Best gifts for car enthusiasts

If you're going all out on the car cleaning gift idea, get this one. Meguiar's has put together a stellar line-up in this kit, featuring its wash and wax, glass cleaner, wheel cleaner, tyre shine, standout ceramic spray wax, plus a tyre applicator and three microfibre cloths. Chef's kiss.

Sponges and brushes are good for cleaning your car's bodywork but for unrivalled cleaning, microfibre wash mitts are the way to go. This twin pack of wash mitts from Amazon will ensure you don't inadvertently drag grit across your car's paintwork. And once you're done all you need to do is place them in the washing machine. Excellent.

Car shampoo is one of those fool-proof gift options. If you're considering that avenue, and fair enough, go for this stuff from Autoglym. It's an effective car shampoo and the recipient will know it. We wish to refrain from using the word 'premium', but it is just that.

This is a bona fide wax that is popular amongst enthusiasts but doesn't demand an enthusiast's price. It's a paste that will simply provide a durable, no-nonsense carnauba wax coating to protect your paint. It has hydrophobic polymers, too, to help with water beading. Superb to add over a polish.

The humble Swiss Army Knife is not strictly car-related but because it's widely applicable, it's the ultimate gift for any adventurer type and a great thoughtful gift idea. This model features 12 functions ranging from a large blade to a set of tweezers and that all-important bottle opener. If this one doesn't have the right attachments there are loads of other versions available. From those massive ones with 21 functions down to one designed solely for cheese.

A cordless pressure washer makes so much sense and it's surprising to know that this idea is only just becoming popular now. This battery-powered pressure washer from Worx thoroughly impressed us when we tested it. It was great for cleaning a car, had a decent battery life and would make an ideal gift for any fan of power cleaning.

A good toolset is always going to be welcomed by a car fan, especially a portable tool roll they can keep in their car at all times. This 77 piece kit from Black & Decker comes with a space-saving design, quality tools and is sure to be appreciated as a gift.

If they're forever vacuuming their car's interior, treat them to a nice upgrade with this Vax spot washer. It might appear to be quite expensive but we found this spot cleaner to be the ultimate car interior cleaner when we tested one. Perfect for lifting embedded dirt in fabrics and also great throughout the house it's the ultimate cleaning gift.

For the optimum blend of price, ease of use and portability, look no further than the Ring RAC635 digital tyre inflator. This multi award-winning compressor features a 3.5m cable and a 70cm hose, with power supplied by the car's 12v socket. The digital display makes it easy to check the progress of the inflation, while an automatic cut-off stops the machine when the desired pressure is reached. You also get a carry case, an LED light, plus valves for bicycle tyres and footballs.

The MXS 5.0 is simply everything you want from a battery charger. Itu2019s well-made, affordable, fully automatic, and works on all battery types, including AGM. You can choose between a regular charge mode that skips reconditioning or one that includes it.

Voice-activated controls are useful features that allow us to safely choose music, call people and even check the news while driving. The Echo Auto is voice-activated and designed specifically for use in a car. It will also help minimise distractions and make the recipient's life easier. A nice gift for a more tech-savvy recipient.

Maps are a thing of the past and it may be time to treat someone to a fancy satellite navigation system to keep them heading in the right direction. This sat nav offers excellent navigation on a large five-inch screen (large six-inch available) with full EU mapping and a constantly updating traffic warning function. It also has Wi-Fi for easy updates.

New cars have USB plugs but those more than a few years old will not. This solves the problem in a heartbeat and very quickly brings a vehicle into the 21st century. With USB A and C, you're sorted with charging almost any device.

The challenge with budget dash cams is knowing which ones are good and which aren't. This one is good - in fact, it's one of Parkers' favourite budget dash cams. It has the features you want in a budget dash cam without overreaching itself: a big 170u00b0 wide-angle lens; 1080p recording at 30fps; HDR software for clearer images; G-sensor; loop recording; and an easy-to-use three-inch screen.

When it comes to ride on cars, pedal power remains vastly superior to electric both in performance and reliability. This particular model is our recommendation because it bears all the features you want and nothing more: and adjustable seat, handbrake, and simple two-position gear lever that allows the car to be put in 'neutral' to stop the pedals moving when pushing the car backward. Maximum user weight is 30kg.

The pedal car is the ultimate driving experience for kids, while this is the ultimate driving experience gift for adults. What makes it the perfect gift is that it allows the recipient to choose what driving experience they'd like from the list of 450 available. It takes all the pressure off you and lets them indulge in whatever type of driving experience they'd most prefer.

This one is for kids and adults. It's often hard to know what remote control cars and trucks are good and which aren't. We've tested this one ourselves and it really is worth every penny. It's designed to tackle off-road terrain and is extremely good at it. This is due to its impressive micro-scale engineering and build quality. It comes ready to go too, with a battery and charger.

This will keep your can fan quite for a while. With nearly 1600 pieces and amazing details like the working steering, moving engine pistons, and interior radar screen, this is such a fantastic LEGO kit suitable for all but the youngest motoring enthusiasts. If this edges outside your budget, don't worry, there are some other excellent LEGO car sets available at lower prices. But equally, there are more also remote control LEGO car sets too.

Like the FTX Ravine rock crawler above, this Hot Wheels set is a great gift for kids or adults. The kids will love playing with Hot Wheels' most detailed models and will come to appreciate their significance later. Whereas the adults will appreciate these models straightaway as miniature versions of some of history's greatest racing machines and will proudly put them on display.