15 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves cars
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For a partner who loves cars, the best Christmas gifts put them behind the wheel or on the shelf: a track day, driving gloves, a detailing kit or a Porsche 911 model, and a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) that turns your memories into playable levels.
15 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves cars
Your memories as playable levels Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with your partner as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your trips and drives rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A track day
A supervised day on a circuit, often in a supercar. Around $150-500.
Driving gloves
Leather gloves from Dents or Hestra. Around $50-130.
A car detailing kit
Wash, wax and microfibre cloths from Meguiar’s or Chemical Guys. Around $40-100.
A Porsche 911 model
A 1:18 diecast from Minichamps or Norev. Around $50-180.
Pajamas
A soft set for the evening after the drive. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Codenames: Duet or Patchwork. Around $15-35.
A star map
The sky on the night of your first road trip. Around $30-80.
A road trip weekend
A booked route with two stops. From around $200.
A dash camera
A reliable front-and-rear camera. Around $80-200.
A car magazine subscription
A year of a magazine they enjoy. Around $50-120.
A leather key fob
Embossed with their initials. Around $20-50.
A driving game wheel
A Logitech G29 for simulator fans. Around $200-400.
A car-themed book
A coffee-table book of classic cars. Around $30-80.
A handwritten note
Plan the drive you will take next summer. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a car lover
Car people have strong opinions about parts and brands, so avoid buying components for their own vehicle unless you are sure. Experiences, models and care products are safer picks.
Order dates
Track days sell out, so book them early. Models should be ordered by early December. A personalized game and vouchers can be sorted much later.
What should I get my partner who loves cars for Christmas?
A track day, driving gloves, a detailing kit or a model, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game of your memories.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my partner that is not just another object?
A track day or a pixel game in which they are the main character and the levels are your memories.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Experience vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your partner as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Turn your memories into levels
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com