Top 12 Gifts for Car Lovers of All Makes and Models

Even if you're clueless about cars, you can still impress the auto enthusiast in your life with these top car-lover gifts.

Alexandre Mouravskiy | 

Sep 12, 2025 | 4 min read

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Whoever your gift is for, these gift ideas for car lovers of all makes and models can take your gift-giving to the next level.

Gifts for Car Lovers Under $25

The price tag on these gifts is small, but they're perfect for stocking stuffers, holiday parties, and budget-friendly office gift giving.

1. Spark Plug Bottle Opener

You might not know what a spark plug is (or does, or looks like), but these fun bottle openers can spark joy in automotive enthusiasts. Prices range from about $15 to $25 on Etsy.

2. Automotive Patent Art

Most gearheads love knowing the ins and outs of how cars work, making car-patent-themed wall art a perfect gift. For bonus personalization points, find out the recipient's favorite make or model and look for patents covering those cars. Prices range from $20 and up on Etsy.

3. Car-Themed Coffee Mug

Shopping for someone who loves both cars and coffee? A tire-inspired coffee mug is a thoughtful and practical gift. Prices start at about $15 on Amazon.

Gifts for Car Lovers Between $25 and $50

Moving up the price range, these gifts have a little more wow factor to go with their higher price tags, but can still be affordable for any event.

4. Lacorsa Grand Prix Board Game

Many car lovers have a soft spot for the glamour, excitement, and engineering of classic F1 racing. The Lacorsa Grand Prix board game captures all of that in a tabletop format that doesn't require a time machine and a ticket to Monaco to enjoy — just $49 from Lacorsa Game.

5. Scale Model of Their Favorite Car

Car lovers often have at least a few scale models, and they're likely to welcome an addition to their collection, whether they're parking their miniature cars in living-room display cases or setting them on the coffee table. Prices range from about $20 and go up depending on size and model.

6. Leather Automotive Tool Wrap

For the mechanically inclined car lover in your life, true satisfaction comes from wrenching on their project. Help them keep their tools organized with a leather tool wrap and earn bonus points by personalizing it. Prices range from about $30 to $60 on Etsy.

Gifts for Car Lovers Between $50 and $100

Moving up the price range opens up plenty of options that may be over budget for a work gift exchange but are ideal for close friends and family who love cars.

7. 4K Dash Cam

The Rove R2-4K routinely makes the top of the list for best dash cams. Not only does it help keep drivers safe, but it also lets them capture and share their favorite driving moments with their enthusiast friends, at a price of about $98 on Amazon.

8. Car Battery Charger/Maintainer or Jump-Starter

A car-battery tender or jump-starter makes an excellent gift for someone maintaining or restoring a classic. Cars that sit for long periods lose battery charge, making it difficult to get them started. These gifts, starting in the mid-$80s for chargers and high $80s for jump-starters on Amazon, can help get them on the road.

9. Rolling Toolbox/Garage Stool

If parts and tools have taken over your garage, a combination rolling toolbox and stool might double as a gift to you, too. These handy shop accessories are a great way to keep garages organized, with prices ranging from about $60 at Lowe's.

Gifts for Car Lovers Over $100

When you want to splurge on a special gift for a special occasion for a special car lover, try these options.

10. Carrera Slot Car Set

These aren't your old-fashioned slot car sets with plastic remotes and generic models. Carrera makes sets using licensed makes and nameplates, and even offers smartphone-based control. Prices start at about $100 for kits from Carrera.

11. High-Performance Driving Experience

A high-performance driving experience or ride-along is one of the preeminent gifts for car enthusiasts, giving them the chance to drive full speed on a racetrack with an experienced trainer.

12. Car-Detailing Kit

Help your favorite car lover keep their ride looking new. Car-detailing kits typically come with everything needed to prep and polish their car for a shiny, fresh-off-the-showroom-floor look for about $100 and up from Chemical Guys.

Alexandre Mouravskiy

Alexandre Mouravskiy has worked as a freelance writer for almost 20 years, covering pop culture, politics, and automobiles. He’s written about road tripping across the eastern seaboard, replacing broken wheels in a blizzard as an amateur rally navigator, and once drove from the Gulf to the Hudson Valley in a single day. When he’s not writing, Alexandre can be found wrenching on one of his project cars or teaching people to drive stick, whether they want to learn or not.