The whiff of cinnamon is becoming stronger, Chris Rea is packing his emergency breakdown kit and the looming march of advent calendar shopping is growing. Christmas is on the horizon and it’s probably time to start thinking about Christmas gifts.
Buying gifts for any self-confessed car enthusiast can be a minefield, the spectrum of car-themed gifts can make it rather hard to find something really meaningful that’s guaranteed to be appreciated. There is one area you can nail easily, the car-themed calendar.
One of these awesome car-themed advent calendars will go down a storm, providing the recipient with something that’ll last longer than chocolate and is sure to be appreciated.
The best advent calendars for car fans at a glance:
Editor’s choice: Porsche 911 Advent Calendar – Buy now from Amazon UK
Best for playtime: KreativeKraft Advent Calendar – Buy now from Amazon UK
Best tool set: Wera Advent Calendar – Buy now from Amazon UK
The best advent calendar for car fans
On sale
Rrp: $69.97
Rrp: $69.97
Pros
- Easy assembly
- Built-in sound module
Cons
- Not suitable for younger children
Best for retro fans
The 1:24 model features a fully modelled interior and comes with an authentic looking grass patch to park it on. The model also features some accessories to make the camping pitch your own. A small book filled with information about the classic VW. Add in the fact they'll wake up Christmas morning with a new campervan and it's a nice gift idea.
Pros
- No gluing required
- Comes with accompanying book of facts
Cons
- Smaller than expected
Best for playtime
Pros
- Great variety of cars
- Play road on the side of the box
Cons
- Some models are repeated
On sale
And if you don't think they'll appreciate the Mustang, Franzis also offer advent calendar models for the Mercedes G-Wagen, Land Rover Defender and more.
Pros
- Easy to assemble
- No gluing or painting
Cons
- Only suitable for over 14's
Best tool set
Rrp: $69.95
Rrp: $69.95
Pros
- Good selection
- Excellent quality
Cons
- Some tools may be the same as previous years
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