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There\u2019s no question that many of us are trying to save a few quid this year. Luckily, there are loads of great, inexpensive Christmas gifts available for the car lover in your life, and we\u2019ve rounded up 20 of the best here.<\/p>\n
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Winter tyre reviews 2023: results by category<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhether you\u2019re looking for a pair of socks to stuff in a stocking or something more substantial for someone you\u2019re close to, you\u2019ll find it here, with a price cap of \u00a350 ensuring you don\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve never put this gift guide out without a pair of socks included in it, and we don\u2019t intend to start now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These Heat Holders socks have a timeless classic car design, but the best part is that with a rating of 1.6 TOG, they\u2019re four times warmer than regular cotton items, without being bulky. Your toes will stay toasty whether you\u2019re traipsing round
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Buy now from Heat Holders<\/strong><\/p>\n The first title from the National Motor Museum\u2019s new publishing arm is a cracker.<\/p>\n It tells the true story of speed-record driver Goldie Gardner and is presented like a compelling novel rather than a dry history book. The volume is packed with period images and is a brilliant gift for any speed freak, daredevil, history buff \u2013 or wannabe any of the above.\u00a0<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n James Bond\u2019s famously curvaceous Aston Martin DB5 translates surprisingly well into the blocky dimensions of Lego\u2019s Speed Champions line.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 298-piece kit is suitable for ages eight and up, and comes with a Minifigure and four interchangeable number plates for when you\u2019re on the run. Sadly, there are no guns behind the lights, or a rear smoke machine.<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve a friend who loves their personalised plate, or perhaps has a fleet of cars that they want to easily identify, these personalised keyrings are fantastic. There\u2019s space for up to seven characters in typical number plate style, and you can have them in white or yellow. It\u2019s sure to be a merry XM14 SSS with one of these in your stocking!<\/p>\n Buy now from Etsy<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a slice of retro Formula One magic in the form of a wonderfully crafted children\u2019s toy. The Turbo Jet evokes the spirit of eighties F1, with the box wings, huge air ducts and unmistakable colour palettes from that decade.\u00a0<\/p>\n The chunky styling is minimalist but gets the details spot on. Made from sturdy ABS plastic, it\u2019s well up to the sort of torture children aged three and above can inflict, yet the stylish and hand-polished Turbo Jet could easily be quirky decor instead of toybox fodder.<\/p>\n Buy now from Playforever<\/strong><\/p>\n Isn\u2019t he cute? This cuddly teddy bear comes complete with a Jaguar Racing suit and crash helmet, so he\u2019s ready to take the top step on the podium at any Formula E motor race.\u00a0<\/p>\n When you\u2019ve finished playing racing, the bear\u2019s outfit is fully removable, too. He has hand-stitched facial features and a Jaguar logo on his foot. Standing 30cm tall, the teddy is suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n Buy now from eBay<\/strong><\/p>\n We rated this picnic hamper top in our 2023 group test\u00a0after liking both the good-looking and high-quality crockery and cutlery, plus the space available for food in the insulated rear section. It even includes a chopping board, cheese knife, and bottle opener.\u00a0<\/p>\n Our budget here is enough for the bijou two-person backpack, but an extra \u00a310 buys you a larger version with four place settings for bigger days out.<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n Get into the Christmas spirit with this fab advent calendar, which brings an automotive flavour to the whole month of December! Lucky recipients will not only get eight new Hot Wheels\u00a0cars, but also a selection of festive accessories, including a snow plough, reindeer and even a yeti. There\u2019s a play mat on the box to help tickle the imagination. It\u2019s for ages three and up, but there\u2019s no judgement if you purchase this for an adult.<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n Peugeot has been making salt and pepper mills longer than it has been producing cars, and it\u2019s rather good at them.\u00a0<\/p>\n This gorgeous little set evokes the styling of the Model Z \u2013 the first mills the French company ever made \u2013 and comes in natural beech wood and chocolate finishes, or black and white. They add a real touch of class to a table and are subtle enough to give to a non car-lover, too.<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n Thanks to TikTok and Instagram, the Stanley cup has pretty much gone viral this year, and for good reason. There\u2019s real appeal to its huge size, fantastic insulation, sturdy build and the wide array of colours available.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019ll keep drinks hot for seven hours or cold for 11, and the built-in straw makes it easy to take a sip whenever, without having to faff about with a catch. The cup is great for a morning iced coffee, or just keeping with you while driving to make sure you\u2019re drinking enough water.<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n Everyone needs something to munch on while they\u2019re opening presents, so this cool little tin \u2013 filled with delicious chocolate-chip cookies \u2013 is a great option.