11 Christmas gift ideas for a boyfriend who loves cars
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For a boyfriend who loves cars, the best Christmas gifts speak his language: a detailing kit, a Porsche 911 model, a LEGO Technic build or a track day, plus one gift with a story, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) whose final level is set in Almaty and whose last letter is yours.
11 Christmas gift ideas for a boyfriend who loves cars
A game with a final level in Almaty Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your relationship rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a city ringed by mountains. 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 detailing kit
Meguiar’s, Chemical Guys or Gtechniq: wash, wax, microfibre towels and a wheel brush. Around $60-200.
A Porsche 911 scale model
A 1:18 model from Minichamps or Norev in the colour he dreams about. Around $50-250.
A LEGO Technic car
A big Technic set such as a sports car is a few evenings of calm and a display piece. Around $200-450.
A track day
A morning on a circuit in a sports car. Check dates and weather rules. Around $150-400.
Leather driving gloves
Dents or a local leather maker. Around $50-150.
A dash cam
Viofo, Garmin or Thinkware. Around $100-250.
Pajamas
A flannel set for the quiet days after Christmas. Around $30-70.
A racing board game
Heat: Pedal to the Metal or Formula D. Around $30-60.
Flowers with a note
Unexpected for a car guy, so it works. A potted plant for his garage with a note. From about $30.
A photo book of your road trips
Photos from the drives you have done together. Order by early December. Around $30-60.
Buying for a car person
Car enthusiasts are specific, so check what he owns before buying. If you are unsure, buy a classic: gloves, a detailing kit or a model of a car he loves.
If you do not know cars, ask a friend of his or look at what he saves online.
Order dates
Models and LEGO should be ordered by early December. Experiences, tickets and a personalized game can be ordered much later.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves cars for Christmas?
A detailing kit, a scale model, a LEGO Technic set or a track day, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A track day, a road-trip photo book or a pixel game in which he is the main character and the final level is set in Almaty.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Vouchers and digital gifts work on Christmas Eve. 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 boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com