Our selection of unique gifts for new drivers: new driver gifts such as a dash cam, a jump starter and a tyre inflator. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves driving.
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1Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
The Dash Cam Mini 3 is about the size of a car key, so it tucks away behind the rear-view mirror. It records 1080p video with a 140-degree view and a built-in polariser that cuts windscreen glare, saves footage automatically if it detects an incident, and responds to voice commands.
Pros
Small enough to hide behind the mirror.
Saves footage after an incident.
Voice control.
Cons
Needs a memory card.
Parking features need constant power and a subscription.
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2NOCO Boost Plus GB40 jump starter
A flat battery on a cold morning is every driver's nightmare, and this sorts it without waiting for help. NOCO's GB40 is a 1000-amp lithium jump starter for petrol engines up to 6 litres and diesels up to 3 litres, good for up to 20 starts per charge. It also charges a phone and has a 100-lumen torch.
Pros
Up to 20 jump starts per charge.
Spark-proof with reverse polarity protection.
Doubles as a power bank and torch.
Cons
Diesels over 3 litres need a bigger model.
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3High Road TrashStash car bin, black
A car bin sounds dull, but it's the gift that keeps a cherished car tidy. The TrashStash hangs from a headrest and has a spring-loaded lid that stays shut, so rubbish and smells stay inside. The lining is leakproof and wipes clean, so there are no bin bags to buy.
Pros
Leakproof, wipe-clean lining.
Lid stays closed.
No liners needed.
Cons
Takes up some rear legroom.
Not much of a surprise as a present.
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4Ring TYREinflate 20 digital tyre inflator
A 12V tyre inflator with a digital gauge that reads in PSI, bar and kPa. It plugs into the car's socket and lives in the boot.
Pros
Digital gauge for PSI, bar and kPa.
Plugs into the 12V socket.
Cons
Slower than a garage air line.
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5Meguiar's Ultimate Wash & Wax
For people who wash their car every Sunday. Meguiar's Ultimate Wash & Wax cleans and leaves a layer of carnauba and polymer wax at the same time, which keeps the shine going between proper wax jobs.
Pros
Washes and waxes in one go.
Cons
It tops up wax, so it won't replace a full wax.
Bottle size differs between the UK and US.
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6eufy SmartTrack Card Bluetooth item finder
A thin card-shaped tracker that fits in a wallet and works with Apple Find My. It rings when the wallet is lost.
Pros
Wallet-sized.
Works with Find My.
Cons
Needs an iPhone to find it.
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7Thermos Icon travel tumbler, Rock Cap Green, 470ml
A steel travel tumbler with a leak-proof lid and a rubber grip. It keeps coffee hot for hours on a commute or walk.
Pros
Keeps drinks hot for hours.
Leak-proof lid.
Cons
Not dishwasher safe for the lid on every wash.
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8Contigo Byron SnapSeal travel mug, 470ml
A leakproof travel mug with a one-hand SnapSeal lid. It fits most car cup holders.
Pros
Leakproof.
One-hand lid.
Cons
Plastic parts wear over time.
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9Bosch UniversalPump 18V cordless air pump
A cordless pump for tyres, balls and inflatables that stops at a set pressure.
Pros
Stops at set pressure.
Cordless.
Cons
Battery sold separately for some kits.
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10VIOFO A119M Pro 4K mini dash cam
A small 4K dash cam with GPS, parking mode and WiFi for saving clips to a phone.
Pros
4K recording.
Parking mode.
Cons
Needs hard-wiring for parking mode.
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What to buy someone who loves driving their first car
The best gifts for new drivers deal with the things that go wrong in the first year: a flat battery, a soft tyre or a minor bump. A jump starter and a tyre inflator cover the first two, and a dash cam records what happens in the third. A phone holder keeps navigation in view. Check the car's power socket and what the driver already keeps in the boot before buying.
How we picked these gifts for new drivers
We picked each product for what new drivers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
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