Tis the season for feeling jolly, making merry, breaking bread with loved ones, and spreading smiles! No matter what holiday you celebrate, it’s always a delightful experience to share gift exchanges with your friends, family, and loved ones, and of course, there’s the annual company party with coworkers. If you’re looking for a little guidance to get the perfect gift this holiday season, we’ve got you covered with some great gifts for car enthusiasts and serious gearheads. Check out our Atlantic Auto Group 2022 Gift Guide for Gearheads that’s chock full of automotive and car related gifts from indie makers and sellers!
Apparel
Some people are more subtle and wear their heart on their sleeve, but these gifts will let the recipient wear their passions emblazoned across their chest for all to see.
This “Still Plays with Blocks” shirt from CrazyDogTShirts on Etsy is a fantastic gift for your favorite mechanic. It comes in two color options for tees, as well as a hoodie. It’s got fairly fast shipping options, too!
These Check Engine Ties from Cyberoptix on Etsy are the perfect gift for any automotive enthusiast, and of course would be perfect to wear on New Years Eve. This item comes in three different colors and ships free to the US.
These custom embroidered car sweatshirts and hoodies by MadeMyDays on Etsy are sporty, soft, and really unique! Who doesn’t love snuggling into a cozy hoodie on a cold winter's day? Exactly! They’re also customizable, and you can leave your requests and reference images with the seller via Etsy Messages for a personal touch.
This is the perfect T-Shirt to purchase for the gearhead who gabs about their car at any given moment. 365CarMods on Etsy offers this fun shirt in 4 different colorways and up to a 3XL. Spend over $35 on items from their shop and the shipping is free!
Know someone who carries around pics of their car like other people do of their kids and grandkids? We sure do! This customized car hoodie from MotorElement on Etsy makes a fabulous gift! Send in a photo of that special car and have it personalized for the recipient. Comes in White or Black in sizes up to a 5XL, and your choice of custom backgrounds.
Home Decor
Bring a little bit of the garage into your home, but without the mess! Here’s some great ideas for automotive decor that don’t include oil stains, grease marks, and other under-the-hood gunk.
Got a DIYer in your midst? These spark plug coat and hat hooks from CJ7Designs on Etsy are the perfect gift. These are a great swap in for the crafty handyperson to create their own one-of-a-kind coat rack or hat rack!
Get that special someone some custom lighting for their den or office, or heck even their garage workspace. These really cool custom automotive desk lamps from CustomHarleyLampShop on Etsy make a fine luxury gift item for your significant other or family member.
For a more modern touch, we recommend these beautiful personalized cut metal signs from YourWeddingPlace on Etsy. They can be personalized with any text up to 10 characters per line. You can choose from 5 different colors and finishes, and 6 different sizes. It’s one of the most sought-after automotive gifts on Etsy right now, too!
Your loved one will (hopefully) never be late to another family get-together again if you get them this awesome Wall Clock made from an upcycled clutch pressure plate from ANGWheelsIn on Etsy! As an added bonus, it ships free to the US!
Trendy gift recipients will be elated to receive this custom car gearbox neon sign from KudetaStore on Etsy! It comes in 3 sizes and fully customizable color options from more than 10 choices. It also ships free to the US, and comes from an Etsy Star Seller. This would make a great group gift for friends or several family members to chip in on.
Stay tuned for another edition of our Gift Guides for Gearheads later this month! The last few years of shutdowns, lockdowns, and pandemic related woes have hit small businesses the hardest, so if you’re able we’d love to encourage you to shop small whenever possible. We’ll be back with fresh new options and suggestions for personalized and unique gift giving for all the car lovers in your life. And feel free to leave your gift suggestions in the comments!