What to give? This question concerns many people shortly before Christmas. At least for auto-savvy people - whether young or older - there are alternatives to socks, food processors and scented water.
For many people, the Christmas stress has long since begun. It drives the concern, for their loved ones nothing suitable or beautiful to find as a gift. And that's not so difficult, at least if the recipients are open to "mobility solutions".
Why not give a VW Bulli? Finally belongs the VW Transporter of the first generation to coveted collector's items. Before now comes to the gasp in the face of this suggestion: It is a small model (Troika, around 60 Euro), which serves as a repository for pens and business cards. And if you feel bored at the desk, you can let the child revive in itself and activate the chrome-plated Bulli by means of a pull-back motor to let him whiz over the worktop and so immediately test the transport lock for paper clips and smartphone.
Speaking of children: In order to promote the independent mobility of the little ones - early practice - there are many variants of slide cars. These include the classic Bobby-Car, but also the versions of the car manufacturers, which provide their two-foot-slip models with the respective company logo, so that the offspring from the point of view of parents or grandparents in style in the house or on the road can be on the road , These vehicle mini-mens are available for trial at many dealers. But not only current models are looking for young drivers. Citroen, for example, is offering a vintage-look vehicle for 140 Euro with the Rosalie sliding car. The Frenchman looks really brisk with his metal body and white-wall rubber wheels.
Flott is also the keyword for the next children's present. Learner wheels are announced, so that the kids train their motor skills and their sense of balance. The exercise equipment does not necessarily have to look like a bicycle. Manufacturer BIG sets with its wheel on scooter optics. Of the Scooter Sport (around 50 Euro) Designed for kids over 18 months, it comes with a mechanical ignition key for turning, a secret compartment under the seat and whisper tires. So that it does not become too quiet, the children can generate hooting and driving sounds by means of an electronic sound module.
Electronic noises are being used Pedal tractor X-Trac Premium from the manufacturer Rolly certainly not necessary. Equipped with appropriate accessories such as shield, snow chains and grit trailers, the offspring can help with snow shoveling in winter and show how strong the leg muscles are. The tractor with winter accessories is not exactly cheap (about 500 Euro), but you can the tractor (235 Euro) little by little up and retrofit. For example, there is a sweeper. According to the manufacturer, children between the ages of 3 and 10 are target audience.
A little older should be the gifted, the Lego-technic model of the new Land Rover Defender receive. It consists of 2.573 parts and costs 180 Euro. The details include, among other things, the roof ladder, a winch under the bonnet or the lever for the reduction gear. The rims have been rebuilt Lego true to the original. Not futuristic enough? Then the Danish pebble manufacturer also offers the "Batmobile" from the 1989er blockbuster with the superhero in the title role. The kit consists of 3.306 parts, the finished model is 60 centimeters long. The manufacturer recommends a minimum age of 16 years. The price for the 3 kilogram set is around 250 Euro.
Who wants to whiz around the corners like once Batmanthat is one Driving safety training recommended. Such is also suitable as a gift. Whether for novice or advanced, young or older riders, on the practice field or the racetrack or on ice and snow: the range of driving safety courses is large. Suppliers include automobile clubs or automakers. The time required can be from half a day or up to several days.
With the keyword ice and snow, experienced drivers combine icy slices and cold fingers. The latter could now, according to the ideas of the manufacturer Kärcher feel less long frosty. The deicing takes over Handy, battery-powered ice cream maker. The model EDI 4 (around 50 Euro) should have no trouble with thick ice sheets with a rotating disc with six plastic blades. The battery lasts for about 15 minutes until it has to be recharged to the socket. The de-icing process should, however, be much faster. Instead of technology, of course, you can also give away classic ice scrapers, masking foil and gloves.
A classic among gift ideas are games. Memory is one of the best known. The card game is available in many variants and can be played with young and old. Fans of the Citroen brand should be happy about the issue with historic Citroen models (10 Euro). Just like the slip-on car Rosalie, the Citroen products can be transposed over www.lifestyle.citroen.com order by credit card.
Those who play together with their loved ones on a merry Christmas on Christmas days may also be happy about this gift: a very special Taycan. Probably the least is a key for the real Porsche Stromer under the Christmas tree. The necessary around 106.000 Euro should exceed the Christmas gifts budget a bit, so a Taycan wine could serve as a substitute for electrifying driving experiences. The red wine with the distinctive label can be ordered directly from the producer (https://baronvonessen.de/shop/taycan-cuvee-porsche) or bought at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Incidentally, vouchers for a visit to the Porsche Museum or the corresponding collections of BMW, Mercedes or VW are certainly also a pleasure for car enthusiasts.
And who always wanted to know which mobile sweetheart Mercedes hoards, will find out about the book "Holy Halls. The secret collection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles "(59 Euro) pleased. Most of the 1.000 historic vehicles that Mercedes owns are normally inaccessible to visitors. Now at least the book provides insights into the "holy halls" called Mercedes treasure chambers.