The best white elephant gift ideas for under $25

It's the season of giving, and for many of us that not only means holidays with the family, but also white elephant exchanges with friends and co-workers. If you've got a white elephant party coming up and you're hoping to contribute something with a bit of automotive flair, check out these 5 great ideas for a white elephant gift exchange, all for under $25.

Cleaning Gel - $6.99 (42% off)

This is Amazon’s #1 best seller in “Detailing Tools.” We’ve used it, and we love it for its unmatched ability to clean the hard-to-reach areas of your car, like the air vents or cup holders. Because this putty-like substance doesn’t leave a residue behind, you won’t have to mop up with paper towels. It can also be used to remove dirt and dust from delicate tech gadgets like your laptop or keyboard. A great addition to your car detailing kit, or just to have around the house, especially for about $7.

ThisWorx portable vacuum cleaner - $24.99 (38% off)

This portable ThisWorx vac has a 16-foot cable that plugs into your vehicle’s 12V port. It features a 106W and 8.8 amp motor, weighs 2.4 lbs, and has a transparent trash container so you can keep an eye on everything you’re sucking up. This one also comes with three all-purpose nozzles, a carrying bag, and a special filter cleaning brush. It includes a spare HEPA filter.