Car accessories make great gift ideas for the car lover in your life. But they are also great for anyone in general, and for any occasion. For example, personalized bling license plate frames make great gift ideas and they fit anyone’s budget. Of course a dash cam makes a great gift as well.
When it comes to gift giving, sometimes you need to think outside of the box, as it really is the thought that counts. Some people think that giving a gift is what counts. Not that it doesn’t. But you have to make the distinction between what you like and what you know the individual will like. You see, those two things are not always synonymous. When it comes to gift giving, it’s all about what the person receiving the gift would like, not about what you like for them.
In a nutshell, it’s all about getting that person the right gift for him or her, based on what the person would like. That’s easy when it comes to considering car accessories for gifts, because you’ve got lots of great items to choose from.
Car Accessories Gift Ideas
Below is a list of simple items that any car lover would love! These recommended items should definitely be on your gift giving list for anyone.
1. A Portable Cell Phone Charger
How many times have you experienced or know someone who has expressed the need for a cell phone charger? Think about being stranded in the middle of nowhere, without the ability to charge that dying cell phone. A portable cell phone charger should definitely be on the car accessories gift ideas. It’s a great way to ensure that your loved one’s cell phone is always charged and ready to use, especially when they need it most.
The Anker is one of the best selling portable cell phone chargers on the market.
2. Hands Free Cell Phone Device
Did you know that some people still use their hand held cell phones while driving, despite the admonitions not to do so. It’s absolutely crazy and dangerous. These people are not only putting their lives at risk but others as well. Having a hands free device in the vehicle, is a great way to help someone avoid putting their life or the lives of others at risk. Check out our top recommendations.
3. A Portable Car Battery Jump Starter
This is a must have for anyone really. Actually, it’s a good idea to get yourself one of these. Vehicle batteries can often die without any warning. A portable car battery jump starter means you won’t have to wait for help to arrive to get you back on the road. Depending on the kind you buy, you can also use it as a cell phone charger in case of emergencies.
The NOCO Boost plus GB40 is a best seller and it’s safe. Anyone can use it and it works with gasoline and diesel engines. All you need to do is check the year, make and model of your vehicle and you’ll get the choices that best fit your vehicle.
4. A Dash Cam
Of course a dash cam is included on our car accessories gift ideas. This can help anyone avoid a he/she said conflict when it comes to figuring who was at fault in an accident. If anyone damaged your vehicle while it was in park mode, you’ll get that too. If your gift recipient drives at night, then a dash cam with lane departure warning is a pretty good gift.
The lane departure warning function would help keep your night driver in his/her lane and stay safe. You can also get a dash cam with GPS and Wi-Fi. For more details on how to choose a dash cam, check out our Guidelines and Checklist. If you want to see the best selling dash cams on Amazon, then click here!
5. Car Cell Phone Holders
Car cell phone holders are also a great gift idea. Depending on the size of your phone, it just may not fit in the available spaces in your car. A cell phone holder can get that job done and provide any driver with easy access to answer any incoming phone calls. So be sure to check out our top recommendations for the best smartphone holders for vehicles.
6. Car Seat for Back Support
A car seat for lower back support is a great car accessory gift especially for anyone who might be on the road for long periods at a time. This is definitely one of those gifts that anyone would appreciate, including you. There are great choices to choose from, But the best seller is the LoveHome Memory Foam Lumbar Support Back Cushion with 3D Mesh.
This is a gift of health that would fit any budget. Click here for more options.
7. Custom Vehicle Floor Mats
Let’s face it, every vehicle needs floor mats. So this should definitely be on the car accessories gift ideas. It’s a no-brainer, when you think about it and this also fits any budget. You can get Black Armor car floor mats or you can spice it up with a bit of color.
There are lots of other color choices to choose from, so you can be assured you can find the right one for your gift giving occasion. Check out our article on custom vehicle floor mats for more details and options.
Car Accessories Gift Ideas Summary
As far as car accessories gift ideas go, these are our top choices. Depending on your budget you can choose a few items from our suggestions to create your own car accessory gift basket. These are all great gifts for anyone, not just the car enthusiast. They are all about health and safety and you’ll definitely be appreciated for being so thoughtful.
Let us know which car accessory you selected to give as a gift, by dropping us a line in the comment section. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hello Mathew,
I have reading your article about Car Accessories Gift Ideas it is really helpful for us. At first I will thank you for listing the all important Car Accessories. I was looking for something that could be gifted to my sister on Christmas On-occasion that will be needed her. She is pregnant now so I want to buy these car accessories to facilitate her drive.
1.A Portable Cell Phone Charger
2. Hands Free Cell Phone Device
3. A Portable Car Battery Jump Starter
4. A Dash Cam
5. Car Cell Phone Holders
6. Car Seat for Back Support
7. Custom Vehicle Floor Mats.
I want to know How much this car accessories price and how to buy it all From you?
