While Father Christmas takes care of the presents for little ones, it can be difficult to figure out what to get for the grown-ups.
If you’re stuck on what to buy for the big kids this year, don’t worry – we’ve got a selection of gifts they’re sure to love, whatever their interests are.
For cycling fanatics
If you know a keen cyclist, why not treat them to some cycle tech? A cycle computer can unlock a whole new level of riding, allowing you to monitor your performance, track goals, and discover and share new routes.
The Garmin Edge 530 GPS Cycle Computer is our top pick, providing valuable insights into performance metrics like calculating your VO2 max, training load focus, and recovery times, while offering targeted nutrition & hydration prompts during your ride to ensure you’re staying at your peak. You can view all this information on the large 2.6” colour display, with a user-friendly button interface for clear and easy navigation.
When you’ve finished your ride, you can automatically upload your ride to Strava to compare your stats to your friends, family, and even the pro riders to see how you stack up.
For the riders who don’t want to face the cold of winter, or those looking for an indoor form of fitness, a turbo trainer is the perfect gift. This piece of kit turns your standard bike into an indoor exercise bike, without compromising on the feel of riding. It mimics the feel of the road under your tyres, and you can use it to build the miles in the saddle without having to leave your house.
The Halfords Turbo Trainer offers six levels of magnetic resistance for the ultimate tailored ride, and the easy-mount quick-release lever and quick-release axle mean that you can get back out on the road whenever you feel like it.
For car perfectionists
We’ve all got a friend or family member who loves to keep their car in pristine condition. This year, why not add to their valet kit with some car cleaning essentials?
For a gleaming exterior, treat a loved one to the Turtle Wax Complete Car Care Kit with everything they’ll need to clean, shine & protect their vehicle. This 10-piece kit is sure to leave their car’s bodywork gleaming, and the easy-to-use products deliver a professional-quality finish.
The kit includes some of Turtle Wax’s best-loved products, including the ZipWax Car Wash & Wax, RedLine Wheel Cleaner, Wet’N Black Trim and Tyre Gel, and the Wax it Wet Spray Wax. With this complete kit, they’ll always be stocked up and ready to give their car some TLC, especially during the harsh winter months.
As for the inside, the Autoglym Interior Clean Essentials Bundle is sure to be a winner, with three of Autoglym’s best interior cleaning products. In the bundle, you’ll get the Autoglym Interior Shampoo, Car Glass Polish, and Hi-Tech Finishing Cloth, to achieve that showroom finish every time.
The Interior Shampoo can be sprayed onto seat plastics, steering wheels, gear sticks, carpets, mats, headlining and doors, to remove all manner of marks and stains. Any glass and mirrors can be tackled with the Autoglym Car Glass Polish, for crystal-clear, smear-free vision. Pair these products with the Hi-Tech Finishing Cloth and you’ve got a superior, high-quality finish that’s sure to please any car cleaning fanatic.
For DIY-ers
There’s nothing more satisfying than repairing something yourself, so treat a fellow DIY-er to some workshop tools this festive season.
For those just getting started, the Halfords Essentials 60 Piece Home and Garage Tool Kit is the perfect toolset for jobs around the house. Containing a range of spanners, pliers, screwdrivers, and some handy tools, this kit has everything they’ll need to start tackling at-home repairs and fixes.
For the more specialised car fixer, the Halfords 186 Piece Maintenance Tool Kit is a gift they’ll love. It has all the tools they’ll need to complete a range of basic mechanical jobs, and they’re made from chrome alloy for maximum durability, to withstand the busiest of garages.
The kit includes a 72-tooth ratchet, sockets, spanners, pliers, and more, all neatly contained in a 2-drawer portable tool chest. Plus, it’s covered by our two-year quality guarantee, so we’ll replace the whole kit if there’s anything amiss.
For gadget-lovers
There are few things more exciting at Christmas than getting your hands on the latest tech, so treating a friend or family member to an upgrade is the perfect present.
For many drivers, a quality dash cam is an essential gadget, providing peace of mind against theft, protecting against fraudulent insurance claims, and even a lower car insurance premium.
Our pick is the Nextbase 522GW Front & Rear Dash Cam Bundle – the front camera offers 1440p HD resolution recordings, and its touchscreen capabilities make for quick and easy usage. It has a 140° wide viewing angle and comes fitted with a filter to prevent windscreen glare for crystal-clear recordings. Plus, with this bundle deal, you’ll also get a wired rear window camera and a 32GB U3 microSD card so your recipient will have plenty of storage and a full view in front and behind their car.
One feature sure to excite is the inclusion of Alexa built-in, meaning they can command Alexa to play music, check the weather and control smart home devices, as well as access the dash cam’s features with their voice – this can include starting and stopping recordings, taking a picture, and protecting footage, all with your voice. Plus, you can even book them a fitting as part of the gift, so they can have the dash cam installed by us, hassle-free!
As for music lovers, an upgraded sound system is sure to be a gift they’ll love. The Sony DSX-A410BT Car Stereo offers plenty of features to keep everyone entertained on long car rides – the Dual Bluetooth connection means that you can fully connect to your device, so you can both stream music and receive hands-free calls while on the road.
The system also has full voice control so you can use voice commands to play music, get directions, and make calls, while the built-in 4x55W amplification delivers high-quality audio for clear phone calls and rich-sounding music.
With everyone’s presents sorted, you can kick back and enjoy the run-up to the festive period. If you need anything else for the big day, pop into your local Halfords store or head to Halfords.com – there, you’ll find all our deals and offers to keep on motoring for less this Christmas, as well as details about how you can lock prices today and pay later with Klarna. Discover our flexible finance options to help you spread the cost.
You want Christmas for less, you want Halfords.
