The best stocking filler gifts for petrolheads

Instead of fancy people shampoo, fancy car shampoo is sure to be appreciated. This wash from Meguiar's is a very effective car shampoo that can also be used as a snow foam. It's pH neutral and won't remove existing paint protection such as wax - and a biodegradable solution too. The shampoo can be diluted at a 1:5 ratio, so it will last a while.

A really good set of detailing brushes will take car cleaning to the next level which is why we recommend buying these 26JPN examples (tried and tested by us) for a keen amateur detailer. They're made using boar hair bristles meaning they're soft enough not to damage paintwork but strong enough to agitate and lift dirt. They're also made using no metal which again reduces the chance of scratches. We've tested them and found them to be excellent.

A wash mitt is an easier and more effective way to wash a car compared to a rag or cloth because it allows you to cover all areas. This one is our favourite because it's very effective and is great value (some branded ones are basically the same but are three times the price).

This is a bona fide car wax that is popular among enthusiasts. It's a paste that will simply provide a durable, no-nonsense carnauba wax coating to protect your paint. It has hydrophobic polymers, too, to help with water beading. Superb to add over a polish.

Does the car enthusiast in your life live for weird car facts and anecdotes? Well in that case this trio of car trivia books will be as sacred as The Lord of the Rings trilogy to them. Each one is packed full of arcane bits of trivia, a sizable chunk of which are focused on British Leyland. It's available as either a trio of ebooks on the Kindle or in print, both making perfect stocking fillers.

Hands up who's been enjoying the smash hit Clarkson's Farm? A genuinely refreshing and interesting show about Jeremy Clarkson and, well, his farm. Well, now there is a book filled with his signature wit that explores behind-the-scenes. The book itself is made up of his columns and will be a really enjoyable read.

Offering a big dollop of nostalgia and showcasing some witty and iconic car brochures, this book is a perfect stocking filler for any old car fanatic. Covering brochures from the 1960s to the 1980s what this book lacks in size it more than makes up for in style and imagery. We've had a thumb through and conclude it'd make a spectacular small coffee table book.

There are 150 multiple choice car questions in this cool pocket-sized book. And if that's not enough 2/3 of the book is devoted to discussing the history surrounding each question. Plus, any gift with a Porsche 928 GTS on it gets a nod of approval from us.

A fully-licensed LEGO Ferrari for less than £20 is always going to make an ideal stocking filler gift for a petrolhead. This set is made from 275 parts, includes a Minifigure and recreates one of the best supercars currently on sale. And if a bright red Ferrari isn't to their taste, there are other LEGO Speed Champion models including the Toyota GR Supra and Koenigsegg Jesko.

Did you know that Hot Wheels now does Premium collectable models? There's a massive selection of some of the coolest cars ever to grace the world, all finished in great detail and fitted with rubber tyres. This car transporter and Mercedes 300SL is expertly made and will make a thoughtful gift for any diecast fan. There's ones for Ford and Volkswagen too.

Such a legend is the 037 to any car fan, of rallying in particular. The 037 is not the only model in the Thrill Climbers series, there are quite a few legends to choose from.

And if a collectable die-cast is a little too precious for the recipient, you can always buy some standard Hot Wheels cars which will give hours of fun.

We like the Coffee Flask from Hydro Flask for a number of reasons. It actually keeps fluids hot (up to 12 hours) and cold (up to 24 hours); it's really well made, featuring a grippy powder coated finish; it's easy to clean and great to use; there are several colours and volumes to choose from; and it replaces stupid single-use water bottles.

Icy windows are a real pain to clean which makes this quality ice scraper the perfect gift for any driver. The scarper is designed to deal with the harshest of Nordic winters meaning it'll easily cope here in Britain. It also comes with a handy case and features a little notch for clearing wiper blades too.

And along came USB-C. The saint all-in-one USB connection we've been hankering for since USB came along in the late nineties and was then also hailed as a saint. Bring your car up to date with a useful USB and USB-C adaptor.

The Silverline Wind-Up Torch is designed as an emergency light source. It weighs almost nothing and is reliable. Wind it up with the foldaway handle for one minute and you get an impressive 30 minutes of run time.