Saturday, December 25 is less than two weeks away. Alarmed? Stressed? Freaking out!? No need to get frazzled. We’ve put together 11 ideal presents guaranteed to please most any driver, and everything here is listed as “Arrives Before Christmas” by Amazon. So if you order today, you should be good to go on the gift-giving front.
From tools to tech, gadgets to gizmos, there’s plenty here to satisfy anyone who owns a car, works on cars, or spends their days daydreaming about cars. Sound like anyone you know? Of course it does. Even the most casual automotive fan will appreciate one or more of these awesome gifts. But don’t put it off another day; order now, so your present arrives in time for the holiday. You’re welcome.
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Car Lovers
1
Front and Rear Dash Cam
When it comes to tech and gadgets, you tend to get what you pay for, and proven brands always cost a bit more than knock-offs. Next Base introduced its first dash cam in 2012—an eternity in tech years. We’ve used this particular setup ourselves and have to say, installation and use are easy and intuitive. The 322GW kit offers 1080p front and 720p rear recording, and a magnificent 2.5-inch high-res touchscreen. Best of all, it overwrites its oldest files so it’s always recording, even if your SD card gets full.
2
Car Vacuum
You can’t go wrong with gifting a car vacuum! Everyone uses them, and these things tend to wear out pretty quickly. This model from ThisWorx is one of Amazon’s most popular and bestselling automotive accessories. It’s not wireless, but the 16-foot cord plugs into your 12v cigarette lighter outlet. It comes with three attachments, two washable HEPA filters, and a carrying case. And at this price, you’re getting a heck of a deal.
3
Extreme Long-Range Laser/Radar Detector
Perfect for the leadfoot on your list, the R3 from Uniden is one of the most popular radar detectors among enthusiasts because of its power and reliability. The Extreme Long-Range detection senses both laser and radar. It uses GPS to monitor red-light and speed cameras, and lets you mark fixed false alerts you might pass daily, like automatic door openers on storefronts. In addition, 360-degree protection and voice alerts keep it hands-free and easy to use. Best of all, at press time it was a full $100 off its regular price.
4
Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Set
Every driveway mechanic needs a quality set of tools, and this 108-piece set from DeWalt makes the perfect gift. It includes two 72-tooth pear-head ratchets and a variety of sockets, extensions, and adapters for almost any application. Comes complete with vinyl carrying case. Pros, noobs, and everyone in between will love this set for years.
5
OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone & Android
Now that they’ve got a killer set of tools, your favorite DIY mechanic needs this OBD II scanner to quickly and easily diagnose problems and issues with any
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