With Christmas coming up it can be difficult finding those small stocking filler gifts that are thoughtful, inexpensive and genuinely useful. This is especially true if that person likes cars or even just has to drive. While sometimes it’s easy to go generic, we’ve come up with a list of great stocking fillers that should appeal to a car enthusiast.
The Parkers team has put their heads together to think of the best small gifts that we’d love to find in our oversized stocking this Christmas.
Don’t worry about these being too niche either, we’ve settled on a collection of gift ideas for both motorists and petrolheads. Within this guide, you’ll find gifts for winter driving, car care and even a book on Citroen. We’ve also stuck to a £25 limit (with one awesome exception) so these thoughtful gifts remain affordable.
The best car-themed stocking fillers
FUMEBAR Power Editon
The best premium stocking filler
Price: RRP £21 | VIEW OFFER
This sophisticated-looking car air freshener is designed with environmental protection at its core and is a favourite of ours. The aluminium capsule is beautifully finished, and the perfume sticks will last well over two months in our testing, making this an excellent gift idea. This Power Edition includes two sticks, Blackcurrant & Vetiver, and Spiced Mandarin & Tonka. Delicious.
Arteck Universal Mobile Phone Car Mount
The best stocking filler for commuters
Price: RRP £11.99 | VIEW OFFER
Need to keep your phone in view while you drive? Whether you’re using it for sat nav or Bluetooth-enabled phone calls, a handy phone mount will help no end. We like this simple option from Arteck.
Swedish Ice Scraper
The best stocking filler for winter driving
Price: RRP £17.99 | VIEW OFFER
A little boring we know but it’s difficult to underestimate how excellent this ice scraper is. Made from laser-cut recycled acrylic, this ice scraper is designed for the harshest Nordic winters and it’s nigh-on indestructible. Get this for any motorist and they’ll quietly thank you when they’re not battling frostbite on a miserable January morning.
Ferrari Black Eau de Toilette, 75ml
The best stocking filler for smelling like a million bucks
Price: RRP £18.99 | VIEW OFFER
Christmas is the perfect time to restock perfume cabinets. If the petrol head in your life is running low on fragrance, there are plenty out there to choose from. However, if they want to smell like 15 Formula One Driver’s Championships, 16 Constructor’s Championships and possibly the most robust brand identity on Earth, this example from Ferrari would make a great choice.
Reusable Car Dehumidifier for Car
The best stocking filler for practicality
Price: RRP £14.99 | VIEW OFFER
Keep mould at bay with a dehumidifier. Not only will it protect your fabrics and dashboard over winter, but it’ll also keep it smelling nice. Reusable ones like this are environmentally friendly, too.
Hand Wash Only: A Beginner’s Guide to Detailing and Car Care
The best stocking filler gift for car detailers
Price: RRP £19 | VIEW OFFER
This is either a thoughtful gift for someone wanting to clean their car better or a not-so-subtle jab at the condition of their car. Inside are 144 pages of car cleaning knowledge, all broken down and free from jargon, perfect for a total novice. It’s also packed with helpful pictures, breaks down essential equipment and looks fantastic.
LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach
The best stocking filler gift for LEGO lovers
Price: RRP £19.99 | VIEW OFFER
The Countach works very well as a LEGO model because it’s maintained the bewitching wedge shape it’s so admired for. It’s a fun albeit quick build and adorns a shelf or desk as naturally as a detailed die-cast model.
Gtechniq Auto W4 Snow Foam
The best stocking filler gift for a clean car
Price: RRP £13.99 | VIEW OFFER
This smallish bottle of snow foam will fit in a stocking, and the recipient will be mighty pleased when they pull it out. We’re fans of this snow foam because it’s a fuss-free way of loosening debris clinging to a car. In fairness, a few snow foams do this but what makes W4 Citrus Foam stand out is that it’s non-toxic, biodegradable, and uses citrus oils for better cleaning power.
Bliss Aventus Inspired Creed Car Air Freshener for Men
Recommended
Price: RRP £13.49 | VIEW OFFER
Air fresheners are a tricky ground. While often necessary to ward off damp or chemical odours – especially in older cars – the market is a minefield with examples so sickly sweet, hanging them up feels like diving headfirst into a share bag of Christmas Market Pick n Mx. However, this stylish air diffuser from Bliss, with its real wood cap for even scent dispersion, will fill your car with warm and earthy aromas, so you can drive in peace with no sickly dizziness to speak of. Think of it as an air freshener for grown-ups.
Citroen Cars 1934 to 1986: A Pictorial History
The best stocking filler car book
Price: RRP £19.99 | VIEW OFFER
A brand with a history bursting with quirks, it’s unsurprising that Citroen maintains such a dedicated following. The author of this book is also a professional translator and therefore provides excellent information to sit alongside the wealth of pictures in this book.
Sipobuy Universal Car Cover
The best stocking filler for old car owners
Price: RRP £18.99 | VIEW OFFER
If you’re putting your classic in storage over winter, make sure you cover it up – whether it’s going to be kept with a storage company or in your garage, a decent car cover gives that extra level of protection.
McLaren F1 Men’s Hawaiian Button Down Shirt
The best stocking filler for style icons
Price: RRP £59.99 | VIEW OFFER
The one exception to the rule and it’s a thing of beauty. This Hawaiian-style shirt from Mclaren sports a floral design in classic Mclaren papaya with touches of blue and white. Featuring a curved hem and short sleeves, this piece would sit well in a perfect barbeque attire combination. It’s a statement, but then so is the Mclaren fan in your life, no doubt…
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