The best Secret Santa gifts for a petrolhead

A simple but effective upgrade for any car is a nice-smelling air freshener. This air freshener from Jelly Belly is a perfect little gift for any car owner. What makes this such a nice Secret Santa gift is that there are multiple scents to choose from, and the scent should easily last for a couple of weeks at least.

Perfect for keeping a car clean on the road, this small bin can hold an empty crisp packet, sweet wrappers and other rubbish without making your car dirty. It features a neat little swing lid and can be emptied easily. It has been designed to fit nicely into a cup holder or in the pouch behind the front seats for rear passengers to make use of. This is a great gift for someone who enjoys keeping their car clean.

Top trumps are fun for all the family. It's the simple concept of besting your friends with your expert knowledge of cars - in this case, supercars. Think you know if more Bugatti Chirons have been produced than the BMW M8 Competition Grand Coupe? Well, now's your chance to prove it and proclaim yourself the ultimate car fan. If you're gifting a set of Top trumps to someone else then we're sure there will be an opportunity to enjoy them too.

Filled with hundreds of tediously dull, yet interesting facts about various cars in each edition, these pocket-sized books will be a welcome addition to any car bore's library of inane car knowledge. With facts on everything from British Leyland Rovers to Nissans, a Boring Car Trivia book will keep a car anorak entertained for a good few hours.

Moving from a sponge to a proper wash mitt is one of the easiest ways of upgrading how you wash your car. This microfibre wash mitt from Kent Car Care will lather up with shampoo better, reduce the chances of scratches and is far more ergonomic to use compared to a traditional sponge. Buy this for someone who's always cleaning their car, and they'll soon spot the difference in results.

A fancier air freshener for the car, Carfume looks fantastic and should provide up to six weeks of freshness. Made from glass and wood, it's a quality item and this particular scent is called Alien Spirit, with notes of oak, jasmine and white amber. How they worked out what an alien smells like is beyond us.

The quality of 26JPN products is exceptional, and these fantastic detailing brushes are the perfect upgrade for anyone who wants to take car cleaning to the next level. This triple pack is made from natural bristles so it doesn't scratch paintwork and makes use of plastic in the handle to prevent any damage.

What better way to treat a car enthusiast than to buy them a subscription of CAR Magazine. CAR magazine is the world's most respected automotive magazine. Every issue is packed with first drives, fearless verdicts, exclusive interviews and stunning photography - it's the car enthusiast's essential modern motoring read.

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If you have a love for LEGO blocks, and a proclivity to watch the Formula 1 racing every weekend then we have the perfect gift for you. Of course, Secret Santa is all about what someone would like, but we believe the best gifts are the ones we'd buy for ourselves. This LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance Race Car is made up 240 pieces which serves as a pull-back toy when completed. It might be your last chance to feel like Lewis Hamilton in that iconic black livery before he departs for the Scuderia.

A really luxurious option for cleaning a car, this shampoo is designed to properly treat car paint and leave a nice smooth and glossy finish. It's pH neutral and is decently concentrated, too, meaning it'll last for a long time. It's the perfect premium gift for a dedicated car cleaner.

Cars and heavy machinery go hand in hand, and what could be more iconic in the world of machinery than the famous JCB? This book contains 75 years of amazing photography and is packed with the rich history of the brand.

Who doesn't enjoy LEGO? No matter how old you are, a decent LEGO set will always make Christmas that little bit better. This set is fully licensed from Audi and is a small recreation of one of the most iconic rally cars of all time.

Where there's a car there's a key, and some people tend to misplace their keys which leads to frustration. Be the hero that your friend, loved-one, or colleague needs by getting a key tracker so their keys are always on hand when needed. The Tile by Life360 tracker doesn't just locate your keys but can also help vice-versa to find your phone, and can even be used as a discreet SOS to alert others of unsafe situations. For a versatile tracker check out the Tile by Life360 Mate.