Top five car presents this Christmas
Ho, ho, ho, the countdown is on until Christmas, and if you’re like me and haven’t even thought about gifts, then here are some suggestions. These ideas are not just for the petrol head in your life, but family members who spend a lot of time in their vehicle.
We’ve covered all budgets too, and some fun ideas for all ages.
Etsy Mechanic keyring ($9.01)
Here’s a present for the wannabe mechanic in your family, or for a classic car owner … because those ‘tools’ will be needed whenever they have an outing! Handmade, the keyring includes a wrench, screwdriver and spanner, all about 25mm x 5mm, and you can include letters. Get your order in now and it should arrive from the UK before Christmas, says Etsy, er I mean Santa.
Bin Towa, Wheelie Bin Tow Accessory ($24.95)
Is putting the wheelie bins out every week a pain? Then check out this great Kiwi-made accessory at notsocks.co.nz. You can tow your wheelie bin easily behind the car, van, ute, quad or ride-on with the handy Bin Towa attachment. The Bin Towa is engineered to tow your wheelie bins safely behind your vehicle, up to 10km/h, and it holds the lid securely closed too.
The Bin Towa is designed so that you can tow your bin behind any vehicle, with or without a tow bar. Either hook the strap around the towbar or slam it in your boot door, then slide the Bin Towa over the bin handle and you’re away.
Great for steep or long driveways and for towing over gravel and sand.
Repco Gearup 12v cooler/warmer (on sale $49)
This 12V cooler/warmer from Repco is the ideal road-trip companion for keeping drinks, snacks or meals cool on those hot summer days or alternatively for keeping your take-out food warm on the way back home. It has a generous 8L capacity, and can fit 8-10 cans or a large amount of food. The built-in cup holders are especially useful when on the road to keep drinks steady in the back seat. With an easy-to-use LED indicator and simple switch, the portable cooler/warmer can be switched between functions with ease for a convenient multi-purpose experience. It’s on sale so be quick if you want to get this gift from Repco.
SCA Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 12V ($112.99)
Sick of family members using your expensive Dyson V6 cordfree handstick vacuum cleaner to tidy their cars? Nope, just me? Well here is the perfect gift for the clean freak in your family. Featuring both 240V and 12V charging capabilities this vacuum from Super Cheap Auto is great for cleaning on the go. The strong 100W motor is powered by a lithium ion battery providing 15 to 20 minutes of cleaning time, and weighing only 1.8kg is easy to handle for strain free use. Included is a flexible hose, 3 extension tubes, an upholstery nozzle for fast seat and carpet cleaning, a crevice tool for cleaning between and under seats, door pockets and storage compartments and a brush attachment for uneven hard surfaces such as dashes and door cards.
Lego App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car ($219)
Know a rally fan who would love to drive like the Stig from TV’s Top Gear? Let them put their skills to the test with this Lego Technic App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car. They’ll spend hours building the rally car toy, and discovering all the elements that make this model work. Then they can don a helmet and try out cool moves – all using the LegoTechnic Control + App. Powered by a smart hub, the app allows super-precise movement, giving endless play combinations with authentic sound effects. Choose from different control screens to drive forward, reverse, steer, accelerate, brake and tackle obstacles. They will also get real-time feedback, including a speed and tilt log and can test out their skills in the app’s racing challenges section.
