- Dual Lens Borescope
- Starter Fluid Mug
- Flashlight Gloves
- Magnetic Wristband
- Car Vacuum
- Creeper Seat
- Carhartt Hoodie
- Auto Scan Tool
- M-Pact Gloves
- Universal Socket
- Mini Fridge
- Rolling Toolbox
- Carbon Fiber Wallet
- Wrench & Chain Ashtray
- Custom Neon Sign
- Magnetic Pickup Tool Set
- Gojo Hand Cleaner
- Kneeling Pad
- Bluetooth & LED Light Beanie
- Floormat Drink Coasters
- Flex Coverall
- Multitool Pen
- Neck & Back Massager
- Truck Engine Toy
- Wrench Key Holder
- Motorcycle Sculpture
- Mechanic Sign
- Mini NOS Keychain
- Charcoal Soap
- Tool Apron
Is life throwing a wrench at you while buying a present for your mechanic? If you have someone in your life who loves to get their hands dirty under the hood of a car, we found some great gifts any mechanic would love to receive.
What are the best gifts for mechanics?
Finding the best gifts for mechanics can be challenging, especially if you don’t know your way around an engine. So we put together a gift guide with helpful gear, funny gifts, and must-have tools.
This handy list can help buff out those worries with the perfect gift! No need to even buy a new air filter!
While many mechanics worth their salt can diagnose an automobile issue with trial and error, a little extra help never hurts. This dual-lens borescope produces high-quality photos with dynamic lighting to diagnose any problem under the hood or otherwise. In addition, the endoscope’s body is reinforced with metal to be drop resistant, rainproof, and designed for heavy-duty work. With the ability to save photos through a micro-SD and stay charged for up to 6 hours of use, any mechanic would be grateful for such a handy piece of equipment.
Like a car without gas, a mechanic without their morning brew may stall out for the day. This coffee mug adds light humor to the morning before heading under the hood of a car or returning home after a long day. This a great gift idea for anyone, especially someone working with tools all day.
These handy gloves for your handyman give a whole new meaning to “hand tools.” Sometimes an auto mechanic needs both hands at the ready when working their job, and holding a flashlight will get in the way. These gloves provide much more maneuverability when rolling under the engine and can be the perfect work light late at night.
One of the worst things to happen to a car mechanic is a fallen nut or washer through the cracks of a car, which can significantly delay an otherwise fast fix. This may be one of the best mechanic gifts for someone who has to move around all the tight spaces of their ride (or others). Easily enough surface area to hold extra fasteners, drill bits, bolts, a bottle opener, etc. If it’s magnetic, it will stick!
Whether they’re a diesel mechanic or a mechanical engineer, a car guy’s space can sometimes get a little messy. This generous gift comes neatly packed in a carrying case with three nozzle attachments, a filter brush, a spare filter, and a warm 16-foot cable; no batteries are required! But, unfortunately, that french fry that fell between the seats isn’t going to clean itself up…
Pliers or a screwdriver may be some of an artisan’s most essential tools, but this creeper seat might be a mechanics tool that can’t be lived without. Crawling under a truck or kneeling over the hood can cause undue and unnecessary stress on your mechanics’ back, and this seat will have your auto-guy zipping around faster than the wheels he’s working on.
Sometimes all a mechanic wants to do is throw on a t-shirt and a hoodie and work on their diy car in the garage. Carhartt is the undisputed king of coverage for the working man, and this heavy sweatshirt will not disappoint. Designed to keep the cold and water out, your handyman will make this his go-to work uniform.
To understand the problem with a vehicle, you need the complete picture, and a code reader can save inspection hours. Near-unlimited reports aid auto technicians in diagnosing and repairing so many problems it’s crazy to think anyone working on cars wouldn’t want this tool. In addition, a customizable and convenient app downloaded through their cell phone shows the up-to-date status of the vehicle, so there’s no need to scribble down anything on paper for later.
A mechanic’s hands are one of the essential tools on the job. Of course, a screwdriver can be replaced, but nobody wants to get their finger caught in potentially moving parts. These gloves offer above-and-beyond protection with knuckle guards, internal fingertip reinforcement, palm padding, and microfiber tear resistance throughout; they’re machine washable too! Don’t settle for anything less than this top-of-the-line protection.
If your handyman is running low on space but always appreciates a new tool for his trade, look no further than the universal socket. Able to take on various shapes and sizes for any job, it even comes with a drill adapter to tackle challenging areas. This little gadget is surprisingly versatile and can adjust to grip most metric, wing nuts, broken nuts, stripped nuts, eye bolts, square nuts, hexes, and more. A no-brainer buy!
Whether it’s for the shop or the man cave, any mechanic would love a mini fridge as a gift. Whether stocked with energy drinks for work or something a little harder for home, no one will be disappointed. The single-door design is convenient and space efficient, yet roomy, perfect for a busy garage. Keep the drinks cold during or after a busy day!
Easily, one of the best gifts for mechanics is more tools! With more wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets, and hex tools than you can shake a hammer at, any car fan would love to have this high-quality set added to their garage. This 258-piece mechanics tool set is entirely mobile in its portable rolling case to sweeten the deal. Each item has its perfect place, so nobody will ever have to worry about where they left their level or tape measure again.
An automobile job requires a fair amount of movement, and getting around a car can be tricky. Who knows how long it would take to realize if something falls out of a pocket? A high-quality carbon fiber wallet guarantees that, even if it falls out of pocket, anything inside will finally be well-protected. Scratch-resistant and lightweight, it’s the perfect wallet for an active job.
