12 New Year gift ideas for your dad who loves cars
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Looking for New Year gifts for your dad who loves cars? Start with an advanced driving lesson, a Lego Technic supercar or driving gloves, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that plays your memories back. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 New Year gift ideas for your dad who loves cars
A pixel game that plays your memories back Our product
oin turns your shared memories into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your shared memories 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
An advanced driving lesson
A skid-control or advanced driving course with an instructor. Around $120-350.
A Lego Technic supercar
A build for a quiet weekend, such as the Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Around $50-450.
Driving gloves
Leather gloves from a brand like Autodromo. Check the size. Around $40-150.
A dash cam
A reliable Garmin or Nextbase, installed behind the mirror. Around $70-200.
A Porsche 911 model
A 1:18 or 1:43 scale diecast from Minichamps or Bburago of a car on his wish list. Around $60-200.
A spa day
A massage voucher and a quiet afternoon to switch off. Around $60-200.
A table for midnight
A booking with a view of the fireworks. Around $50-200.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent he will like. Around $20-80.
A breakfast delivery
Pastries, fruit and coffee delivered to the door. Around $25-70.
A cars-and-coffee morning
A weekend meet with coffee and a drive afterwards. It costs little.
A box of the year
A shoebox of tickets, notes and small things collected over the past year. It costs little.
Buying for a car lover
A true enthusiast usually has the basics, so go for something with a story: a diecast of a dream car, a Lego Technic build or a day on a circuit.
Experiences usually beat accessories here.
Buying for your dad
Gifts for a dad work best when they are practical and personal. Choose something he will use, then add a line about a memory.
Time together is often the real request.
If you are shopping at the last minute
Spa vouchers, table bookings and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note about the year ahead.
New Year is about what comes next, so tie the gift to a plan: a trip, a class, a habit you will start together.
What should I get my dad who loves cars for New Year?
An advanced driving lesson, a Lego Technic supercar or driving gloves all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that plays your memories back.
What is a unique New Year gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end that looks ahead. It gives him a memory instead of another object. A game with him behind the wheel of your story suits the mood.
Can I send my dad a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Spa vouchers and digital gifts arrive the same day. 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 dad?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your dad, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a dad who likes a personal gift. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from family memories, and plays in a browser with no install, so there is nothing to set up.
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