We’ve gathered some great high-end and bargain gift ideas for the gearhead in your life so you don’t have to. And while some are more practical than others, they’re all guaranteed to please.
(This story has been updated since originally posted.)
Father’s Day giveaway
Win this 30th anniversary, Honda of Canada Manufacturing Monopoly game, but don’t expect to use a thimble, shoe or top hat to move around the board. Instead, players of this limited-edition game will fight over the 1986 Accord, 1988 Civic, 1999 Odyssey, 2003 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline or 2012 CR-V. And instead of hotels, players collect automotive showrooms, while the houses have been replaced with garages.
To enter, be the 10th person to email [email protected] with the word "Gearhead" in the subject line. The winner will be notified early June 16. The winner must be able to pick the game up from the Courier’s office on West Fifth Avenue.
Methanol scented candle: If you love the sweet smell of methanol alcohol, this is the candle for you. According to Race Fuel Candles, these are a favourite of dirt track and drag racers everywhere. $19.95 at racefuelcandles.com.
Car care kit: Canadian Tire has car care kits starting at $10.99 for a three-pack Simoniz Tire Foam and Glass Cleaner to $31.99 for the Simoniz Platinum Gift Pack. Various prices at canadiantire.ca.
Racing-style office chair: I found this Racecar High-Back Executive Chair by ViscoLogic at wayfair.ca on sale for $111.99 CAD, but the sky’s the limit if you have the budget.
Chevy seatbelt belt: To be clear, this belt is intended to hold up your pants, NOT to act as a seat belt extender. These belts are made with an authentic metal seat belt buckle featuring a classic Chevrolet bowtie emblem. $21.95 US at chevymall.com.
Good quality dash camera: I found several models on Amazon for well under $100, but if you’re looking for quality the website also features cameras such as the THINKWARE F770 Full 1080P HD with Sony Exmor sensor with built-in wifi, traffic enforcement warning and super night vision for $509.
LEGO Caterham Seven 620R: Build your own display model of the stylish Caterham Seven 620R in LEGO bricks. The model features a removable nose cone, engine, engine cover and trunk that opens and contains four axle stands. $100 CAD at some Indigo and Chapters stores as well as at shop.lego.com.
Gas can flask: This flask is not meant to encourage anyone to drink and drive, but instead to celebrate all things automotive. This miniature gas can holds up to six ounces of booze.
BCAA emergency roadside assistance membership: With basic annual plans starting at $75, peace-of-mind is a bargain.
Gas Cards: You name the price.
Car wash or detailing: You can spend as much or as little as you want on a gift card to your favourite car wash.
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