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This article was updated on December 22, 2020 with new products and deals
You know who they are. Those people on your shopping list who cannot get enough of cars and can even exhaust other gearheads with their enthusiastic interest in anything automotive. Maybe they spend every weekend tinkering, dropping entire paychecks on new parts and other upgrades. Maybe they only use personal care products that smell like grease, gasoline, or burning rubber. Whether they fit these molds or one of the countless other gearhead variations, here is your one-stop shopping guide to find them the perfect car gift.
For the car geek who notices even the smallest of details, look for something to simultaneously satisfy both their OCD and their octane obsession. Car wash kits with everything from chrome cleaners and carnauba wax to dirt traps and pressure washing wands are an absolute hit. For less than $100, you can make their year.
That couple with an addiction to mud-covered 4x4s? They have plenty of items on their wishlist as well. Whether it’s a new lightbar to see the trail better, or a new gear rack for secure storage on overland trails, you can get them the ideal gift while safely staying under $100.
Grease monkeys can always use more tools. When they’re not upgrading their old exhaust system, they’re probably switching out tires or fine-tuning the trim. Whatever the case may be, consider giving them a set of impact sockets or a top-of-the-line OBD2 scan tool.
Regardless of your gift selection, you can put a smile on your favorite car lover’s face without emptying your pockets. Here are some top gift ideas for less than $100. (Prices were valid at press time, but deals expire and prices can change.)
Check out The Drive’s Guide to the Best Holiday Car Gifts in 2020!
Walmart
MaxxHaul Steel Roof Rack
More Great Gifts under $100!
- Meguiar’s X2000 Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towel / Amazon
- Emoly New Car Wash Mitt, 2 Pack Premium Soft Cyclone Microfiber Washing Gloves / Amazon
- Meguiar’s G190532SP Hybrid Ceramic Wax / Amazon
- BISSELL Little Green Portable Spot and Stain Cleaner, 1400M / Walmart
- AUKEY 1080p Supercapacitor Dash Cam with 170 Degree Wide Lens, G-Sensor, WDR and Motion Detection / Amazon
- Greenworks 20-Inch 13 Amp Corded Snow Thrower / Amazon
Home Depot
Husky 1/4-Inch Drive Torque Wrench
Even More Great Gifts under $100!
- 3-Pack of Mobile 1 Full Synthetic Oil 5-QT Jugs / $58.50 / Walmart
- COBRA ESR-755 12 Band Radar Laser Detector / $39.99 / eBay
- AUKEY Bike / Motorcycle Phone Mount with Anti Shake 360 Rotation / $12.90 After Promo Code W2ITYIWU / Amazon
- Tools / Garage GearYOOHE Auto Paintless Dent Repair Kit / $21.00 After Promo Code NKLV7B23 / Amazon
- Columbia River Knife & Tool Squid Folding Pocket Knife / $14.84 / Amazon
- AUKEY Bike / Motorcycle Phone Mount with Anti Shake 360 Rotation / $12.90 After Promo Code W2ITYIWU / Amazon
- LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 42093 Building Kit (579 Pieces) / $39.99 / Amazon
- Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse / $19.99 / Amazon
- Razer Power Up Mouse Keyboard Headset Bundle – Cynosa Lite Viper Kraken X Lite / $69.00 / Walmart
- Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset – DTS 7.1 Surround Sound – Pro-G Audio Drivers / $66.00 / Amazon
- Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC Wired Gaming Mouse / $14.99 / Amazon
