10 Best Budget Gifts to Give Car Lovers This Christmas

'Tis the season of Christmas once again. And now that gift-giving is just around the corner, what better way to make car lovers happy than to give them great gifts that won't cost you an arm and leg to buy?

Here are 10 gift suggestions you can give to car lovers this Christmas. Not only are they affordable, but they're also highly-recommended by many consumers as well.

Our price-range here is from P100 to around P9,000, so choose the best ones that fall within your budget.

Phone Holder

Mobile phone holders make staying connected at all times much easier and more convenient than ever. These universal smartphone mounts are easy to install, and they are also durable for the normal wear and tear that comes with daily driving.

Recommended Phone Holders:

• Mpow MCM11 Grip Magic Air Vent Car Mount - P600
• Omaker Car Mount Holder 3-In-1 Air Vent Cell Phone Holder Cradle Dashboard Windshield Universal - P1,500
• Scosche MagicMount Power Socket Mount with Dual USB Charging Ports - P2,000

Car Dashcams

Car dashcams have a lot of benefits for any driver. It provides an extra layer of security, because it can record incidents that can be used to prove what really happened to you should an accident happen. Dashcams are also valuable to prevent insurance fraud, giving you proof if a person is "faking" an injury just to get money from your insurance.

Recommended Dashcam:

• Pruveeo F5 Dashcam - P5,397

Key Finder

Finding keys can be a nightmare sometimes, so what better way to make it easy for forgetful drivers than a key finder? Good key finders now sync to your mobile phone (through Bluetooth), and they have apps that helps you track your keys via GPS.

Recommended Key Finder:

• Tile Mate - P3,000-P4,500

GPS Navigations System

Do you have cash to spare for a more expensive gift? Then you should give GPS navigation systems for those who are always on the go. And while a lot of drivers think that they can handle directions on their own, a good entry-level GPS navigation system (like  the  recommended Garmin Drive 51) will give you the following:

• Preloaded with detail maps of Indonesia / Myanmar / Philippines / Vietnam
• Driver alerts for dangerous curves, speed changes, railroad crossings, animal crossings and more
• TripAdvisor ratings for travel points of interests such as hotels, restaurants and attractions
• Easily search addresses and millions of points of interest

Recommended GPS Navigations System:

• Garmin Drive 51 Entry Level GPS Navigation System - P8,000-P9,000

Bluetooth Car Audio Cassette Adapter

Those who own classic or vintage cars might stubbornly refuse to update their vehicles with anything modern, but the Bluetooth car audio cassette adapter gives them two benefits: it's subtle enough to blend in with their car's cassette radio system, and it's modern enough to sync phones for listening to music and calling someone, hands-free.

Recommended Bluetooth Cassette Adapter:

ION Bluetooth Cassette Adapter (Music Receiver for Cassette Decks) – P4,000-P5,000

USB Charger

We consider this one of the most essential items that should always be inside a car. So even if the recipient of this gift already has one, it's still a good idea to give them an extra charger just in case the other one gets lost somewhere.

Most USB chargers can only accommodate one device when charging, so giving one with multi-ports will be "heaven sent" for someone who lives and breathes gadgets.

Recommended USB Chargers:

• Scosche USBC242M - P1,900-P2,500
• Aukey CC-T11 3-Port Car Charger with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 - P1,000-P2,000

Car Cleaning Kits / Car Cleaning Crates

This is for the practical driver who likes his or her vehicle clean at all times. The good thing about buying car cleaning kits is that you can choose which to include, depending on your budget. And believe us, all drivers who love to take good care of their cars will appreciate this gift.

There are actually a lot of car cleaning products in the market today, but many car fanatics swear by Turtle Wax and Meguiar’s.

Recommended Car Cleaners:

TURTLE WAX

Turtle Wax is already well-known around the world, and is primarily known for its car wax products. It also offers other great products that offer good value for your money.

• Turtle Wax T-6 Carnuaba Cleaner Wax - P450
• Turtle Wax T-529 Label & Sticker Remover - P550
• Turtle Wax T-222R Super Hard Shell Paste Wax - P450
• Turtle Wax T-930 1-Step Dash and Glass Interior Cleaner - P450
• Turtle Wax T-240KT Headlight Lens Restorer - P750
• Turtle Wax T-234KT Scratch Repair Kit - P1,100
• Turtle Wax 50654 Power Out Odor X Door Eliminator and Refresher - P550
• Turtle Wax T-440 Interior 1 Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Stain Remover - P500

MEGUIAR'S

Meguiar’s has a lot of good reviews from consumers. However, a lot of its products are a bit more expensive than Turtle Wax's, so it would be practical to buy its products in bulk (kits or packs) to save a few pesos.

• Meguiar's G3300 Paint Restoration Kit - P3,800
• Meguiar's G3501INT DA Compound Power Pack - P1,800
• Meguiar's G3503INT DA Waxing Power Pack - P1,800

Still, their individual products offer a lot of value as well, and many last longer compared to its competitors. It would be smart to include them as well.

• Meguiar's G3626 Ultimate wash wax - P1,475
• Meguiar's G3626 Ultimate Waterless Wash -P2,085
• Meguiar's A3714 Water Spot Remover - P1,299

Car Seat Protector

Thinking of buying a gift for someone with a small child? Then the car seat protector is the perfect gift you can give them.

These car seat protectors will keep a child's car seats secure in his place. The best ones are water-resistant, with a lot of area for coverage. They should also be LATCH compatible.

Car seat protectors should also work for all types of car seats, whether they're for infants or toddlers. Some, like the Munchkin, Brica, Seat Guardian also has storage organizers and stretchable height panels for a better fit.

Recommended Car Seat Protector:

• The Munchkin, Brica, Seat Guardian (from 0-8 years old) - P1,200-P2,000

Car Statement T-Shirts

Who says you can’t combine cars and a bit of fashion statement in your gift? Car shirts can be a great way to let a driver's individuality stand out. What's more, it's also a good way to show their loyalty to their favorite car brand.

And the fun part is they'll look good wearing them.

Recommended Car Statement T-Shirt Manufacturer:

• Karco -  price range is at P450-P800

Backseat Massagers

Traffic can be a stressful experience for many, but tools like massagers can be a great help to lessen the stress. Most back massagers attach to chairs easy use. They warm and dig deep at the back to get the knots and tensions out.

Car massagers can be a hit for lady drivers, since it feels like they're getting pampered while they're driving at the same time. It's a bit like multi-tasking--something which a lot of women are quite good at.

Recommended Car Massager:

• Zyllion Shiatsu Massage - P2,500-P4,000