To avoid the old cliche that dads are hard to buy for, we’ve been racking our brains at the Parkers HQ, thinking up the best Father’s Day gift ideas we could imagine. We’ve tried to cover as many bases as possible here and a variety of price points to hopefully help you find the perfect gift possible.
Father’s Day is on the 16th of June 2024, which means you have a couple of days left to pick up the best gift you can. Anything from this list is sure to be far better than some novelty cufflinks or other generic dad rubbish that’ll live in the shed for an eternity.
From the old faithful gifts of tools and bottles of car cleaner to experience days and even a suitably automotive kitchen accessory, we have created what we hope to be a definitive list of genuinely useful gifts just in time for Father’s Day.
Useful, sleek, and clever, the Tile Mate Bluetooth Item Finder is a clever way to keep track of your car keys. Compatible with Apple and Android, this device will ensure you never lose them again. I’ve been using my Tile key tracker for a month now, and I cannot sing its praises enough. As a forgetful person, being able to ring my car keys has saved me so much time. I can even use the Tile to call my mobile if I misplace that. It’s a nifty security gadget that makes life better and an excellent gift idea.
A simple yet tech-filled dash cam that will happily sit out of the way, the Navitel R2 is a great gift idea for any motorist. Offering full HD recording, a night vision mode and parking sensor, this dash cam is easy to install and will provide irrefutable evidence in the event of a collision. It’s also budget-friendly.
Modern cars are complicated things, full of electronics that can go wrong at a moment’s notice. The benefit of more advanced tech in car is that diagnostic equipment can now accurately pickup errors, keeping you informed and potentially saving you cash. Carly is a basic OBDII scanner that’s linked to your phone and a nifty little gift idea too.
Autoglym is a stalwart of cleaning products, and this premium collection of the latest and greatest would make an amazing gift idea for any petrolhead. Within the quality red fabric storage bag, you'll get pretty much everything you could need to clean a car. Standout products include the Rapid Ceramic Spray and UHD Shampoo, both of which will make paintwork look totally stunning.
DIY may be fun, but endless use of a traditional screwdriver will lead to tired wrists and even some joint pain. Take the hassle out of DIY with an electric screwdriver like this example from Bosch. Scoring the full five stars when we tested it, it really did revolutionise how I did DIY. Well-made, easy to use and full of torque, you'll never know what life was like before one.
This can turn a supermini into your own personal spa. Using 11 air pockets to deliver a massage as you drive, it's designed to alleviate discomfort with five intensity settings. This is an investment piece, but worthwhile investment for someone who covers lots of miles or simply enjoys a good massage. It's powered by the car's 12V socket and is made from vegan leather to remain comfortable.
Give the gift of car sparkle with this incredibly impressive ceramic detailer from Gyeon. Suitable for all exterior surfaces, including glass, it's a versatile product that's capable of delivering some seriously hydrophobic paint protection.
An improvement over classic hose connectors, QuickHose aims to make using a hose less messy and fussy. This smart-looking kit is a great gift idea; it neatly holds the excellent universal tap adapters, hose connector, and nozzle in place, ready for car cleaning or gardening duties. Made from UV-resistant plastics, it's a tough option and will make hose use a lot easier.
Something every dad would be thrilled to receive, a quality set of steel shelves and quality organisation gear. Organise a shed or garage with ease using this bundle; it is safe in the knowledge everything will fit together and last. For your money, you get two shelving units, 15 parts bins, a ladder, a toolbox, and a selection of plastic boxes. It's a lot of kit for the money and an underrated choice for Father's Day.
One for culinary dads here, Peugeot has been making excellent spice mills for longer than it’s been making cars. Made in France, these rechargeable spice mills are a stylish and luxurious touch for any kitchen, and a subtle car gift for the more discerning enthusiast.
I've been using the set for a couple of days now and I love them. The brushed metal feels so sturdy in my hand and I’d never thought I’d need electronic help with salt and pepper, but they’re so good that I’d be lost without them.
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