The ultimate Hot Wheels gift guide

Who isn't a fan of Hot Wheels? For over 50 years these die-cast cars have been the ultimate way for youngsters to enjoy the cars they covet in miniature.

Think of all the icons immortalised in die-cast form. From muscles cars to JDM classics to Hot Wheels own creations there are cars for any petrolhead.

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Now offering more cars than ever before, and expanding into video games and premium models, the selection of cars available in miniature is insane. We've chosen our top Hot Wheels picks perfect for any occasion.

The best Hot Wheels gifts

How to find the best Hot Wheels cars

If you're a little deeper into collecting Hot Wheels and know what specific cars you want to add to your collection then Amazon won't cut it. And short of rummaging around toy shops and supermarkets, it can be hard to find the exact models. And when Hot Wheels launch fantastic models all the time, finding the perfect example is essential.

Using eBay

eBay is a real treasure trove of Hot Wheels cars. Here you'll find some of the best cars ever produced with a simple filtering process to find your favourite models (just choose your favourite car and add 'Hot Wheels' in the search bar). I've selected a few of my favourites here but there is a near-endless supply of Hot Wheels on eBay.

Ryan Gilmore is the Deputy Autos and Tools Editor for CAR, specialising in car cleaning and hand tools. With an MA in Automotive Journalism, when he's not testing buckets he can be found looking at old Porsches.

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