Auto Express Christmas gift guide 2025
These are the car-themed gifts that you'll want in your stocking this year
Christmas is almost here (yes really)! So, if you're in need of the perfect festive gift for the car enthusiast in your life, or perhaps just want to treat yourself after a hard year's work, we've got you covered.
Our experts have picked out the latest dash cams, tools, car care kits, and even a thoroughly good book, so you're sure to find the ideal gift from our list of gifting essentials.
Have a very happy Christmas from all at Auto Express...
NilfiskPressure Washers
- Price: from £99
Visit: shop.nilfisk.com
Race driver Eliza Seville trusts Nilfisk to keep her car in top condition - on and off the track. Nilfisk’s high pressure washers deliver a powerful clean with features like the integrated hose reel,foam sprayer and long-life metal pump. They are perfect for cars, bikes, decking, and more. Use code AUTOEXPRESS15 for 15 per cent off all CORE High Pressure Washers (offer ends 30 November).
Sealey RoadStart 12V Jump Starter & Tyre Inflator
- Price: £95
- Visit: sealey.co.uk
This 12V Jump Starter is capable of starting an average 7-litre petrol or 5-litre diesel engine. It’s powered by lithium-ion technology and fully protected against short circuit, overload and reverse polarity. The
RS1200Ti includes an integral LED flashlight with 3 modes - Solid Light, Strobe, and SOS. It’s supplied in a smart storage case that easily fits in a glovebox. The unitincorporates a digitaltyre inflator which reads PSI, KPA and bar with an easy-to-read digital display. It also includes two USB outlets and one type-C inputto supply several full charges for smartphones and tablets/laptops.
AlcoSense Excel personal breathalyser
- Price: £99.99
- Visit: alcosense.co.uk/excel
The AlcoSense Excel breathalyser is your trusty pocket saviour. It can quickly and accurately tell you when you’re clear of alcoholthe morning after the night before. The Excel has a smaller version of exactly the same sensor used by several UK police breathalysers, while functions such as Advanced Temperature Compensation and Deep Air Sampling help ensure accuracy. Don’t leave things to chance after a night out-the Alcosense Excel is a device you can truly rely on with great value and an award-winning design included.
Miofive S1 Ultra (4K+4K) Dual dash cam
- Price: £129.99
- Visit: miofive.com/products/s1-ultra-uk
A dash cam is a highly sensible investment forthe modern motorist and Miofive’s S1 Ultra dual dash cam makes a great gift. With front and rear cameras recording in high-definition 4k and 5G Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, this isaleading unit ofits type. It also features GPS tracking anda24-hour parking mode with collision detection to watch your car even when you aren’t driving it. The night vision technology and heat dissipation tech ensure it’s effective in all conditions and highly durable.
Ring RJS030 ULTRABOOST 1500A Lithium JumpStarter
- Price: £93.49
- Visit: shop.ringautomotive.com
Give the gift of peace of mind this Christmas. The Ring RJS030 ULTRABOOST isahandy piece of kitthat stores easily in your car’s glovebox or boot, ready for emergencies. This compact unit will restartadead battery independently in 3 simple steps, and is suitable for vehicles with up to 6-litre petrol & 3-litre diesel engines. Designed for convenience and efficiency,the unit features unique built-in Ringtelligence safety, including reverse polarity protection and spark-free operation. It includesahandy torch and PD60W fast-charge technology via a USB power bank to enable efficient device charging, too.
Autoglym Supreme CarCare Collection
- Price: £95.99
- Visit: autoglym.com
Treat the car lover in your life to Autoglym’s mighty Supreme Car Care Collection gift kit, featuring nine easy-to-use cleaning products and three accessories. Whether it’s protecting wheels and windows or adding lustre to paintwork and plastic,the Supreme Car Care Collection does it all. The kitincludes Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner, Super Resin Polish, Clean Wheels, Fast Glass, Interior Shampoo and even a Microfibre Wash Mitt. That perfect finish, inside and out, is now virtually guaranteed.
Autoglym Deluxe Exterior Collection
- Price: £84.99
- Visit: halfords.com
Exclusive to Halfords, the Autoglym Deluxe Exterior Collection is for those who wantto cleanse and enhance their car’s exterior, leaving it with a luxurious finish and long-lasting protection. Presented in a handy Autoglym carry case,this essential gift kitincludes seven products and three accessories. You’ll find Magma, Ultra High Definition Shampoo, Rapid Ceramic Spray, Instant Tyre Dressing,aMicrofibre Wash Mitt and an InstaDry cloth.
