The holiday season is fast approaching. Do you know what holiday gift you plan to buy your auto enthusiast? Start thinking about it early. It might take a conversation or two to get all the details that you need to get them a great gift this year.
Over the years, we’ve discovered several general categories of car owners and the types of gifts they like best.
Pragmatic Everyday Driver
This type of vehicle owner often has a practical, fuel-efficient vehicle to get them back and forth to work each day. Often, they’ve had it for years and plan to keep it until the tires fall off. For this type of vehicle owner, we suggest equally practical gifts. Consider auto glass repair, auto detailing, and auto window tinting. The repairs and cleaning will keep these pragmatic drivers safe and happy. Window tinting will make their daily commute more pleasant, and temperature controlled.
Collector
The collector knows exactly what their dream vehicle looks like, and they like to add accessories to realize this ultimate version. Shopping for them tends to be very easy. Ask about their dream machine. Watch their eyes light up. Wait for your moment and ask them what the next two add-ons are going to be. Remember those items and visit your local Auto One. We can order exactly what you need. If you can sneak a peak at the dream vehicle in the garage, take a picture of the VIN (often bottom right of the windshield) so we can look up the exact car and truck details for you.
Outdoor Enthusiast
Outdoor enthusiasts come in two types. They either use their vehicle to play outdoors or they use their truck to haul the play vehicles. For the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, and Toyota Land Rover crowd, follow the directions for the Collector, and you’ll quickly know what to buy. For the truck drivers, ask them how their last towing adventure went and listen for any problems they had. Bring those problems to Auto One. We are your local towing experts and have the hitch and hitch accessories to solve most towing problems.
Hand-Me-Down Driver
There are plenty of teenagers and twenty-somethings that are still driving their hand-me-down vehicles. These reliable older cars all have one thing in common. They are missing the bells and whistles of newer models. Remote car starters, new car stereos, heated seats, and driver’s assistance technology are great ways to upgrade a hand-me-down and make it feel new again.
I Don’t Know What Auto Accessories to Get Them
If you are unsure of what the perfect gift is for your automotive enthusiast, consider an Auto One Gift card. You choose the amount. They choose the right accessory and discover a local shop with certified installers.
When you are ready to find your holiday gifts, visit your local Auto One. We have stores across Michigan and in Florida. Our CSRs are a great resource to ask about gift ideas. Our installers have years of experience working with all types of vehicles.