Thanks a lot of to shearing this article.
Hi Sathi
We appreciate the sentiment. These are all great gifts for anyone. Unfortunately we don’t sell these products directly but you can purchase them safely from Amazon.
Hi
Thanks for sharing this article .interesting information, there. I enjoyed reading this article. These car accessories make great gift items and they are very useful. I most like A Dash Cam. It’s price is not high. I want to give this item on my daughter’s birthday.I think she will be surprise to get this gift.
Hey Milima
A dash cam makes a great gift for anyone. Your daughter would definitely appreciate this gift. Sometimes people might want to take advantage of others on the road. A dash cam is a great way for anyone to protect themselves from that happening, since you’ll have evidence of what actually happened on the road. The prices are reasonable and you can actually get a good dash cam for $50 or less. For more information, feel free to check out our article The best selling dash cams under $50. You’ll find some great recommendations that are definitely worth it.
I love the idea of a portable car battery jump starter. I’d just be scared that, for whatever reason, it would fail to work when I need it. I’d still carry jumper cables, just in case. The car seat back support looks really nice, but I’ve tried one in a car before. It is great for the back, but for some reason, my head feels like it leans back to far. Portable cell phone chargers are great for any time anywhere. These are some really great ideas!
Hey Cathy
A portable car battery jump starter is a great little tool for anyone to have in their car. I understand your trepidation, but the thing about jumper cables is that you have to wait for a good Samaritan to come along to help you out. On the other hand, I absolutely agree with you about the portable cell phone charger. That’s definitely a ‘must have’ for anyone. You definitely need to make sure you can make a call or two, especially in the case of an emergency.
Hi,
Thanks for writing this article! I often have a mild pain in my back, so for me, the car seat for back support might come in handy. I will be referring some of my friends to your site, because there’s a lot in this article that might appeal to them. Thanks for the heads up!
Have a great day!
Hi Kevin
We are TheDashCamDigest.com are very appreciate of your support. If you drive for long hours, or you’ve had a previous back injury, those factors can take a toll on your back. So you definitely want to make sure you’re comfortable while you’re on the road. You definitely don’t want to exacerbate the situation.
This is a very timely site with Christmas just a month away. The array of products for cars was something that I have not seen in one spot. I particularly think that the phone mounts are very practical. I do have a question. I am wondering, since you are pointing me to Amazon, if there is product damage or something, would I go directly to Amazon. I buy from Amazon frequently and have had no difficulties. Your site is organized with a clear description of each product. I like the fact that all the products for cars were lumped together.
Hi Anastazja
We absolutely agree that the phone mount is very practical. Despite the admonition, some people are still using their cell phone form a hand held perspective, even while they are driving. That’s crazy, so having a phone mount is the safer way to go. Well, based on your experience on buying from Amazon, I am sure that you’ll continue to have a great experience. So should fell just as confident to buy this product from Amazon. What I love about Amazon is that they make sure that their customers are taken care of, regardless of who the seller of the product is.
Hi Mathew, thank you very much for publishing a great idea to gift others with Car Accessories. For the past few days, I’m thinking to give a nice gift my friend, After reading your article, “Anker Portable Cell Phone Charger” in my mind. Can you tell is this charge fast? Hope to get more great ideas from you in the future.
Hi Abdul
The Anker portable charges are top of the line and they charge pretty quickly. There are lots of options to choose from and some have two and three ports so you can charge more than one phone or other device at a time. A portable cell phone charger is a great gift for anyone. It’s thoughtful and you’re making sure that the ones you love would always have their cell phone charged. A dead or dying cell phone battery defeats the purpose of having a cell phone. With the portable charger, they can always be assured that their phone is charged and ready to use, especially in an emergency.
This is a very nice list of gift ideas/ necessary accessories for a car owner.
Some of them are must-haves. I learned this earlier this week when I’d gone to visit a newborn nephew in the family. At the hospital’s gate was this desperate guy whose car just could not start. His model was the same as the one I was using and so he confided in me that he needed help. The battery was dead/not working. Problem is, I could not help. I did not have a jump starter kit.
This set me thinking- had I been in a medical emergency, what could happen if the car’s battery became faulty before getting help? I’ll need to think about preparedness moving forward!
Hey Nayem
You are right, some of these gifts are “must haves.” Just think,if you had a portable battery jump started, you would have been able to help that guy out. A portable battery jump starter can be a life saver, and so can the portable cell phone charger. As the saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Your post about car accessories gift ideas couldn’t come at a better time! My partner is the car lover in my life that you mention right in the beginning. Thanks to you, this year’s Christmas gift for him is sorted out! I will go with the cell phone holder – to know he will be driving safe.
