Holiday Gift Guide for the Beginning Mechanic and Automotive Enthusiast

Nov 10, 2024

No matter what you celebrate, it’s always good fun and cheer to share gift exchanges with your friends, family, and loved ones, and of course, there’s the annual company party with coworkers. If you’re looking for a little guidance to get the perfect gift this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with some great gifts for car enthusiasts and serious gearheads.

If you’re looking for something for your fellow gearheads or to gift to your car enthusiast family member, these items will be a surefire hit! We’ve scouted out some different pricepoint options for each item, too, so we can help you find something to suit every holiday gifting budget.

First on our list is this Tekton ½” Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench with a convenient carrying case which is about $50.

And this Amazon Basics ¼” Drive Click Torque Wrench which is slightly more budget friendly. Both of these torque wrenches are a must-have, and will be one of the most used tools in your garage.

The Diehard 73-Piece Roadside Emergency Tool Kit with Portable Tote is the perfect gift for an amateur mechanic as well as the seasoned road-tripper. This will help get you out of a pickle in a pinch, with easy-access basic tools to fix most minor to intermediate automotive problems on the road, and get you started in your home garage explorations

Next on our list we’ll be sharing some tire jacks for different budgets and garage set-ups! First up is this 2 Ton Compact Trolley Jack from Pittsburgh Automotive as our most budget friendly option with easy carry-handle and caster wheels for ease of transport.

If you’re looking for something easily portable and perfect for everyday travel the Car Jack Kit from Gurduenon features a 2 Ton Scissor Jack, a ratchet and lug wrench, gloves, tire gauge, and handy storage bag to stow away in your trunk.

The Daytona 3 ton Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with Rapid Pump is the perfect choice if your vehicle has been lowered or has low-clearance. It’s great for show cars!

As you drive back and forth to your holiday get-togethers, it’s important to remember that traffic will be high and accidents generally increase, and it’s always a good idea to make sure you’re safe and secure. So with that in mind, we’re sharing some great options for various price points in the Dash Cam sector, starting with this affordable option from IsEasy available at Walmart! This option has a front and rear camera and a 2” screen that records in 1080P and includes an infrared night vision and 24hr recording.

One price point higher is the K600 4K Dash Cam with front and rear cameras and a slightly larger screen with 2160P quality and Night Vision and wide angle camera mode. Offers built-in 5G wifi with app access.

The Pruveeo 360 degree 4 channel dash cam offers front, rear, inside, left, and right recording with Night Vision for additional coverage and security.

The Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam comes with built-in Alexa with voice activation, 1440P recording, is bluetooth and wi-fi enabled, is enabled with an emergency SOS that contacts local emergency services in case of an accident, and more. It’s the priciest option in the group, but certainly well worth it for the feature rich experience.