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s decorated with a picture of a classic blue Series 1 Land Rover soft-top, on a background of technical drawings. It\u2019s perfect to double as a tin in the garage or a storage box in the car once you\u2019ve dispatched the contents.<\/p>\n Buy now from Lakeland<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing quite like a spot of craft on Christmas Day to keep things quiet while the grown-ups sleep off the effects of seasonal over-consumption.\u00a0<\/p>\n This ceramic money box comes with six paints and a brush, so it\u2019s ready to accept any design. It doesn\u2019t need firing after completion, just a coat of varnish to finalise the handiwork. It\u2019s a good place to store any monetary Christmas gifts, too\u2026<\/p>\n Buy now from Hobbycraft<\/strong><\/p>\n Add a touch of Teutonic style to your Christmas tree this year. These hand-painted baubles take the form of a Porsche 911 Dakar, complete with skis on the rear, ready for a winter\u2019s trip to the slopes at Val-d\u2019Is\u00e8re.\u00a0<\/p>\n The ornament comes in blue or red to match your festive colour scheme of choice, and is a cute way to add Buy now from Porsche<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Motor Museum has been home to the record-breaking Sunbeam 1,000hp Land Speed Record car for more than 60 years, but in 2023 it embarked on a project to restore the model, ready to return to Daytona in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n These T-shirts depict the car in its heyday, and proceeds go directly to supporting the restoration. Available in three colours and men\u2019s sizes XS-4XL<\/p>\n Buy now from RetroClassic<\/strong><\/p>\n How often have you been out for a walk in the countryside and then had nothing to store your muddy shoes in when you get back to the car?\u00a0<\/p>\n Too often we either sling them in the boot, getting mud over trim and anything also in there, or wrap them up in a carrier bag and forget about them, leaving the footwear to fester in damp conditions.<\/p>\n This handy, breathable boot bag solves both problems, and is a great solution to have in your car, ready to be deployed after every muddy hike you complete.<\/p>\n Buy now from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n Containing luxurious cleaning products for the discerning valeter, this Clean Kit includes everything they\u2019ll need to get cracking on a long-awaited winter spruce-up.<\/p>\n It features Revive\u2019s luxury car shampoo to remove grime, the acid-free wheel cleaner to break down traffic film and brake dust plus glass cleaner to get the windows sparkling.\u00a0<\/p>\n Revive products have a strong environmental focus, too, with water-based, low-pH formulas and fully recyclable packaging.<\/p>\n Buy now from Revive<\/strong><\/p>\n This neat little vent-mounted charger is ideal for people who want a handy solution for topping up their phone on the move. Plug it in and clip it on, and the unit will not only hold the handset but also charge it wirelessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s so small that it won\u2019t get in the way when you\u2019re not using your phone. Plus the mount will keep your car\u2019s interior in order and help you stay on the right side of the law, too.<\/p>\n Buy now from Halfords<\/strong><\/p>\n The best gift you could give a friend is a subscription to your favourite motoring magazine, right? Just \u00a340.99 buys you three months of the absolute best in weekly car news, with all the latest model reveals, new-car reviews, consumer advice and product tests.\u00a0<\/p>\n This subscription also gives access to the digital version of the mag, so the recipient can enjoy Auto Express on their smartphone or tablet wherever they like<\/p>\n Subscribe now<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep your reading glasses or your car sunshades safe in this stylish, Lotus-inspired leather case. Any spectacle-wearer knows a case is a wise investment, and can be much more convenient than the so-called sunglasses holder you\u2019ll find in some cars. This particularly handsome case is sturdy enough to be tossed about with abandon and is fastened with a strong magnetic clasp.<\/p>\n Buy now from Me and My Car<\/strong><\/p>\nGoldie<\/h2>\n
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Lego Speed Champions 007 Aston Martin DB5<\/h2>\n
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Personalised Number Plate Keyring<\/h2>\n
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Playforever PL VT802 Turbo Jet<\/h2>\n
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Jaguar Racing Teddy Bear<\/h2>\n
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Hot Wheels Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n
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Peugeot Duo Mill<\/h2>\n
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Stanley Quencher 1.2-litre Tumbler<\/h2>\n
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Off-Road Car Biscuit Tin<\/h2>\n
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Paint-Your-Own Sports Car Money Box<\/h2>\n
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Porsche 911 Christmas Tree Ornament<\/h2>\n
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\na bit of automotive fun to your tree decorations without going overboard.<\/p>\nRetroClassic Sunbeam 1000<\/h2>\n
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Breathable Walking Boot Bag<\/h2>\n
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Revive Clean Kit<\/h2>\n
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Charging Vent Mount<\/h2>\n
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Auto Express Print & Digital Gift Subscription<\/h2>\n
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No. 82 Glasses Case<\/h2>\n
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Silverstone Museum entry<\/h2>\n
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