And I will keep in mind idea about Custom Vehicle Floor Mats, for when he buys his dream car. Thank you! 🙂
Hi Katja
You;re most welcome. These are great gifts all year ’round for sure. I definitely support the idea of a cell phone holder for safe driving. Custom vehicle floor mats are also great and complete the interior look of the vehicle. Sometimes we just need to think outside the box for gift giving ideas and when they are unique, they make such a huge difference. It shows that you were really thinking about the person and what they might need.
My wife really loves it when I give her stuff to pimp out her ride.:) she also worried all the time about breaking down lol. I was thinking of getting her a dashcam but I think now I see that nicely compact battery booster she might think of me as her hero this Christmas.
Thanks for the awesome car gift ideas.
Regards Ropata
You are so welcome! I am sure she’d be very appreciative of getting that portable car battery jump starter for sure! Let’s face it, who wants to be stranded at the roadside because their vehicle’s battery died? This is a great gift for anyone and it’s a great way to keep your loved one safe.
You’re very very correct about the idea of gift giving. We should give gifts that the receiver will be very happy to receive (gift they will like when they see it). I have seen some persons receiving gifts they aren’t happy to receive because they don’t like it; that’s not an idea gift. These gifts listed here are ideal. I love almost all of them and everyone will probably do.
Some people really get the gift giving thing wrong. They figure they can give someone else something that they like and the recipient would love it as much as they do, only to realize that that’s not the case. That’s when they get the response of “You shouldn’t have.” LOL, and they mean it. The way people use their cell phones these days, I’d say a portable charger would be a fantastic gift for anyone, not just the car enthusiast.
Hi Matthew, Wow! I must confess, these are really amazing and beautiful car accessories gift ideas for anyone. Among these items, I really love the portable cell phone charger. At this point in time, this is what I wish a friend or anyone to give me as a gift in order to keep my phone ON always.
Absolutely! A portable phone charger is a must these days to make sure your cell phone is always charged and ready, especially in the case of an emergency. I hope you get your wish of someone getting you one. The cool thing about it is that this little item fits anyone’s budget, just in case, you need to get it for yourself.
Like they say, making the little things count always make friendship last longer. I do not have to buy a car before a person can appreciate me but then, anyone would appreciate getting them something of greater needs in their car such as the ones listed here. Thank you so much and you have given me a lot of ideas as to what I should make my Christmas gifts be for my dad. Thumbs up
These car accessories make great gifts for anyone at any time of the year. Sometimes you just need to think outside the box a bit when it comes to gift giving. The obvious can often be overlooked. In addition to which, these gifts apart from being great options, would fit anyone’s budget. One can never go wrong with gifts that keep someone safe.
You have some great ideas here with christmas just around the corner. Car gifts are always well appreciated and you have some gifts here that have my name written all over them. Each one is something I can wrap and be proud to give. Thanks for taking all that shopping time away and all taht stress that comes with what to buy who and will they like it
Cheers Paul
Hey Paul
You are most welcome. Sometimes gift giving can be a hassle especially if you are not sure what the person would like. But anyone of these gifts would be perfect for anyone any time of the year. For example, who would not appreciate having their own portable power bank charger for their cell phone? With this little gadget we can make sure our cell phone is always charged and it saves us the effort trying to find an outlet.
Hi Mathew,
This is a very nice list of gift ideas/ necessary accessories for a car owner.
Some of them are must-haves. I learned this earlier this week when I’d gone to visit a newborn nephew in the family. At the hospital’s gate was this desperate guy whose car just could not start. His model was the same as the one I was using and so he confided in me that he needed help. The battery was dead/not working. Problem is, I could not help. I did not have a jump starter kit.
This set me thinking- had I been in a medical emergency, what could happen if the car’s battery became faulty before getting help? I’ll need to think about preparedness moving forward!
Boniface
These car accessories are ‘must haves’ for anyone really and they do make great gifts any time of the year. A portable battery jump starter kit is something we should all have because you just never know when your vehicle’s battery will dies on you. It certainly is wise to be prepared for certain eventualities, that’s for sure.
I was just looking for something to get my sister for this Christmas and the idea of car accessories came up, the ones you listed are all great ideas. I’m actually considering getting her a dash cam since it could come in handy in case of a car accident. Do you know if it’s safe to leave the dash cams in the car while parked somewhere on the street? I mean, the cams are pretty big and won’t it attract thieves?
A dash cam is a great gift idea for anyone and any occasion. It’s definitely safe to leave the dash cam in the car, as it works while it’s in the car to capture any damage done to your car while in park mode. There are small dash cams that are discrete, like the Garmin, the APEMAN mini and a few others. These cams are easily hidden so no one would know that there’s a dash cam in the vehicle. Mirror dash cams are also another options. So you’ve got lots of options to choose from, in terms of discretely designed dash cams.