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

It’s the eve of Valentine’s Day – and you’re quickly running out of hours to locate the perfect gift for that special someone. You could always lavish them with roses (dead in a week) and chocolates (gone in less than that) for the umpteenth year in a row. But if your sweetheart is a car lover, this could be your chance you’ve been waiting for to go the extra mile.

Compliments of Gallagher GMC, here are six automotive-themed Valentine’s gift ideas for the auto aficionado near and dear to your heart. 

A Day at the Track 

If your gearhead is an avid fan of racing circuits like NASCAR or Formula One, chances are they’ve fantasized about sitting behind the wheel of their favorite race car or luxury vehicle. Fortunately, there are outposts throughout the country where you can test drive exotic cars at high speeds. Plan a weekend trip to the Poconos, where you can check out the Xtreme Xperience at the Pocono Raceway. Navigate the 1.37-mile track in a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Porsche, with prices starting at $249. (Get 20% off when you book by the end of Valentine’s Day!)

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 in a premium ride, they should at least look the part. 

A Full Detailing 

What better way to express your own love than by showering your partner’s car with love? After all, the only thing that beats finding a brand-new car in the driveway is finding your trusted, reliable car looking like brand new. Detailing 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. It won’t just save a trip to the car wash – it will resuscitate that new car feel.

An Automotive Getaway

Go big this year by planning a trip to one of the country’s premier auto attractions. Book a flight to Los Angeles and visit the Peterson Automotive Museum, featuring one of the largest car collections in the world. While you’re there, get lost in a world of gears and glamor with the iconic movie cars at Universal Studios. Or perhaps you’d prefer to journey up north to Detroit – the birthplace of the modern vehicle – and the nearby Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. If you decide to make it a road trip, cruising the open road in your Acadia with your significant other may prove to be the greatest gift of all.

Lego Car Sets 

Whether you’re seven or 70, you can’t go wrong with Legos. When your partner’s dream car isn’t a realistic gift option, the miniature version can often 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 countless winter nights assembling your miniature fleet together. With sets ranging from $20 to north of $500, Legos click into place with just about any budget.

Amazon Echo Auto 

If your squeeze is still driving an earlier car model, it may lack the modern amenities that have enhanced the driving experience. Keep them connected and entertained 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 diminutive smart speaker. 

Driving Sunglasses 

Let’s face it – you’re more than likely going to be cruising about with your partner all year long. The least you can do is make sure they look good next to you. Consider a pair of aviator glasses, such as this pair from Cyxus, for a classic style crossed with UV protection.

It’s All in the Game of Love Love

Love is in the air here at Gallagher, and it smells a lot like savings.  What better way to surprise your partner this Valentine’s Day than with a new or pre-owned GMC? From the Sierra 1500 to the off-road Terrain SUV, the grandest romantic gestures of all can be found right here at New Britain’s premier GMC destination, Gallagher GMC.