A diecast model car<\/h2>\n
Let\u2019s start with an easy one, not least because it\u2019s a good one to go for if you suddenly do find that you\u2019ve run out of time, or if you were on a tight budget to begin with. You might even find yourself surprised at the sheer range of what\u2019s available, from relatively basic budget models all the way up to impressively detailed little replicas.<\/p>\n
There are several ways to go with it – you can get him a miniature version of his current car if he\u2019s particularly fond of it, or go the other way and get him a mini supercar or hypercar to gaze at longingly. (If nothing else, it could be the foxiest paperweight he ever owns.)<\/p>\n
Or, of course, you could even choose a disassembled model, possibly from something as universal as Lego or Meccano, giving him the satisfaction of building it himself.<\/p>\n
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\nA toolbox or interior car kit<\/h2>\n
If your dad is particularly mechanically minded, or if he simply takes pride in keeping his car clean, he might just love receiving the right tools to help him do exactly that. Whether he\u2019s polishing the family car to a shine, or he\u2019s fixing up a salvage vehicle, or he\u2019s putting the finishing touches on a treasured classic car, there are all sorts of handy tools and cleaning kits you can buy him. It helps if you\u2019ve got some mechanical knowledge yourself, as it can give you a useful head-start in terms of choosing what to buy. And of course, if you like having a bit of a laugh (but without sacrificing the quality of his present), you could even get him a chocolate spanner. You can get lots that look surprisingly realistic!<\/p>\n
Quality car shows, days out, and experiences<\/h2>\n
Now that we\u2019re gradually coming out of the last remaining lockdown restrictions (as of the time of writing, anyway), there are quite a lot of events on throughout the year for you to attend with your dad, allowing him to enjoy the highs of the British summertime, with glorious sunshine and equally glorious motors. If he classes himself as more of a classic cars connoisseur, he might enjoy a trip to the Father\u2019s Day Motor Show at Castle Howard, or the London Classic Motor Show, both towards the end of June. Alternatively, if he can stand to wait a bit longer, you can present him with tickets to the Goodwood Revival of Speed, one of the most prestigious shows of its kind, held in September of each year.<\/p>\n
But if your dad feels the need (i.e. the need for speed) then why not take him for a more high-octane day out? A top-speed jaunt along one of the UK\u2019s favourite racetracks should do the trick – get him in the driving seat and let him put a car through its paces! Prices for the Grand Prix Circuit at Silverstone start at about \u00a3300, while at Rockingham Motor Speedway it\u2019s a little more budget friendly at \u00a3175. Sure, it\u2019s not quite as affordable as a diecast model of his Mercedes, but if you\u2019ve got the capital, or you can persuade some siblings to club in, you can give him a truly unforgettable birthday.<\/p>\n
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\nCar themed cufflinks, and other cool clothes and accessories<\/h2>\n
Car themed cufflinks are a neat little personalised present if your dad likes to wear his passion on his sleeve. (Pun mercilessly intended.) But not every car-themed addition to his personal wardrobe has to be quite so flash – he might be just as happy with a branded jacket from his favourite marque or Formula One team. Come to think of it, you might also want to consider the official Formula One t-shirts from the F1 store. Alternatively, just a pair of cosy socks might do him just fine.<\/p>\n
Of course, if you\u2019ve got the budget, you could even go for gold with an automotive-themed luxury watch. Some top-tier brands are famed for their long association with motorsport, such as Tag Heuer or Chopard, both of which are well-known for releasing timepieces that are specifically designed to emulate all the excitement, passion and pulse-racing intensity of the sport (not to mention its heritage, history and culture too).<\/p>\n
Now, we know that a luxury certainly commands a higher price-tag than our other suggestions, with most models from brands like this easily running into four figures. Once again, it might be most viable for you if you\u2019re able to club together with some siblings. And sure, it may be an investment, but it\u2019s one that he\u2019ll treasure for decades to come.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, you\u2019re the best person to decide which of these suggestions best fit your budget – so we\u2019ll leave the specifics up to you! We\u2019ll stick to doing what we do best: getting you the very best price when you scrap your car<\/a><\/strong> with us. All you need to do is\u00a0enter your car reg and postcode\u00a0into the fields on our site, and we\u2019ll get you an instant online quote before you can say cash for cars. It only takes a few seconds. Curious to find out how much your car is worth?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We know what you\u2019re thinking, and don\u2019t worry; the 20th, it\u2019s not until the 20th. So you\u2019ve still got a few weeks yet. But don\u2019t make that all-too-common mistake of leaving it until tomorrow, because it\u2019ll be the evening of the 19th before you know it. Now, at Scrap Car Network we know all about […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":4273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"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