Whether you’re close with your dad or not, coming up with a gift for him can still be challenging sometimes. But, one thing is for sure, if he is the car-obsessed type, getting him a car related gift isn’t only guaranteed that it would be really appreciated but it will also ensure that you won’t run out of gift ideas for the years to come!
1. Auto Care Gift Card
Car owners understand how important being up-to-date with their car maintenance but a lot of them either don’t do it unless something is seriously broken or just couldn’t do it regularly because they’re short in cash. It doesn’t matter which side your car loving dad belongs to or if he maintains his ride religiously, receiving an auto car gift card will still be an awesome treat for him because car servicing can really be costly. Aside from that, what’s great about this is that a gift card lets him handpick the service or repair he want, right when he wanted it most.
2. An Interior Tech Gadget
I’m telling you, no car owner can get enough of interior tech gadgets! If they can, they’d buy every gadget there is. But we all know how some of these gadgets can be pricey so that’s probably unlikely for your dad unless he spends his entire pension on his car. Consider things like GPS trackers, a phone mount, a car charger, or a Bluetooth kit. One tip though, sneak a peek inside his car to make sure you don’t get him something he already has!
3. Paintless Dent Repair
Dents are bummer no matter how small they are. When this happens to your dads car or any car enthusiasts for that matter, know that it bothers him a lot whether he admit or show it or not Repainting and replacing the entire side of the car that’s affected may be easy but can be expensive. But there’s an affordable option like paintless dent removal that will surely surprise him and be appreciated by your father without drilling a whole in your bank account.
4. Window Tinting
Adding window tint film will cool the interior of the car, change the look of the car, and add security by making it more difficult for car thieves to get into the car by breaking a window. Unlike the other repairs that will only help, this is a present that you will want to check with dad first because window tinting is a personal preference changing from driver to driver. If he’s okay with it, there’s no doubt that this gift will benefit your dad a lot!
5. Handpicked Car Care Kit
Many stores sell pre-made car care kits, but you can make this idea even more thoughtful by putting together a custom kit for your car lover. For a dad who often takes the road less traveled, things like flares, flashlights, non perishable snacks, and tire sealants might come in handy. You may also wanna consider things like leather cleaner, car wax, scratch remover, and so on.
6. Rooftop Cargo Bins
If you’re trying to buy a gift for your outdoorsy type of dad who likes to drive everywhere when he travels, this is a good one. Most often than not, he struggles with cargo space since he tends to carry a lot of stuff around, all the time. So getting this as a gift will make his life easier by having more space in his car.
7. A Dashcam
A car dashcam is a fantastic gift. On a good day, it can be used to capture and commemorate particularly beautiful and memorable drives over the hills and through the woods. On a bad day, it can be used as evidence in a car accident – the recording can prove who was (and wasn't) at-fault. Make sure that A) mounted dash cams are legal in your state and B) the camera isn’t one that will obstruct their view of the road. Then keep your fingers crossed that it only gets used for the fun stuff!
8. Portable Tire Pump
Who hasn't had a moment of frustration with a flat tire before? Basically anyone who drives a car can relate to this. This makes portable tire pump available, whenever the situation calls for it, a heaven sent. Car repair shops aren't always available, so it’d be better if a car owner can fend for his own tires.
9. Battery Jumpstart Kit
Just like getting a flat tire in the middle of the road, being stranded with a dead battery sucks. Having these bad boys in your father’s vehicle will save his day. Getting this as a gift will definitely be appreciated because it will at least let him get by and look for the nearest car repair if the case of his battery is more complex.
