If you have a car lover on your gift list for Christmas 2021, we have some great last-minute ideas. Yes, it’s getting late, but hey, you can always blame a messed-up supply chain for the delay. Besides, if you have a genuine automotive enthusiast as a giftee, their eyes will be on the gift, not a postmark. Whenever they get something they can add to their ride or dress it up, they could care less what day it is.
So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at five popular gifts for car lovers.
We are thinking Christmas right now, but these gifts will be appreciated regardless of the occasion. After all, what says “I care about you” more than a fine interior polishing kit,
Cleaning and polishing the exterior of a vehicle is all about showing off to others and causing ride envy, even if it is just among the drive-thru line at the Golden Arches. Likewise, the interior of a ride is about personal pride and comfort, and that’s why Americans are spending more and more on interior cleaners and cleaning kits. Of course, there is no shortage of these products to choose from, but the ones that are easy to use and good for multiple types of surfaces are favorites. We have a wide selection of polishes and cleaners, but one of our favorites is Lucas Oil Slick Mist. Spray and wipe this on plastic, leather, vinyl, rubber, and metal to bring the dashboard, steering wheel, console, center stack, and seats to like-new condition. Hey, the stuff even works on household furniture.
The term “car stereo” seemed awesome back in the days of eight-track tapes. Today, it seems quaint. Today the car stereo is a “digital multi-media receiver,” and all the big automotive audio companies like Sony and Pioneer have jumped in on the demand. For example, the Sony XAV-V10BT has a 6.2” touchscreen display, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free audio streaming, front USB input, dedicated Backup Camera Input, 55 watts of power, and yes, it is an AM/FM radio receiver. Pioneer has the custom installer’s dream come true DMH C5500NEX capacitive touchscreen modular stereo. This unit features an 8” flat screen touchscreen with a pigtail harness that provides an almost unlimited number of custom features.
If you have a mountain biker on your gift list, Hollywood Racks has a cool way to get the bike to the mountain. For pickup trucks and SUVs that have tow hitches, the Hollywood Destination Hitch 2 Bike rack. This lightweight (20 lbs) rack safely and securely installs on 11/4 inch or 2-inch tow hitches, carries two bikes, and is loaded with features. Highlights include individual wheel trays making loading and unloading a snap, padded frame holders, and ratchet straps mounted vertically and sliding up and down to secure any bike frame shape. Check out our inventory. We have bike racks for every ride, including cars with spoilers, spare tire carriers, and more.
Americans love their pickup trucks. But, aside from being the most popular form of transportation, owners love to customize them to make them uniquely their own or add more functionality. And that’s where Bull Ring Retractable Tie Downs come into play. These solid stainless steel anchor points are easy to install and retract flush with the bed rail when not in use. Bull Ring has been manufacturing model-specific tie downs for over three decades and offers a warranty for as long as you own the car. An excellent stocking stuffer.
There is a dizzying selection of dash cams, rear-facing cams, cross-traffic cams, and warning systems available today. Every driver can benefit from a camera that continuously captures all the crazy and dangerous stuff in traffic. Dashcams have come a long way from their introduction. Today some have night vision capabilities, parking mode features, lane change alerts, even interface with your phone to add GPS information to the video. There are many brands, but some of our favorites are Garmin Mini, Nexar Beam, Vantrue N3, and Nextbase 622GW. Browse our inventory to find one with the features you want.