A unique gift for the guy who needs a smoke break when they can’t figure out why the handlebars seem stiff. Hand-crafted out of polyresin, each order is different from the last! Durable and lightweight, this ashtray will fit right in at any garage or auto shop as a functional ash-catcher or decorative piece.
Light up the garage with a custom sign! A little over 5 feet long, this sign will let everyone know who’s in charge of the cars. All you need to do is provide a name and choose from a selection of colors available. Not only will this brighten up the shop, but it doesn’t give off heat, so the busy shop won’t have to worry about getting extra sweaty when working on an alternator. Besides this particular neon sign, this seller offers a wide variety of characters for any occasion, making these signs a perfect Christmas gift, birthday present, or anything you like!
Another great gift for the auto guy is this magnetic telescopic tool set. One of the most frustrating things for a mechanic is dropping something through the inner crevices of a vehicle and then having to rig something together to fish it out. There’s no need to worry about that when you have a kit that includes a mirror, magnifying glass, flashlight, and multiple magnetic grips. No screw will be lost again!
When working on a car, you’ll inevitably get a little dirty. Gojo soaps are standard across garages, so this 3-pack is a great gift for a hard-working mechanic. Tough on all manner of grease, muck, and grime, this creme-style soap can be used with or without water, perfect for a busy body who wouldn’t have time to run to a sink during a long job but doesn’t want to be covered in too much soot.
Auto mechanics are constantly moving in, on, under, and above all manner of vehicles, and, typically, the shop floor is not the most comfortable place to be. A 1-inch thick foam pad is perfect for jobs requiring someone constantly crawling on the ground. Even something as simple as a tire change can be rough on the knees. The pad’s material bounces back to form, even after prolonged use.
Nothing worse than getting headphones tangled around a pipe or dropping an AirPod straight into the washer fluid container. Serving both comfort and function, this beanie provides LED light AND Bluetooth functionality to listen to some favorite tunes while working on an alternator. A 33-foot range means you wouldn’t even need to worry about your phone falling out of your pocket and into some oil; it can be safely tucked away somewhere else. Additionally, with five colors available for purchase, and mechanic outfit can have a stylish hat to go along with it!
Many of these items have been for on-the-job activities, so it’s about time we had something for a mechanic to unwind with. Just because an auto shop might be greasy and dusty doesn’t mean anyone wants a cup ring on their furniture at home. These fantastic car mat coasters ensure that any beverage won’t leave unwanted residue on the kitchen table, and they’ll be a fun conversation piece when hosting.
Nobody likes to get dirty at work, but one wrong move while trying to change someone’s oil can spell disaster for your local mechanic. A heavy-duty coverall can make all the difference in protecting one’s clothes and skin, and this one is guaranteed to be dustproof, UV-protected, and water-repellent. Coming with multiple pockets and various colors, keep the grime out and the tools in style.
It turns out that every inspection doesn’t need top-of-the-line equipment to fix something. This 9-in-1 pen includes a twist Ballpoint pen, ruler, screwdriver (both Flat & Phillips), bottle opener, stylus, level, and LED flashlight; everything is at your fingertips. So instead of having to crawl out from under the car, this handy pocket tool can be used to solve an issue without breaking a sweat. In addition, it can be beneficial when someone else in the shop is hogging the screwdrivers; they’ll have their one ready at all times.
Not every mechanic needs a macho work-related gift; sometimes, they want a TLC. With eight deep-kneading shiatsu massage heads that relax and relieve tense muscles, they won’t even think they stripped three lug nuts while changing tires earlier in the day. A built-in heating function can be turned on or of manually for those extra tough work days, and the included carrying case and car adapter mean that even while on the job, they can work out those work knots.
A gift for both mechanic and child! Bring the fun of the job home while also encouraging positive growth for the kiddos. The engine can be disassembled and reassembled with two included repairing tools, fewer tools than dad needs! Also included are RC car keys with simulated locks and a DIY sticker set.
A good gift for a mechanic with a couple of rides or clients. Add to the decor of any garage with this cast-iron wrench key holder. A few screws are all you need to spruce up a workspace and make organizing multiple key rings a synch. Why worry about dropping keys in or around the vehicle when there’s a perfect spot to hang them safely?
An excellent gift that might be great to go alongside the previously listed motorcycle ashtray. Each sculpture is made to order and uses genuine parts recycled from various vehicles. For example, the tires are bearings from a car’s electrical system, and the bike’s fuel tank was once a rocker arm from an automotive ignition. Such attention to detail and handiwork would impress any auto-enthusiast.
A little humor can go a long way at an auto shop. This funny gift may rustle some feathers but will get a good laugh out of most. Perfect for hanging in the manager’s office or a home garage. Made with fade-resistant ink and aluminum, this sign is built to last.
While it may not be the biggest or most extravagant gift on our list, it is a gift that will make your mechanic smile. Most mechanics dream of getting their classic car and fixing it up with all the bells and whistles money can afford; their dream car. So while some drivers might want to take it easy on the speed, Fast & Furious fans will appreciate this little bottle of boost (no actual nitrous oxide included) (unfortunately).
After a long day of mucking about the shop, any mechanic wants to come home to a hot shower. Grease Monkey Charcoal Soap is specially formulated to cut through grease and sludge that may come with fixing cars. While it may be tough on dirt, it is gentle on the skin, gently exfoliating while cleansing. A great gift to make sure your mechanic is as squeaky clean as the car they work on.
Some superheroes have tool belts, and some mechanics have tool aprons. Why have tools on the floor or hanging out of a pocket when everything can be in one place? With generous pocket space, your mechanic will never have to look for a missing level again.
