How do you begin to search for car stocking fillers for anybody? It appears that Christmas is just around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about the right presents for the important people in your life. We've covered a whole range of car gifts for petrolheads and even diverted into separate brands.
While finding larger gifts is hard enough, buying non-generic car stocking fillers for others can be a nightmare, especially if they happen to be for self-confessed petrolheads.
There are many different genres that your petrolhead loved one might be into. From books to model cars and even gaming, the automotive industry expands into so many areas. For example, we've even created a guide on Porsche-related gifts. It just goes to show how much money there is within a brand.
Best car stocking fillers at a glance:
Editor's pick: Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Car Shampoo and Conditioner - buy from Amazon
Best car stocking filler for model car fans: Hot Wheels Team Transport BMW M Set - buy from Amazon
Best car stocking filler for F1 fans: F1 2023 - buy from Amazon
But don't worry, if our BMW gift guide among others isn't helpful enough. CAR has your back with a list of what we'd happily receive as our car stocking fillers. Though to be faithfully honest, some gifts will fit in bigger socks than others.
The best car stocking fillers
Editor's pick
Via Meguiar'sDescription
Instead of fancy people shampoo, fancy car shampoo is sure to be appreciated. This wash from
Pros
- pH neutral
- Can also be used as snow foam
Cons
- They could've offered a larger bottle
Best cleaning kit stocking filler
Via AutoglymDescription
The perfect gift for someone whose obsessed with maintaining a shiny finish on their car,
Pros
- Incredibly useful cleaning kit
- Microfibre towels a nice touch
Cons
- Wash mitt not included
The best stocking filler gift for car detailers
Via 26JPNDescription
A really good set of detailing brushes will take car cleaning to the next level which is why we
Pros
- Won't damage your paintwork
- Strong enough to deal with dirt
Cons
- Some won't appreciate the boar hair use
The best complete car cleaning kit stocking filler
Via AutoglymDescription
On the larger end of the Autoglym cleaning kit scale, we have the Supreme Car Care Cleaning Kit.
Pros
- Very comprehensive cleaning kit
- Includes good quality mitt and microfibre towels
Cons
- Some de-icer spray would've been a nice addition
The best motoring book stocking fillers
The best stocking filler book for trivia nerds
Via Sniff PetrolDescription
Does the car enthusiast in your life live for weird car facts and anecdotes? Well in that case
Pros
- Ideal for car nerds
- Loads of facts to behold
Cons
- Maybe too boring for some
The best stocking filler book for fans of left-field cars
CARDescription
We've read this book for one of our previous editions of the monthly CAR Book Club. We find it to
Pros
- Fulfilled with interesting and fascinating stories
- Lots to learn - even for car experts
Cons
- A couple of cars in there aren't that lost or forgotten
The best stocking filler book for classic car fans
Via FUELDescription
Offering a big dollop of nostalgia and showcasing some witty and iconic car brochures, this book
Pros
- Fascinating dive through period car brochures
- Lots of different marques and models
Cons
- Not long enough
The best stocking filler book for quizzing fun
Via David MilloyDescription
There are 150 multiple choice car questions in this cool pocket-sized book. And if that's not
Pros
- Great book for quizzing your car friends
- Great value
Cons
- Quizzing isn't for everyone
The best toy car stocking fillers
Best Lego stocking filler gift
Via LegoDescription
The Speed Champions series by Lego has taken the market with both hands as a plethora of cars
Pros
- Great value
- The best detail out of the Speed Champions cars
Cons
- Only one colour and spec
The best for toy car collectors
Via Hot WheelsDescription
We're certain that a lot of you CAR readers are deeply into BMW's M division products. From M3s to
Pros
- Ideal for any BMW M fan
- Makes for a wonderful display
Cons
- E39 M5s don't suit white that much, do they?
Best stocking filler for a Japanese car lover
Via Hot WheelsDescription
If you like your cars Japanese, tuned and with a flatbed truck included, this is the stocking
Pros
- Great gift for Japanese car fans
- Truck has movable bed
Cons
- Arguably not as cool as the BMW set
12. Forza Motorsport
Best stocking filler for Forza fans
Via Turn10Description
It's taken a while (since 2017!) for Forza to release a new Motorsport game after the hype of
Pros
- Fresh reboot of the Forza Motorsport Series
- Healthy list of cars
Cons
- Some cars will probably be reserved as DLC
13. F1 2023
Best stocking filler for F1 fans
Via EA SportsDescription
Verstappen took the title via a sprint race. Some fans of the sport are against it and would
Pros
- Realistic F1 environments and team feedback
- Improved graphics
Cons
- Bit too hardcore for some
The best value gaming gear lever
Via LogitechDescription
This compact and great-value gear lever is compatible for the Logitech G29/G290 or G923 gaming
Pros
- Easy to install
- Ideal lever for the casual gamer
Cons
- Quality of the shifts isn't the best in the world
The best miscellaneous stocking fillers for petrolheads
Best stocking filler candle
Description
That's right, the world of motorsport and smelly candles have collided and this is the result.
Pros
- Soya based
- Looks fantastic
Cons
- Not the strongest scent
A stylish Eau de Toilette
Description
Luxury car manufacturers and aftershave go together like Rolls and Royce, so it's only natural
Pros
- Nice bottle
- Strong Eau de Toilette
Cons
- Subjective smell
The best stocking filler gift for travellers
Via Hydro FlaskDescription
We like the Coffee Flask from Hydro Flask for a number of reasons. It actually keeps fluids hot
Pros
- Ideal replacement for many cups and bottles
- Well-made
Cons
- Limited choice in colours
The best stocking filler gift for winter mornings
Via ChichilDescription
Icy windows are a real pain to clean which makes this quality ice scraper the perfect gift for any
Pros
- Fantastic quality ice scraper
- Ideal for harsh winter mornings
Cons
- Doesn't come with any extras
The best car charger stocking filler gift
Via VLEDDescription
And along came USB-C. The saint all-in-one USB connection we've been hankering for since USB came
Pros
- Great way to charge any phone on the move
- Fits into 12V sockets and cigarette lighters
Cons
- Not the fastest way to charge your phone
The best motoring themed coffee
Via Ride and GrindDescription
It seems that coffee blends into car culture a lot more seamlessly than it needs to. There are
Pros
- A cool story behind the brand
- You're supporting a small business
Cons
- The packaging could be a tad more engaging
How you can generate more car stocking fillers ideas
You can always filter by brand if you know your gift recipient well. For example, if they're a fan of cars bearing the three-pointed star, they would probably like a car stocking filler something from our Mercedes gift guide. It could be anything from a t-shirt, a book, an umbrella with a 300SL gear knob as a handle, or a model car. There is something for everyone as far as motoring gifts go.
Then again, car books are great too as car stocking fillers. They often have all bases covered in terms of being a substantial gift to someone that'll last forever in someone's memory. Small ones that fit in stocking fillers are reassuringly affordable as well. Little quiz or quick fact books are sublime answers to the stocking question.
But perhaps if the car stocking fillers are well... quite large. Then a car advent calendar for a loved one would be a fabulous way to treat a petrolhead over the course of December. And these car stocking fillers can be achieved without necessarily breaking the bank either, which is handy.
Aaron Hussain is a commercial content writer at Bauer Media writing for Parkers and CAR. He is obsessed with classic cars and anything with a fascinating story to tell.