{"id":3349,"date":"2020-12-16T13:58:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T13:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=3349"},"modified":"2025-02-26T06:37:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:37:53","slug":"5-handy-inspirations-for-petrolhead-gifts-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/5-handy-inspirations-for-petrolhead-gifts-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 handy inspirations for petrolhead gifts this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 has been a very strange and turbulent year, so naturally everyone\u2019s on the lookout for presents to make this Christmas particularly cheerful. Now, the year\u2019s events might have put paid to certain automotive experiences and days out, tickets to racing events are off the menu too for the time being, with so much of 2021 still being up in the air at the moment. But that doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t still plenty of options to make Christmas an amazing day for the special petrolhead in your life. With 40 years behind us of getting our customers the best price when they scrap their car<\/a>, we\u2019ve got a few automotive enthusiasts in the Scrap Car Network offices\u2026 so here\u2019s some of our inspiration to get you started!<\/p>\n

Movies, TV shows and scenes for smaller screens<\/h2>\n

Getting someone a DVD or a series for Christmas might seem like a bit of a hackneyed idea, but let\u2019s be honest – there\u2019s a good reason why DVDs are often regarded as such a safe bet! Not to mention that the way winter\u2019s shaping up at the moment, we\u2019re still all going to be spending plenty of time inside – so your recipient might as well do it with something they love watching.<\/p>\n

When it comes to TV shows, Top Gear is an obvious classic, and you\u2019ve got a huge range of choice in regards to films too. Capers like the original Italian Job are always good for a rainy Sunday afternoon, or settling in for legendary feuds like Ford v Ferrari. Depending on the age of the person you\u2019re buying for, films in the Transformers franchise might be a good option, and the Fast and Furious films don\u2019t require a tonne of mental energy either.<\/p>\n

Wall art and photography<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re buying for someone who has a certain appreciation for automotive poise and form, they might well love something to hang on their wall. There\u2019s no shortage of options to choose from – you can look for some local independent artists to gift something that\u2019s truly unique, and hopefully won\u2019t break the bank. Or, you can go for more immediately recognisable artworks in the form of classic film prints, either of the cars themselves, or of iconic figures who have long associations with beautiful vehicles – people like Ayrton Senna, James Bond or Steven McQueen. Vintage photography is another good avenue to consider, too.<\/p>\n

\"rally<\/p>\n

Collectables and memorabilia<\/h3>\n

Now, here\u2019s another excellent avenue worth exploring, especially as there\u2019s so much memorabilia for established brands like Jaguar, Lexus or Bugatti. For example, you can get them a paperweight of their favourite car marque, or a plaque to proudly display somewhere on their walls. And of course, depending on your budget, there are plenty of classic car parts that have been repurposed into other handy things – such as desk lamps, clocks, or even chairs or coffee tables.<\/p>\n

You can also get plenty of model racing cars, from relatively simple versions to more expensive die cast models – detailed recreations of beloved individual vehicles which can be displayed in pride of place on your recipient\u2019s desk at home or at work.<\/p>\n

Car tech and gadgetry<\/h3>\n

This is a good one to think about if your recipient is just starting out as a driver, or perhaps has happily been driving an older model of car for quite some years. You can get some relatively inexpensive upgrades for older or secondhand cars in the form or tech like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. These can provide access to a wide range of brand new functionality, like handsfree phone communication, Bluetooth mobile connection, and GPS and satellite navigation – just to name a few!<\/p>\n

Books and manuals<\/h3>\n

Anything you can think of to do with cars, chances are what\u2019s been written on it could fill multiple libraries. Automotive literature spans from detailed explorations of the vehicles themselves, to the best driving destinations all over the world, to examinations of their importance in world history and culture. And of course, there\u2019s the fun lighthearted stuff, like anthologies and joke books and anecdotes.<\/p>\n

Or, you can have a serious think about manuals and how-to books. A manual might not sound like the sexiest thing to gift to someone on Christmas, but there\u2019s a lot of long-term value in it. Car enthusiasts love tinkering around with their cars, so a simple gift of the right kind of toolbox, together with a manual or a tips and tricks book can have them merrily making adjustments for months or even years later. Not only is this great fun for them, but for younger drivers it can encourage them to keep on top of car maintenance, which is helpful for keeping their car in tip-top shape!<\/p>\n

These are just a few of our general suggestions of course – when it comes right down to it, you\u2019re the best person to judge the tastes and preferences of the person you\u2019re buying for. We\u2019re not always the best personal shoppers here at Scrap Car Network, but we\u2019ll tell you one thing we are good at – and that\u2019s getting you the very best price when you scrap your car with us. All you need to do is enter a few details into our homepage, and we\u2019ll provide you with an\u00a0instant online quote\u00a0then and there. Curious to find out how much your car is worth?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2020 has been a very strange and turbulent year, so naturally everyone\u2019s on the lookout for presents to make this Christmas particularly cheerful. Now, the year\u2019s events might have put paid to certain automotive experiences and days out, tickets to racing events are off the menu too for the time being, with so much of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":3356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n