There’s only a week left to purchase advent calendars and for the vehicle lovers in your life, we’ve sourced the best car-related advent calendars on the market…
Halfords sell a few advent calendars lacking in chocolate but full of exciting tools and trinkets, including Einhell’s set of practical hand tools, bit and socket wrench inserts, cutting and measuring tools all for a heavily reduced £29.99 down from £50! However, our favourite is Halfords own brand Advent Calendar that builds up to a complete 1/4″ socket set by Christmas Eve. You can pick this DIY Santa image Clad beast of a box for £30.
From the engineer to the fan – the next car advent calendar that caught our Christmas eye was that from Oracle Red Bull Racing. It’s an official licensed product and results in a high quality model of Verstappen’s legendary RB20 racing car. Not only that but the calendar supplies realistic engine sounds… So not one to open if you have an early start on weekday mornings! This advent calendar is available at MenKind and it’s been reduced by £20 so you can pick it up for £59.
If the recipient of your pre-Christmas gift would rather role their sleeves up improving their own wheels, then the ‘Ultimate Detailing’ Infinity Wax advert calendar may be more their cup of tea. This candy cane design inspired box of delights offers a different 50ml product behind every door, from Tyre Coat to Sherbet Lemon Air Freshner. You can pick this car care lovers dream present up from £54.99.
Back to the vehicle fans that would rather stay cosy inside – Boots have another boredom-busting, model building adventure in their advent calendar from Volkswagen… The Franzis VW Bulli Surf Advent Calendar promises, in their words “a delightful dose of nostalgia and creativity right in your living room… Kiss winter blues goodbye as you embark on a crafting journey that’ll have you yearning for sandy beaches, palm trees, and waves crashing beneath a sunlit sky.” Far be it from us to say that’s a big promise – looking at the VW Bulli’s sunny orange exterior and surf vibes we’re sure you’ll be transported via this perfect build-up to the festive season. Now available at MenKind for the sale price of £34.50 plus P&P
For the person that wants to be able to work on life-size cars and a range of DIY projects and Christmas fun, our final pick is the Makita 2025 Advent Calendar. It’s the priciest calendar at around £80 (it’s available from several suppliers but the price differs slightly and some offer free delivery) but its design and the high quality gifts within make it a premium gift with a little bit of everything… In the countdown to the big day the lucky recipient will reveal everything from masonry drill bits and hex key wrenches to a bottle opener and cookie cutters!
At the time of publishing UK Planet Tools still had the Makita advent calendar in stock and available at £79.99.
We’ve saved the last spot for a sure winner for car-loving kids and parents alike – this year’s Hot Wheels advent calendar! Each of the cars (including an exclusive model only available with the calendar) come with ornament clips so you can adorn your home with the world’s favourite toy cars as Christmas decorations! Other doors will reward you with fun accessories. Selfridges and Freemans are selling this winning advent at £26 but postage is advertised as only £1.49 at Freemans.
Hopefully one of these Christmas countdown gifts will delight the car-lover in your life, or you’ve decided which one to treat yourself to!
If you’re thinking about shopping for the big day itself, look out for our next blog on the best car lover’s gifts for Christmas 2025.
