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If you've got a gearhead in your life, then you know car people are a different breed. For them, a good time involves checking out classic car shows, hitting a race track, or pointing to every cool car they see and being like, "Oh, that's a 2020 Lexus RC F Track," while you're like, "K?" If you know nothing about cars, then picking out gifts for car lovers can feel like a Herculean task. But fret not, vehicular virgins! From handy car accessories to fun car-themed apparel and gear, there are plenty of car gifts that don't require any actual automotive knowledge (and won't break your poor wallet in half, either).
Maybe your fave car lover needs some new gadgets and tools to give their ride a glow-up before their next road trip. Maybe they don't even own a set of wheels but would still love a car-centric gift to fuel their obsession. No matter your budget, there are tons of gift ideas perfect for gassing up any auto aficionado, and they're sure to impress enthusiasts of all kinds—even if you're not particularly impressed by cars yourself.
Car people may be on a different level, but they're v useful people to have around (especially when you need a cheap ride to the airport). Keep 'em happy with these car-themed accessories for improving their driving experience—and more importantly, improving your riding experience.
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This Hanging Organizer
High Road Front Seat Car Organizer
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This Hanging Organizer
High Road Front Seat Car Organizer
Anyone whose car is a hot mess on wheels will be grateful for this hanging carseat organizer, which includes fivefront pockets, a padded tablet holder, card pockets, a leak-proof cup holder,and an inner compartment to hold everything else needed for a commute.
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This Car Lover's Tie
FrederickThomas Classic Car Embroidered Tie
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This Car Lover's Tie
FrederickThomas Classic Car Embroidered Tie
Sophisticated and oh-so-unique, this embroidered handmade tie allows car lovers to show off their passion forclassic cars with pride.
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These Oval Sunnies
Coco and Breezy Peyton 55mm Gradient Oval Sunglasses
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These Oval Sunnies
Coco and Breezy Peyton 55mm Gradient Oval Sunglasses
While polarized lenses are best for bright, high-glare activities, gradient lenses are typically the best choice for driving, which makes these classic oval sunnies the perfect road trip shades.
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This Phone Mount System
TOPGO Car Cup Holder Phone Mount
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This Phone Mount System
TOPGO Car Cup Holder Phone Mount
Compatible with a wide array of iPhone models (as well as Androids for ~alternative~ folks), this phone mount fits into any cupholder, and it features anadjustable gooseneck you can adjust and angle to keep your phone on display.
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This Luxe Cologne Set
Mercedes Benz Mercedes-Benz Man Fragrance Set
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This Luxe Cologne Set
Mercedes Benz Mercedes-Benz Man Fragrance Set
Mercedes-Benz Man is a fragrance collection created by the luxury car brand, and thismini set—which includes fourof the most popular Mercedes-Benz sprays—will have any car lover smelling like a million bucks.
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Corinne Sullivan
Editor
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.