Dads and father figures can be a bit particular with their gifts, but we think car cleaning is a pretty safe bet. So we’ve pulled together some gift suggestions to make sure that a) you obtain favourite child status on the big day and b) they’re not going to ask you to fish out the receipt!
The all-in-one prezzie
Car cleaning gift kits will give your dad a complete cleaning solution that’ll leave his car looking brand new. Here are some of our favourites.
The Chemical Guys Dad’s Essential Car Cleaning Kit has been specifically developed for dad’s across the land to enjoy. Not only do you get a heavy-duty 4.5-gallon bucket, chenille wash mitt, snowfoam and air freshener, but you also get the irresistible scent of your favourite frothy beverage. Yep, Chemical Guys have produced beer-scented cleaning products, so your dad can enjoy a cold one while making their pride and joy shine. You’re welcome.
Another option is the classic Autoglym Perfect Bodywork, Wheels and Interior Gift Collection. This perennial favourite consists of a comprehensive set of products designed to give a car the ultimate finish. These include a shampoo and polish for the bodywork; a cleaner, dressing and protector for the wheels; a shampoo and glass cleaner for the interior; and all the necessary sponges and clothes you need to apply them. It’s the ideal gift for any car enthusiast.
If your dad’s so into cars that he puts car enthusiasts to shame, then you can’t go wrong with the Autoglym Ultra High Definition Collection gift kit. This premium set includes luxury products from Autoglym’s UHD line and provides the ultimate car cleaning experience. It’s a straight shot to favourite child status with this one!
The new and shiny prezzie
New and shiny things are awesome. And in the car cleaning world, you can’t get much newer and shinier than the Halfords Advanced Car Cleaning range.
This range offers pro-level cleaning that’s affordable and easy to use. There are plenty of products to choose from (and you can learn more about them all in our recent blog), but our top pick would probably be the Halfords Advanced Ceramic Foam Sealant.
It’s a SiO2-infused ceramic sealant but in a handy foam formula, meaning you can quickly and easily leave a hydrophobic protective layer to your paintwork. It also makes it much easier to clean your car in the future since dirt and grime are repelled too!
Simply put, the Ceramic Foam Sealant means your dad will get a ceramic foam that has professional levels of durability, water repellence, gloss and slickness – and long-lasting results. What more could he want?
The out-of-the-box prezzie
When you think ‘car cleaning’, your mind might not automatically jump to ‘pressure washer’. But we reckon it should do because pressure washers are the ultimate car cleaning tool (and pretty fun to use too).
Here at Halfords, we have a range of pressure washers to suit any car cleaning enthusiast, from popular brands like Karcher to the Halfords Advanced PW50 High-Pressure Washer. It’s highly durable and kitted out with everything you need to achieve a quality clean – you’ll find 3 extra nozzles, a premium foam set, and onboard storage.
Buy one for your dad and who knows? He might even offer to clean your car with it too, making it a win-win present all round.
