Yahoo Autos 2020 Holiday Gift Guide For Car Enthusiasts
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Get them something they love, not something that sucks.
Automotive enthusiasts seem like an enigma to many people, so trying to find the perfect gift(s) for one on your Christmas list might feel impossible. We’re here to bridge the gap and offer some cool, useful present ideas at a variety of prices.
The automotive enthusiast in your life, whether they’re a significant other, family member, coworker, friend, etc. will love that you got something to support their hobby instead of an ugly sweater or a tub of stale popcorn.
Magnetic Flashlight With Light Bar
Having a really bright flashlight can be a lifesaver if you break down or have any problems in an area without good lighting. Even better is a flashlight with a magnetized end so it can stick to the underside of an open hood or other body panels, leaving your hands free to do whatever’s necessary. The best is a flashlight that’s magnetized at the end and has a light bar, providing maximum hands-free lighting.
Novelty Keychain
There are a lot of cool keychains out there, but if you want to impress your automotive enthusiast you’ll need to stick with something car-related. There are piston, spark plug, and turbocharger keychains sold all over online. Another cool option is a “remove before flight” or “launch key” keychain as a funny joke.
BMW CCA Chronograph Watch
If the car enthusiast on your list is into BMWs, this B.R.M Chronographes watch made for BMW Car Club of America to commemorate the club's 50th anniversary. Each model is limited to just 50 units, so these are a unique present. Since so many people want them, nonprofit TechForce Foundation is raffling them off, so you'd be helping a worthwhile cause at the same time. Use the promo code SD1 to get more entries for your donation. Check out the raffle and details here.
Tire Gauge
Tires are expensive, especially on trucks, off-roaders, muscle cars, sports cars, and other enthusiast vehicles. One of the best and simplest ways to make them last longer is to keep the tires properly inflated. That’s where a tire gauge comes into play. Those cheap stick gauges are inferior to dial gauge or digital gauge, so go with one of those.
Air Inflator
There’s a wide range of air inflators on the market, from cheap handheld units to big standalone inflators. Whichever kind you decide to get, your automotive enthusiast will appreciate the ability to keep their tires topped off without having to visit the gas station where the inflator is broken half the time.
Tire Tread Depth Gauge
If you’re wise, you don’t leave the management of your tires to the people who have an incentive to sell you new ones, namely tire store employees. Keeping your tires properly inflated is key, but so is properly gauging the tread depth so you know for sure how much life is left in them. A tire tread depth gauge does just that, and a real automotive enthusiast will appreciate owning one. You can pick up one of these devices on the cheap from an auto parts store or online at Amazon or any number of other retailers. They’re small, too, so it’s the perfect stocking stuffer.
Apparel
When your enthusiast is away from the car they love, you can help them show off their pride with apparel. Some great ideas is a t-shirt with their car printed on the front, a hat with their favorite brand/model logo on the front and the name embroidered on the back, or a jacket from their favorite race team.
Magnetic Tool Tray
