Summer is over. Halloween is over. It’s now time for the festive period! While there’s a good chance that you’ve already started Christmas shopping for those closest to you, you may find yourself stuck on what you can buy for a motoring enthusiast in your life. Of course, it’s highly unlikely that you’ve got enough cash lying around to order them a flash new car, VW dealership, Vindis,  have a few other fantastic Christmas gift ideas to tempt you…

A dash cam

This is an essential piece of tech nowadays. This is because they can produce high-quality video footage while a motorist is getting from A to B, which could then be used to prove exactly what happened in the event of a road incident and protect someone from false insurance claims. Purchase this gadget for a car fanatic and you may well even save them money. Why? Because some insurance companies now offer substantial savings on car insurance premiums for drivers who state they have dash cams fitted in their vehicle. However, be careful when buying a dash cam is you must make sure it has high-quality imagery. Some devices on the market record such poor footage that the shots are unable to be used when making a case that a driver isn’t to blame after a road incident. It could also be important to make sure the camera has GPS location tracking. This element will enable motorists to pinpoint exactly where they were at the time a road incident took place. G-force sensors which save moments of high G-force automatically are also recommended, as well as a parking mode that sees the gadget begin to record footage without a human prompt if it senses a collision or impact while a vehicle is parked up.

Parking sensors

If your Christmas gift is for someone who doesn’t have a brand-new car, look into parking sensors. These can serve to take the stress out of parking and can be a welcome addition to older models. Say hello to the EchoMaster Rear Parking Display System. Made up of four matt black sensors, which blend in perfectly with the majority of black bumpers but can be fully painted too, the system also includes a colour display and buzzers so that those behind the wheel have a better understanding about how close they are to objects when carrying out a parking maneuver. Those embarrassing moments such as clipped bollards can be a thing of the past for motorists who make use of this tech.

Forza Horizon 4

Stepping away from the actual vehicle, have you considered buying them Forza Horizon 4 as a Christmas Gift? The latest open-world racing game from Playground Games, players will be able to compete in a huge number of single-player and multiplayer races and so many more challenges whilst collecting 450 cars from 100 licensed manufacturers. For Brits though, arguably the most appealing aspect of the game is that it’s all set in the United Kingdom — drivers could very well have many moments of thinking “I know this spot” as they race past Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, through various villages and towns which make up the Cotswolds, across the Scottish capital Edinburgh, and so many more recognisable locations. It was stated by IGN that “open-world racing has never looked as good as it does in Forza Horizon 4” and USGamer pointed out that the title “is one of a handful of showcase games that truly ought to sell you on an Xbox One X and a 4K TV”, you know you’re buying someone a high-quality game that they’ll enjoy for hours too.

Track day experience

A way to really get adrenaline pumping is by purchasing a thrilling driving experience as a Christmas gift. You have so many options to choose from throughout the UK. Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey has both track and off-road experiences available, for instance, which take place on the iconic Brooklands motor racing circuit and a 10-acre terrain respectively. Meanwhile, the Platinum Supercar Thrill gives motorists the chance to get behind the wheel of some of the world’s most exotic supercars and put the pedal to the metal for two laps of the famous Goodwood Racing Circuit. For the real daredevils out there, consider the Paul Swift Ultimate Stunt Driving Experience. Held at the home of British F1, Silverstone, this experience sees seven-time British Motorsport champion and Top Gear’s stunt driver, Paul Swift, teaching drivers all about stunt driving. Your friend or loved one will be completing 360-degree handbrake turns, J-turns and so many more pulse-pounding maneuvers before they know it.

A National Trust membership

If high speeds aren’t their thing, why not think about treating them to a National Trust membership instead? With a National Trust membership, the recipient will gain free entry to over 500 lovely locations situated through England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This includes a raft of historic houses and castles, as well as heritage sites in Scotland which are looked after by the National Trust for Scotland. The membership can even be used further afield than the British Isles, as the card grants access to awe-inspiring locations in destinations like Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe. As an added extra, the membership provides free parking at most of National Trust car parks too. Hopefully, this guide will have provided you with food for thought for the perfect Christmas gift present for those with a keen interest in motoring. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Sources:

https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/dash-cams/article/how-to-buy-the-best-dash-cam https://www.gamespot.com/articles/forza-horizon-4-xbox-onepc-reviews-roundup/1100-6462018/

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