If your dad is mad on cars but you know your budget won’t stretch to a Lamborghini, or whatever his dream wheels are, take a look at some motoring gift suggestions that will keep him happy and to suit any budget.
A car book
If your dad loves cars and books you could buy him a related book such as The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. We have reviewed this and six other books for car lovers so you can check them out before you decide.
Hubcap art
If your dad is the cultured type then you could buy him the gift of art, with a car-related flavour. Artist Ptolemy Erlington, who we have previously interviewed
, creates pieces from recycled hubcaps and other old car parts. You could purchase an already created piece or you could even have a piece commissioned for your dad.
A driving experience day
There are plenty of companies that offer driving experiences as gift certificates. Days out range from the exhilarating 4x4 off road driving or extreme dodgems to the more serene racing car simulator experience.
Accessories for his beloved set of wheels
If your dad is motor mad an accessory for his pride and joy might suit. You can choose one to suit his. You could try a steering wheel cover, a keyring or even driving gloves. Whatever make or model your dad’s car is there are accessories to suit at a range of prices suitable for every budget.
Music for any journey
You could go retro and buy your dad a CD such as 101 Driving Songs or if he’s with the times you can create him a playlist of songs for the open road, you could take a look at the 5 raciest car tracks for inspiration. If you don’t have the time you can simply use a playlist that has already been created such as Time Out’s 50 best road trip songs on Spotify.
Make a motoring gift
If your budget is low and you’re feeling creative you could always crochet a motoring gift for your dad. Such as these crochet dice the pattern is available here.