If you are thinking of buying a gift for a car aficionado, you are going to have a hard time. While asking what they want would be an ideal way to clear the confusion in your head, you must also be prepared to deal with a long and expensive list of things to buy for them if they tell you on being asked. It could be anything from car parts, accessories, and interior enhancements to car related souvenirs. If you can’t afford these things on your budget, here is a list of other things that you cannot go wrong with while gifting your car-mad friend and still stay within your budget.

• A key finder
  These are accessories that attach to the key ring and sync to the driver’s smartphone via Bluetooth. With this, an app on the phone lets owners track the key using the GPS map to locate the missing key. Similar accessories can be embedded onto wallets as well so that the driver will not head out without carrying his or her driver’s license.
• A diecast model car to build
  Age is no bar when it comes to playing with toys. It can be a great stress buster and at the same time be an extremely thoughtful gift for a car enthusiast. These block cars can be assembled to their liking and can be put on display for their friends to admire.
• A slot car race track
  This can be another thing to add to an aficionado’s list of collectibles. Slot cars can be great fun to get a racing junkie, no matter his or her age. Car enthusiasts are often fans of GT races much before they themselves drive a car. So, letting them set up their own unique circuit with racing cars will be a brilliant gift.
• Personalized accessories
  Be it leather keychains, a driving gear that matches the car, driving gloves, T-shirts with car quotes, knick-knacks car themed jewelry, speedometer themed cufflinks, driving loafers, car race inspired watches – the list of personalized accessories is endless. These can be bought from custom made accessories stores, supermarkets, and branded outlets depending on the quality, exclusivity of the piece and your budget. There are several such gifting ideas that a car lover will love.
• A dash camera
  For your friend who loves taking the car out to go on road trips, a dashcam fits the bill perfectly. It can be used to record the beautiful scenery while one drives and the wonderful drive one enjoys. Not just that, if unfortunately, one meets with an accident, the recorded footage can help capture the actual event of the accident and if it isn’t the owner’s fault, then it will let him get the car fixed through insurance with ease. A dash cam is a must-have accessory for a car aficionado.
• A wheel cleaning kit
  Wheels are the primary part of an automobile that makes it functional. So, for an onlooker, wheels that are well-maintained look like a piece of jewelry on a car. A car aficionado will love all the attention they get from admiring onlookers. Since wheels make an expensive component, keeping them clean always will be on an owner’s mind. Gifting a cleaning kit with which your friend can take good care of these wheels can be extremely thoughtful.