If you're shopping for a driveway mechanic, look no further! We've got all the best gift ideas for garage rats everywhere.
The garage is every driveway mechanic’s sanctuary—but if it’s not kitted out right, it can become a disorganized mess in a hurry. If you’re shopping for a DIYer, help them get sorted with these editor-picked gift ideas designed to make any shop or workspace cleaner, neater, and more efficient.
- 1 Best for Garage Security Blink Outdoor Security Camera $60 AT AMAZON Read More $60 AT AMAZON
- 2 Best Power Tool System DeWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill / Driver Kit $119 AT AMAZON Read More $119 AT AMAZON
- 3 Best Flexible Head Wrench Set BullTools Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrench Set $80 AT AMAZON Read More $80 AT AMAZON
- 4 Best Work Gloves Mechanix Wear Tactical Work Gloves $23 AT AMAZON Read More $23 AT AMAZON
- 5 Best Pocket Flashlight Streamlight MacroStream Rechargeable Flashlight $43 AT AMAZON Read More $43 AT AMAZON
- 6 Best Personal Space Heater iSiLER 1500W Portable Indoor Space Heater $40 AT AMAZON Read More $40 AT AMAZON
- 7 Best Parts Organizer Wision Wall Mounted Parts Organizer Bins $39 AT AMAZON Read More $39 AT AMAZON
- 8 Best Garage Hack RAK Magnetic Wristband $20 AT AMAZON Read More $20 AT AMAZON
- 9 Best Garage Mini-Fridge Danby 95 Can Beverage Center Danby $211 AT AMAZON Read More $211 AT AMAZON
- 10 Best Workspace Lighting Wobane Under-Cabinet LED Lighting Kit $16 AT AMAZON Read More $16 AT AMAZON
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From tools to make the job easier to garage gear designed to keep things organized and comfortable, there’s something here for everyone who likes to get their hands dirty.
1 Best for Garage Security Blink Outdoor Security Camera
Now 40% off
$60 AT AMAZON $60 AT HOME DEPOT $60 AT DELL.COM
Protect your property and your valuables with this complete home security system. It’s wireless, it has a two-year battery life, and anyone can set it up. It’s easy to add more cameras to the system, it syncs with popular smart devices like flood lights, and it works with Alexa.
2 Best Power Tool System DeWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill / Driver Kit
Amazon
Now 30% off
$119 AT AMAZON
Every DIYer should pick a cordless power tool system and stick with it, and DeWALT’s 20V MAX line is a great platform. If your favorite grease monkey has already invested in a Li-ion battery-powered tool system, such as Milwaukee’s M18 or Ryobi, stick with products powered by those. Snoop around the workshop a little, and gift them tools from whichever brand they love.
3 Best Flexible Head Wrench Set BullTools Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrench Set
Amazon
$80 AT AMAZON
With a 180-degree rotating head and an extra-long shank, these flexible head box end wrenches will be a godsend in any toolkit. This 6-piece set is made from high-strength chrome vanadium steel, which BullTools claims is rustproof.
4 Best Work Gloves Mechanix Wear Tactical Work Gloves
Amazon
Now 28% off
$23 AT AMAZON
Every mechanic needs work gloves, and these are among the best. Form-fitting material helps keep hands cool and comfortable, while touchscreen-capable synthetic leather provides the perfect blend of dexterity and durability. The reinforced thumb and index finger provide added protection.
5 Best Pocket Flashlight Streamlight MacroStream Rechargeable Flashlight
Amazon
Now 21% off
$43 AT AMAZON $55 AT WALMART $95 AT B&H PHOTO
This pocket light is a behemoth, boasting a claimed 500-lumen output for an impressive two hours. It’s rechargeable, too, and gets juiced up in four hours. Culminating in a display of respectable durability, the whole thing is water- and impact-resistant. It’s a bit higher on the price ladder, but we think it’s a worthy investment.
6 Best Personal Space Heater iSiLER 1500W Portable Indoor Space Heater
Amazon
Now 27% off
$40 AT AMAZON
Many portable space heaters are overmatched and out of place in most garages and workshops. Not this tough little guy. Just 6 by 6 by 7 inches, it’s designed as a tabletop portable unit, so it can be placed on a workbench or right on the cold cement floor next to the job. In fact, it’s ideal all over the house.
7 Best Parts Organizer Wision Wall Mounted Parts Organizer Bins
Amazon
$39 AT AMAZON
We can’t think of a single garage that couldn’t use a bit more order, and this parts organizer system has 30 plastic cups of various colors and sizes for superior parts organization. The lid-free open design makes it easy to see what’s inside each compartment, and the impact-resistant plastic material is difficult to damage or break.
8 Best Garage Hack RAK Magnetic Wristband
Amazon
$20 AT AMAZON
These magnetic wristbands are wildly popular on Amazon, and it’s really a helpful idea. Simply wrap the wristband using the adjustable strap, and make use of the 10 embedded magnets in it. It’s perfect for holding on to drill bits, fasteners, or anything else magnetic.
9 Best Garage Mini-Fridge Danby Danby 95 Can Beverage Center
Amazon
Now 43% off
$211 AT AMAZON
Perfect for the garage or shop, this super-affordable beverage fridge will slide easily under any tool- or workbench and claims to hold 95 cans. (That’s a claim we’d love to test!) The sturdy stainless steel frame has a glass door, and inside, three adjustable shelves make it customizable. It measures 19.7 by 17.5 by 27.1 inches.
10 Best Workspace Lighting Wobane Under-Cabinet LED Lighting Kit
Amazon
Now 24% off
$16 AT AMAZON
Here’s an affordable garage gift that’ll work great in almost any room of the house—especially the kitchen. The four 20-inch LED light strips are self-adhesive and attach under any cabinet with ease. Simple to install and customize, it’s the perfect gift for tinkerers and craftsmen—and those who love them.
