With the festive season fast approaching, we’ve put together a list of amazing and affordable gift ideas for the car lover in your life.

1) Personalised car mug – this is a lovely gift for any car enthusiast. Personalise a mug with their favourite car and add their name or a special message from you.

2) Car-themed calendar – the gift which keeps on giving the whole year long! Your petrol-head friend can hang this at home or at work and daydream about the 12 stunning cars that feature in the calendar.

3) Smartphone holder – smartphone holders keep smartphones secure and prevent them from disappearing under your seat! They also make it much easier to use your smartphone as a sat-nav.

4) Car cuff-links – available in a range of designs and colours, a pair of car-themed cuff-links are sure to complete the look for any car enthusiast.

5) Personalised number plate – this is a gift that will definitely impress a motor-head. Personalised number plates can be as cheap as £30 but be warned that prices can increase very steeply depending on the registration you choose.

6) Race tickets – does the car enthusiast in your life feel the need for speed? If so, there are numerous racing events scheduled each year (such as Formula 1) and tickets to one of these would make a fantastic present and give them something to look forward to.

7) Supercar driving experience – treat your car-loving friend to an exhilarating day out and the chance to fly around a circuit in the car of their dreams. There are a huge variety of experiences and price ranges available to pick from so make sure you shop around to find the best deal.

8) Heated massage seat cover – this is a great gift for anyone who spends a lot of time in their car. The massage functionality will soothe away any traffic-induced rage and it can be easily transported for use in the house or office too.

9) Racing video games – there are plenty of different racing games available for every type of gaming console. Thanks to advances in technology, racing games provide a thrilling and immersive experience which is sure to get the adrenaline of any car fan racing.

10) Car care kit – if the car lover in your life spends more time grooming their car than themselves, this could be the perfect gift for them.