Six Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Special Car Lover

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and you’re quickly running out of hours to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Sure, you could always serenade them with flowers (dead in a week) and chocolates (gone in less that time) for the umpteenth year in a row. But if your sweetheart is a car fanatic, this could be your chance to make like a racing enthusiast and go the extra mile. 

Compliments of Jennings Chambersburg, here are six Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the auto enthusiast near and dear to your heart. 

A Day at the Track 

If your gearhead is an avid fan of NASCAR or Formula One, chances are they’ve fantasized about hitting pedal to metal in their favorite race car or luxury vehicle. Fortunately, there are spots throughout the country to test drive exotic cars at high speeds firsthand. By making the three hour trip to Pittsburgh, you can check out the Steel City’s Xtreme Xperience race track. Slide behind the wheel of a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, or another incredible vehicle as you navigate around a 1.6-mile course. Prices for the experience start at $249.

While you’re at it, consider throwing in a new pair of leather racing gloves. If your significant other is going to spend the day cruising around at breakneck speeds, they should at least look the part. 

A Full Detailing 

What better way to express your own devotion than by showering your partner’s car with love? The only thing that beats finding a brand-new car in the driveway on Valentine’s morning is finding your trusted, reliable car looking like brand new. Detailing a vehicle can be as thorough a process as you want it to be; treat the exterior to a waxing, polishing, or repainting, while shampooing and lathering the interior. Detailing will do much more than save a trip to the car wash – it will resuscitate that new car smell. 

An Automotive Getaway

Go big this year by planning a trip to one of the auto world’s premier attractions. Book a flight to Los Angeles and visit the Peterson Automotive Museum, featuring one of the largest car collections in the world. Get lost in a world of gears and glamor when you check out iconic movie cars at Universal Studios. Or perhaps you’d prefer to vacation north in Detroit – the birthplace of the modern vehicle – and its nearby Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. Better yet, make a road trip of it; cruising the open road in your Chevy Trax with your significant other by your side may wind up being the greatest gift of all.

Lego Car Sets 

Whether you’re seven or 70, it’s hard to go wrong with Legos. When you don’t have the money to gift your partner their dream car (and who does?), the miniature version can be just as thoughtful. It helps that Lego sets are now available in virtually every configuration you can imagine. Ferrari, Corvette, even James Bond’s Aston Martin… you and your partner can spend the rest of the winter assembling them together. With prices ranging from $20 to north of $500, Legos are agreeable with most every budget. 

Amazon Echo Auto 

If your beau is still driving an earlier car model, bring them to speed on modern driving amenities with the affordable Echo Auto. Simply connect through your phone’s Alexa app and enjoy a modern, hands-free driving experience. Listen to your favorite music or podcasts, call and message using voice commands, and more – all through the magic of this inconspicuous smart speaker. 

Driving Sunglasses 

Let’s face it – you’re (hopefully) going to be driving around central Pennsylvania with your partner for the foreseeable future. The least you can do is make sure they don’t embarrass you. Keep your motorist muse looking sharp with a pair of aviator sunglasses. Check out this pair from Cyxus, which mixes UV protection with a classic style. 

It’s All in the Game of Love 

Make this Valentine’s Day one they’ll never forget when you pay a visit to Jennings Chevrolet Buick GMC. If a new or pre-owned vehicle is in your short-term plans, this could be the perfect time to spring the ultimate surprise on your special someone. From the 2024 Buick Encore GX to the off-road dynamo that is the GMC Terrain, the grandest romantic gestures can be found right here at Jennings Chambersburg.

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