These are the perfect 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 last for a couple of weeks at least.

Filled with over 300 tediously dull facts about various cars, this pocket-sized book 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, this small 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.

Small multi-tools can often be considered a bit novel and useless, especially if you're looking at one worth less than a tenner. However, this credit card-sized multi-tool is actually impressive, offering various screwdrivers, a ruler, bottle and can opener and, best of all, a really good box opener.

Perfect for keeping a car clean on the road, this small clip-on 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. This is a great gift for someone who enjoys keeping their car clean.

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.

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.

Another multi-tool, this set hits an impressive price point and includes 14 different functions. It includes a set of pliers, wire cutter, file, blades and a screwdriver attachment, plus the usual bottle and can opener. It folds up and can be stored in the supplied canvas pouch. Draper has an excellent reputation for build quality, and this multi-tool is no different.

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.

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.

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.