Formula 1 Cars: The greatest F1 cars from 1950 to the present day
- Price: £30
- Visit: collins.co.uk
This stunning Formula One book showcases 50 iconic F1 cars from 1950 to the modern day. With amazing photography it highlights engineering innovations,their impact on the automotive industry, historic races, great drivers and pioneering engineers. Maurice Hamilton covers the technical specifications ofthe cars and pulls out the amazing stories behind the pictures to appealto every true Formula 1 fan and lover of motor sport. Getthe inside story on the teams, the designers,the famous drivers and the memorable races they were involved in on the world’s greatest race tracks.
MotorFolios: The Ultimate Car Document Organiser
- Price: from £92
- Visit: motorfolios.com
Motor Folios produce beautifully hand-finished, bonded leatherfolders designed to keep every important document for your car in one stylish place. Each Motor Folio is personalised with your vehicle’s details, lined with soft suede and built to last with reinforced corners. It’s an ideal gift for car enthusiasts, collectors and anyone who loves their motor.
AutoSock snow socks
- Price: from £49.99
- Visit: autosockdirect.co.uk
A Christmas stocking gift with a difference,aset of AutoSock snowsocks is an easy way to keep moving safely in snowy conditions. AutoSock textile socks easily fit over yourtyres, maximizing grip and traction to keep you safely moving in icy and snowy conditions.
Nextbase Piqo 1K Dash Cam
- Price: £59 (save £40 until 3rd December)
- Visit: nextbase.co.uk
Give the gift of smarter driving this Christmas with the Piqo 1K Dash Cam. Compact, stylish and packed with cutting-edge tech, it’s designed to protect every journey with crystal-clear1K recording and Emergency SOS -alifesaving feature that can automatically alert services in the event ofaserious accident. Easy to install and effortless to use, Piqo keeps drivers safe and confident on the road, whether it’s the daily commute or a winter getaway. Getthe Piqo 1K Dash Cam for just £59, saving £40, available at Nextbase, Halfords, and Argos until 3rd December.
Overland and Overland + jump starters
- Price: £89.95
- Visit: mobilesolarchargers.co.uk
Winner of the Auto Express ‘Best Jump-starter pack’ tests for the past four years,the MSC Overland and MSC Overland + the perfect antidotes to a flat car battery. The units can be recharged either via the mains or an optional fold-out solar panel, and are also supplied with their own 12V socket to plug straight into your car.
Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax
- Price: £16.95
- Visit: bilthamber.com/product/double-speed-wax
After you’ve finished meticulously cleaning your car, it’s important to make sure your hard work doesn’t go to waste. That’s why a quality wax is a vital part of any home-detailing kit - it providesalayer of protection over the paint while also giving an impressive gloss finish. Bilt Hamber’s Double Speed-Wax is an award-winner that’s both water-repellent and detergent-resistant, giving great-looking results that’ll last. It’s better value than paste waxes, which can be expensive, with Double Speed-Wax coming in atjust £16.95 fora250mltin. An applicator pad and a microfibre cloth are also included.
OSRAM ROADsight 3500R Dash Camera
- Price: £109.99
- Visit: eurocarparts.com
Perfect forthe tech-savvy driver on your Christmas list,the OSRAM ROADsight 3500R dash cam offers peace of mind wrapped in a sleek design. With crystal-clear1,296p front and 1,080p rear recording, GPS tracking, and HDR night vision, it’s idealfor capturing every festive journey. The intuitive 3” display and easy USB-C setup make installation a breeze, while parking mode and collision detection add year-round protection. Whetherfor a new driver or seasoned commuter, this smart gift combines safety and style - making it a thoughtful stocking filler that goes far beyond the holiday season.
GYEON Q2 Wax and Q2M LeatherSet Natural
- Price: from £35
- Visit: mycarcleaning.co.uk/collections/gyeon
GYEON Q2 Wax
It’s a hard job keeping cars in tip-top shape through the winter months, which makes GYEON’s Q2 Wax the ideal gift this season. Super easy to apply and delivering striking results,the wax coating provides incredible water beading and a high level of UV protection. Using their expertise in ceramic coatings, GYEON has crafted a durable, fluorine-based wax that’s perfectfor enthusiasts who love hands-on maintenance. Whether it’s used alone or as a topperfor ceramic-coated cars, Q2 Wax is idealfor all paint types and colours.
GYEON Q2M LeatherSet Natural
Top quality nappa leather interiors look amazing and feel luxurious, butit’s vitalto take good care of the material to keep it atits best for years to come. Fortunately, the Q2M LeatherSet Natural from GYEON gives you everything you need so that your car’s leather upholstery remains in the best possible condition. The set includes Q2M LeatherCleaner Natural, which effortlessly removes everyday grime and restores a flawless matte finish, plus Q2M LeatherCoat REDEFINED, which provides long-lasting protection, making future upkeep ofthe upholstery a breeze.
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