The Best Car-Related Holiday Gifts

Do you hear the bells? Do you see the lights? The Holidays are coming up soon. That means it is time to start thinking about what you are getting your dad or your mom. If he or she is a car nut, we have made a list of the best car-related gifts to consider. Consider a car-related gift for your parent. Whether they are a car nut or not, some of these gifts could be the perfect thing to help make their life easier.

1) GPS Navigation Unit – If your parent has trouble getting places, and many of us do, consider buying them a GPS navigation unit. Most current models announce directions and street names and make finding destinations a breeze. We have a Tom-Tom, but Garmin is also a very well made brand.

2) Solar-Powered/Hand-Crank Emergency Flashlight – You can never be too prepared. In the event of an emergency, a solar powered/hand-crank flashlight can help prevent a bad situation from getting worse.

3) Jump-Start-Battery Pak– An emergency jump-start kit can help save hours from an untimely breakdown. These compact, portable units fit easily in the trunk of a car and can really help in a pinch. Many units also include an air compressor to fill a low tire.

4) Wireless Backup Camera – Many cars are coming with factory-installed backup cameras, but aftermarket options available. These units are easy to install and improve safety when backing up. You will be surprised at how little they cost. We recently bought a unit at Harbor Freight, and it works great and was very, very, inexpensive.

5) Auto Detailing Gift Certificate – Think of this like a spa gift certificate for your parent’s car. Their car will leave looking brand new and will save them from having to wash or detail it for a while.

6) Repair Manual – If your parent is the “do-it-yourself type” a repair manual is the perfect gift. The next time that they want to do some repairs, he will have all of the necessary information right at their fingertips.

7) Satellite Radio – For the parent who only wants to listen to sports or talk radio, an XM satellite radio unit could be the answer. It provides hundreds of commercial-free radio stations for their listening pleasure.

8) Repairs – If your parent has been putting off a car repair for a while, consider paying for an auto repair. they will appreciate it.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and/or Kwanzaa and have a safe holidays!