the experience of a range of motorsport categories including F1, GT and V8, choice of international and local circuits, and race cars from open-wheelers to supercars.
Level up to an in-real-life experience with hot laps at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Or if your enthusiast has a high-performance vehicle of their own, check out availability to put that beautiful piece of machinery to the test on the Sandown Raceway!
Get your car ready to hit the road this Christmas
Now that you’ve got Christmas car gifts sorted, you need to think about where you’ll take them – and how!
It’s not long now ‘til school’s out for Summer, which means it’s time to get the car ready to hit the road. Whether you’re heading for the beach or doing the annual tour of relatives’ houses, don’t get stuck on the side of the road!
Before you hit the road, plan ahead and book your car in for a service with us. We’ll give your car a thorough safety check in line with the VACC’s accredited Critical Safety Check program and keep you on the move with our premium service experience. Ask about our complimentary loan cars and flexible prepayment options and rest assured that we’ll go that extra mile to keep you on the road.
We recommend running through five simple ‘road trip-readiness’ checks in the week leading up to any road trips this Summer to avoid any last-minute stress. If your simple checks turn up anything unexpected, give us a call and we’ll help you on your way. And if they don’t? You can stick to getting your road trip essentials together.
- Tyre pressure – handling and performance is important on any road trip. Make sure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure before you hit the road, and give them a once-over for wear and tear.
- Lights – check that your head, parking, indicator, brake, reversing and numberplate lights are in good working order. The safest way to do so is with two people: one to operate the lights, the other to observe.
- Windscreen wipers – fill the washer reservoir, and check wiper blades for deterioration or debris.
- Coolant – check your owner’s manual for specific advice about how to check your vehicle’s coolant level. Most vehicles will have a transparent coolant reservoir so you can check the level without touching the cap, but we still recommend you do this when the engine is cool.
- Engine oil – again, check your owner’s manual for detailed instructions on checking your oil levels. Remember to check the oil when the engine is cool, and be sure to park on a flat surface!
We look forward to seeing you at Cox Auto soon and wish you a safe and enjoyable journey.