11 Best for Diagnosing Engine Problems Foxwell NT301 OBD-II Scanner
Amazon
Now 30% off
$70 AT AMAZON
Let your favorite driveway mechanic save money on expensive visits to the repair shop with an OBD-II scanner. The popular NT301 retrieves a wealth of information from any car’s Engine Control Unit (ECU). It can read and clear codes that trigger alarms, such as the Check Engine and Airbag lights.
12 Best Problem Solver Tekton Pick and Hook Set
Amazon
$20 AT AMAZON
A pick and hook set is clutch when removing plastic fastener clips or unlatching connectors, which can become brittle with heat and break if you try to remove them with your hands. Delicacy is essential here.
13 Best Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker Milwaukee Bluetooth Speaker / Li-ion Battery Charger
Amazon
Now 45% off
$220 AT AMAZON
As we said above, whichever cordless power tool system your favorite mechanic has already bought into, that’s the one you should be gifting. This job-site Bluetooth speaker will fill any workspace with great sound—better, it also charges Milwaukee’s M18 batteries. DeWALT also makes a jobsite Bluetooth speaker, sans battery charger.
14 Best Toolbox Protector B&C Home Goods Tool Box Liners
Amazon
Now 46% off
$16 AT AMAZON
This toolbox liner comes in a huge 16-inch-by-16-foot sheet and is built with a grid design for easy measurements and cuts. It’s three millimeters thick and prevents your tools from sliding around inside toolbox drawers of any size. This is a must-have in every box.
15 Best Portable Air Compressor / Tire Inflator Porter-Cable Portable Air Compressor
Amazon
$183 AT AMAZON
This 150-psi six-gallon pancake air compressor packs a big punch in a small package that weighs just 34 pounds. Perfect for everything from filling tires to firing nailers, this compressor features an oil-free induction motor for long life and optimum performance.
16 Best for Hand Cleaning Grip Clean Hand Cleaner for Auto Mechanics
Amazon
$15 AT AMAZON
For a compact and convenient method of scrubbing a mechanic’s mitts, check out this hand-cleaning kit from Grip Clean. The soap also features pumice scrubbing agents to cleanse tough grime, and it includes a very handy fingernail brush.
17 Best Ramps RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramps
Amazon
Now 24% off
$60 AT AMAZON
Get your favorite mechanic up off the garage floor. RhinoRamps let them access the underside of any vehicle with no jacks or jack stands required. The polymer internal support system is sturdy, and the non-skid base reduces slippage. The 17-degree incline provides an easy lift for low-clearance vehicles. Oil changes have never been easier.
18 Best Essential Tool Jastind Automotive Circuit Tester
Amazon
Now 45% off
$11 AT AMAZON
A test light is a simple but crucial tool to have for any automotive electrical work. Just secure the alligator clip to a ground and probe for power. If the light pops on, there’s current—perfect for testing fuses quickly. This one comes with a 135-inch spring-wire cord and a spare conductive spring and bulb.
19 Best Garage Heater Comfort Zone Comfort Zone 5000-Watt Ceiling Mount Heater
Amazon
Now 30% off
$105 AT AMAZON
Ideal for use in a garage or workshop, this powerful ceiling-mounted garage heater provides plenty of warmth without taking up valuable floor space. This fan-forced heater has louvers and a variable mounting angle to ensure that the warmth goes where it’s needed most.
20 Best Portable Work Lights Coquimbo Rechargeable LED Work Lights
Amazon
Now 15% off
$13 AT AMAZON
These compact LED work lights fold down to just six inches when closed—perfect for small storage or mobile toolboxes. The magnetic bottoms allow you to stick them to anything metal for worry-free lighting, and the heads rotate 360 degrees.
21 Best Portable Shop Vac DeWALT Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum
Amazon
Now 15% off
$101 AT AMAZON
Every garage needs a shop vac, and this portable wet/dry vac is easy to bring to any job, with its convenient toolbox shape and easy-carry handle. The powerful motor provides maximum suction. It arrives with a cartridge filter, a 20-foot power cord, and accessory storage to get all your favorite garage rat’s accessories and tools organized.
22 Best Socket Organizer Ernst Manufacturing 3-Rail Socket Boss
Amazon
$33 AT AMAZON
Sockets can be notoriously hard to find, so a good organizer like this Socket Boss from Ernst is a must-have. It holds 57 sockets and locks them on with a twist function for portability. When you want a socket, simply twist and pull—boom, back to work!
23 Best Garage Fan Lasko High Velocity X-Blower Utility Fan
Amazon
$68 AT AMAZON $76 AT WAYFAIR $100 AT LENOVO.COM
You know how hot it gets in the garage on a summer day—a shop fan can be a lifesaver. We like this one from Lasko that features six different fan positions, so you can adjust where mechanics want the breeze. It’s compact too—standing just 11 inches tall and leaving a 9-by-12-inch footprint.
24 Best Product Organizer Eastwood Extra Wide Storage Rack
Amazon
$50 AT AMAZON
Mechanics use all kinds of sprays, and this extra-wide storage rack keeps them ready to go. It claims to hold 12 full-size aerosol cans and measures 3 1/4 inches deep. There are holes on top for screw mounting, or you can slap some strong magnets on the back to mount your box.
From: Car and Driver
Jon Langston Senior Commerce Editor The Senior Commerce Editor for Hearst Autos, Jon Langston is an avid motorcyclist and gear collector whose work has appeared in Men’s Journal, The Drive, Rider, Iron & Air, Cycle World, and more.
Keyword: Gift Guide: Tools and Garage Gear for the DIYer