Father’s Day is almost here, and after a long, hard slog of a year we can finally get together with our dads and celebrate the fathers, and father figures, who’ve made lasting impressions on our lives. You need to get him something, though, don’t you?
Maybe you have memories of your dad tinkering in the garage throughout your childhood? Or your dad loved road-tripping and Sunday drives? Perhaps he was the go-to fixer for your block, always ready with tools and solutions in the garage and elsewhere? Don’t fret, The Drive is here to help, with a curated list of Father’s Day gifts that any road-tripper, gearhead, tech-junkie, or DIY dad will enjoy from Advance Auto Parts.
No matter what kind of auto enthusiast your dad is, Advance Auto Parts makes it super simple to get his gift in time as Advance has a multitude of tools, cleaning products, hard parts, and everything else he needs to keep his ride in prime shape. You can also choose from convenient options like local pickup or speedy shipping that’ll deliver right to your dad’s front door. Need a gift ASAP? Advance Auto Parts even offers same-day delivery in some cities.
If you’re an Advance Speed Perks member, you’ll also save 15 percent on select items, making it even more budget-friendly to find the ideal gift, while racking up rewards points, too.
Here are just some of the great deals we found scrolling through Advance Auto Part’s site.
Gifts for Road-Trippin’ Dads
If your dad spends many miles (and hours) on the road commuting or traveling, these gifts will make every drive more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable. They’ll upgrade his go-to vehicle, help keep it clean and pristine, or offer unbeatable comfort while he’s in the driver’s seat. No matter how dad likes to spend his time on the road, these gift ideas will only enhance his time behind the wheel.
Gifts for Gearhead Dads
If there’s a quintessential “dad hobby,” it’s hanging out in the garage. Dads everywhere enjoy spending weekends, and much of their free time, working on their project cars. Whether you frequently find your dad under the hood, though, or know he’s got his own garage shop, he can always use a few more additions to his setup.
Gifts for Tech-Savvy Dads
Today, it’s easier than ever to trick out your car with smart functions and features with tech gadgets. And some dads absolutely love stepping up to the newest speakers, radios, receivers, and other accessories to stay ahead of the game. If that sounds like your father, we’re sure he’ll have a lot of fun giving these gifts a try.
Gifts for Vintage Dads
Classic cars are a lasting hobby, and they require both a lot of expert knowledge and TLC to restore, care for, and keep flawlessly running. If your dad is a classic car buff, you’ll make his weekend with a gift that makes easy to get working on a vintage vehicle’s exterior or under the hood with these bright ideas.
Gifts for Detailing Dads
Does your dad love spending his days off carefully cleaning, waxing, and detailing his car? This careful process requires just the right ingredients and products to make everything from a stunning paint job to supple leather seats really shine. Help him give his car the best detail job ever by gifting him these helpful tools and products!
- Wash and Wax Products Bundle (choose any two for $10, or any 4 for $20) with a free 3-Pack of Microfiber Towels when you buy four
- AutoSpa Orbital Buffer, $59.99 — $7 in savings
- Mix & Match Select Appearance Products, including Meguiar’s All Wheel Cleaner, Griot’s Garage Brilliant Finish Foam-On Wax, and Turtle Wax ICE Seal & Shine Wax — buy one, get one 50 percent off
- AutoSpa Orbital Buffer, $59.99 — $7 in savings
- Turtle Wax, $7.79
- Permatex Spray Nine, $6.99
- Armor All Foam Cannon Kit, $39.99
- Permatex Fast Orange Extreme Hand Cleaner, $14.99
- Mix and Match Select Seat, Steering Wheel Covers, and Floor Mats — save 20 percent when you buy any 2 or save 25 percent when you buy any three