16 Cool Gifts That'll Impress Any Car Lover (2024)

Men love gadgets, grills, and cars. It's a fact. And in that fact, sometimes men love their cars so much, that it becomes a form of significant other. We may find ourselves competing for masculine attention against a sleek Porsche with a hot bod. But the secret to winning this battle? Killing it with car-ness.

Think about it. He loves his car so much that you get him a scaled-down artisan model of his baby, and boom, immediate legendary status. Going the extra mile to show you care about something he cares (a lot) about will speak volumes. We had the experts on Volkswagen's Accessory Team weigh in: "If you can’t buy a car as a gift, bigger-ticket items such as trips to a destination car show, racing school classes, or an exotic car membership and leasing program where you have access to various luxury, sport and super cars for on and off track use make great gifts for those who love cars." Trust us (and the experts)—whatever you gift you settle on, it's going to be gas.

If you need to start somewhere, take a look at 16 of the best car gifts we've rounded up below. Trust us, they won't let you (or your car loving fanatic) down. So be a little smug as you look that 1972 Bronco in the eye when he opens a pair of leather driving shoes. And just know that you won.

This tome of automobile information is sure to stimulate his mind. Just be prepared for him to be showing you a lot of "dream cars."

The best way to live out his Grand Prix pipe dream: Off the course.

If we can wear satin, then why can't our cars? Well, now they can.

A little fob to make his car keys just a touch fancier.

There's nothing like a little adventure, this time in the form of a road trip. With this gift card, they can book a car on a whim and go anywhere they please.

This will be sure to keep him busy. Who says LEGO's aren't for adults?

As the folks at Volkswagen mentioned, tickets to a destination car show is an experience they won't forget. Plus, if you're lucky, maybe you will even get to tag along.

Keep it on the DL, but contrary to popular believe, this is not a stack of mini tires. Obviously.

He may love his ride, but he may not know he's gone noseblind. Get him this car diffuser and subtly improve the car's BO.

A beautiful table clock inspired by vintage racing cars is just what the doctor ordered. Well, not at all, but we imagine said doctor would approve.

An artisanal scaled-down model of a classic Ferrari is sure to be his next prized possession.

Smooth leather driving gloves will make him feel extra suave on the road.

With Tod's driving shoes, he's definitely going to look the part. And that's half the battle, right?

If he loves his coffee just as much as his cars, then this is the gift for him.

Aston Martin's first-ever simulator is for the man that really just can't get enough of racing. Costing the price of a car, this is for the true virtual reality enthusiast.

It's like your own Grand Prix. Kind of. But it does make you feel like a real pro.