As Christmas comes closer, we collate a list of gift ideas for that special car person in your life. Most won't even break the bank.
It is that time of the year again when you might want to get that special person in your life a gift that they will adore. And if it is a car person, you might find it difficult to decide. We asked around the office what our colleagues considered good car-related gifts for that special person in their life. Here is a short list of gifts that will surely put a smile on your partner’s life.
8 car-related gifts
1. Gaming console gift card
If the car enthusiast in your life owns a gaming console, they likely have either the Grand Turismo or Forza driving simulators. Or perhaps they are saving up to get another car game. Or they might want to do some in-game purchases. That is why we recommend a gift card to the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store. Gift cards can be purchased for as little as R50 and upwards.
2. Car clothing
Every car enthusiast has one or two brands that are just more special to them than others. If you want to get them a gift specific to that brand, you can find shirts, caps, and jackets in the merchandise store of that particular marque or even on websites like Takealot.
3. Go-kart experience
There is no substitute for being behind the wheel of a racecar; however, go-karts do come close. Fast, fun and full of adrenalin, a go-karting experience with friends can inspire harrowing racing stories for years to come. Why don’t you search for a go-kart track close to you and book a session or get a voucher for that car person in your life?
4. LEGO Speed Champions / Technic
Have you ever walked around in the mall with a car person? They can’t stay away from a toy shop that stocks LEGO products because there is always a car or two available, whether it be the more affordable and smaller Speed Champions range or the larger, more advanced Technic range. If you know the type of cars the person likes, you should be able to find it online.
5. Advanced driving course
Many automakers, especially those that build performance cars, have advanced driving experiences available. This is a good gift for a car person, as they will experience a cool car on a race track. After completing the course, they will be a more confident driver and can use the certificate to negotiate a better car insurance rate potentially. Manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Volkswagen, Toyota GR and many more offer these courses.
6. Car detail
Do the car enthusiasts in your life own a special car? Then, even if you treat their car, they will feel like you treated them. That is why we recommend searching for a car detailing professional near you and finding out if you can purchase a voucher for a wash or a polish.
7. Racing car experiences
Is your friend or partner a racing enthusiast? Give them the experience they will remember forever, driving a real racing car. Companies such as Pablo Clark can provide full racing experiences ranging from a pit crew challenge where a group or an individual take part in challenges such as an engine build challenge, pitstop challenge, qualifying lap in a pro-GT3 Simulator and a classic car drive challenge.
Their packages expand to where participants could even do hot laps in a Ferrari Challenge car, pilot one of their Ferrari 360 Challenge cars themselves and even participate in a real race with a bespoke race car. Find out more about these experiences here.
8. Dream car!
What better gift there is than an actual dream car? While this is a big budget item, we can almost guarantee you that if you were to purchase that friend or partner their dream car, they would be the happiest person at the Christmas party. If you sell your car quickly and easily on AutoTrader, you can start configuring your Ferrari, McLaren or Porsche and have some money ready for a deposit.
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