Choosing Father’s Day gifts can be a challenge, especially if you want to get your dad something unique. It can be helpful to think of your dad’s favorite hobbies and then go from there.

For instance, if your dad really likes cars, there are a ton of helpful and cool

accessories

out there that could make the perfect gift. So, we compiled a list of five affordable and useful Father's Day gifts for dad’s car, so you can surprise him this year

without breaking the bank

Car-themed Father’s Day gifts

You don't have to break the bank to get a great Father's Day gift | Twenty20

"Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" book: $23

For the car-loving dad who also likes to read and is into auto history, this is the perfect gift. It covers the very first sketches and prototypes of the cars of today, detailing the history of famous cars.

It covers not only the manufacture of cars, but also the cultural backdrop in which the various models were made. Buy

here

OWL Open Window for Life: $29.95 for a pack of two

Although you’ll hope it’s never actually needed, OWL is a great tool to have on hand. The auto escape card can be used to

break window glass

and cut seat belts in case of an emergency.

Plus, it’s the size of a credit card, so it can easily be stowed inside any vehicle or carried in a wallet. It comes in a pack of two, and you might even want to keep one for yourself!

Armor All Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum: $32.97

This smaller vacuum has a 2.5-gallon capacity and is perfect for helping dad clean out his car. It’s powered by a two-peak-horsepower motor and can blow away debris with a blower function.

The vacuum also has onboard accessory and hose storage, a two-in-one utility nozzle, deluxe car nozzle, a crevice tool, detail kit, storage pouch, reusable cloth filter and foam sleeve filter. With a 10-foot power cord and a 4-foot hose, it can clean the entire interior of the car.

It can easily be stored in a home garage and mounted on the wall to save space. Buy

here

APEMAN Dash Cam: $56

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This is the most expensive item on our list, but there are many dash cams to choose from today, and this is one of the most affordable options. It has a variety of features, including motion detection, seamless loop recording and a parking monitor.

This unit from APEMAN has a1080p full HD dash cam with a 3-inch LCD screen, delivering clear videos and images for playback. It also features a 170-degree super wide angle lends to reduce blind spots.

There’s also a built-in G-sensor that automatically detects a sudden shake or collision, preserving any video recording of an accident. The dash cam even works at night. Buy

here

Anker PowerDrive 2 Alloy Car Charger: $13.99

This is a perfect charger for the dad whose cell phone is always running out of battery while on the road. The problem is knowing which USB charger to buy, because it seems like there are endless options.

But Anker is a well-known brand, and this dual USB charger is compact and made to take up as little space as possible. It has a scratch-resistant alloy exterior that protects premium gold-plated coils on the inside.

Available in black, red or silver, the charger comes with an 18-month warranty. Buy

here

Written By

Lisa Steuer McArdle · Expert Insurance Writer

Lisa Steuer McArdle is an insurance writer with over 15 years of experience writing and editing content in a variety of industries, including insurance and personal finance. Lisa specializes in taking deep dives into make and model-specific content that helps car owners and buyers make solid money-saving choices. Lisa has written over 350 articles for Jerry on topics including electric vehicles to classic cars. Before joining Jerry, Lisa worked in various aspects of the printing industry as a content writer, developer, and editor and earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Lycoming College.

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