Best Gifts for Car-Obsessed Teens
- 1/22
Best Gifts for Car-Obsessed Teens
Got a new driver in your household this holiday season? Or perhaps your teenager is just really into cars? Teens are difficult to shop for as it is, but if you're lucky enough to have one who's into cars, we have some suggestions for you. From tools to clothing to toys and room decor, you can find something that the car-loving teen on your shopping list is sure to adore. If you need even more suggestions or if you're also shopping for younger or older auto enthusiasts, check out our holiday gift guide and our list of car-related toys for kids.
- 2/22
The Driving Book
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
amazon.com
$7.89
Here's some required reading for the new driver on your list. This illustrated book will teach your teen how to handle driving situations that aren't covered in driver's ed.
- 3/22
Kinivo Bluetooth Car Kit
Kinivo
amazon.com
$35.99
Older cars more likely to be chosen by first-time car buyers may not have Bluetooth phone connectivity built in, leaving those younger drivers forced to hold their phones, increasing the likelihood of distraction. This handy kit plugs into a car's auxiliary input jack and retrofits today's technology to older cars.
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- 4/22
Linear Edge Wooden Wall Art
custom
linearedge.com
$99.00
Dress up their bedroom or dorm with a piece of wooden wall art depicting their favorite sports car or race course. The artists at Linear Edge can do just about any car or track you wish and pricing starts at $99.
- 5/22
Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron
LEGO
amazon.com
$339.95
A Lego Technic kit like this Bugatti Chiron will keep them busy assembling it for days. Complete with moving doors, working pistons, and adjustable aero elements, they'll feel like they're building the real thing.
- 6/22
Respoke Collection Canvas Wall Art
respokecollection.com
$83.00
How about an illustration of their favorite sports car—or perhaps their own pride and joy—blown up on canvas and expertly mounted on a wooden frame? The artists at Respoke Collection will happily help you create an elevated replacement for the classic car poster.
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- 7/22
Revell Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Model Kit
Revell
amazon.com
$89.53
Have a budding automotive engineer on your shopping list? This Visible V-8 model kit from Revell lets them practice their building skills while learning how an engine works.
- 8/22
Student Driver Magnet
BOKA
amazon.com
$5.99
These handy and highly visible magnets will help alert other drivers that your teen is new to driving and encourages motorists to forgive mistakes. Plus, since they are magnets and not stickers, they can easily be removed when mom or dad takes the wheel.
- 9/22
Swagtron Swagger 8 Folding Electric Scooter
Swagtron
amazon.com
$179.00
Who doesn't love cruising around on a scooter? This one from Swagtron is available in several colors and folds up to fit nicely in the trunk of a car.
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- 10/22
Honda Vintage Culture T-Shirts
Hats
vintageculturestyle.com
$30.00
T-shirts from Honda Vintage Culture celebrate Honda racing in the 1960s. These cool designs are sure to delight any Honda fans and their high-quality construction and heavy-weight fabric feels extra premium.
- 11/22
Forza Horizon 4
Microsoft
amazon.com
$42.94
Forza Horizon 4 is one of our favorite video games right now and it's available for Xbox and PC. It's best when paired with a driving wheel controller, but it's still plenty fun with a keyboard or handset.
- 12/22
DiRT Rally 2.0
Codemasters
amazon.com
$26.82
If your teen's idea of racing involves dirt roads, snowy passes, and rain-soaked beaches, then DiRT Rally 2.0 may be the video game they're looking for this holiday season. It's available for Playstation, Xbox, and PCs and is also downloadable on video gaming service Steam.
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- 13/22
Meguiar's Complete Car Care Kit
Meguiar's
walmart.com
$23.88
We wouldn't be surprised if your car-obsessed teen is also a total neat freak about his or her car—a lot of us Car and Driver editors are too! We'd recommend starting them out with this package of car detailing essentials from Meguiar's, which includes everything they need to shine up their ride.
- 14/22
Big Mouth Max Release Foam Cannon
chemical guys
chemicalguys.com
$129.99
For those who are already nearly professional in the car detailing department, consider this cool foam cannon from Chemical Guys which, when coupled with an air compressor, can quickly coat their car with foamy soap. As a bonus, these tools are all the rage on YouTube car detailing videos, so it could help your young driver become a viral sensation!
- 15/22
Teen Defensive Driving Course
bondurant.com
$899.00
Ok—this one is pricey, but hear us out. A 1-day defensive driving course for your teen could save you many sleepless nights worrying about if they're being safe out on the roads. They'll learn accident avoidance techniques as well as complete skid control and ABS braking exercises so they are more prepared to handle inclement weather.
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- 16/22
Lewis Hamilton F1 Team Hoodie
TeeSpecial
amazon.com
$22.99
Celebrate Lewis Hamilton's historic F1 victory this holiday season with this great Petronas hoodie. The famed racing driver won his 7th F1 title in 2020, tying F1 legend Michael Schumacher. His success is a reminder to budding race car drivers that perseverance pays off.
- 17/22
Uber Appliance Mini Fridge
Uber Appliance
amazon.com
$59.99
With both a regular household plug and a 12-volt adapter, this handy little mini fridge is a great item that can be used on their desk or in their car to keep beverages and snacks cool during road trips or during all-night study sessions.
- 18/22
Noco Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter
NOCO
amazon.com
$99.95
No trunk is complete without a set of jumper cables or an emergency jump pack like this great piece from Noco. The Noco GB40 Boost Plus is capable of jump starting engines as large as 6.0-liters in displacement and can also be used to charge smart devices in an emergency.
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- 20/22
- 21/22
Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set
Craftsman
amazon.com
$89.98
With any older car like the one your teen is probably driving comes mechanical breakdowns and required maintenance. Encourage them to learn to wrench for themselves with this starter mechanics set from Craftsman.
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- 22/22
Puma Ferrari Fanny Pack
PUMA
amazon.com
$35.00
We were surprised too, to find out that fanny packs are popular again. If we had to choose, it'd be this bright red number that's the product of a collaboration between Puma and Ferrari.
Shopping for a teenage auto enthusiast or a first-time driver this holiday season? Here are 20 gift ideas they'll love.