Some of us spend a lot of time in our cars. From commuting to work, dropping the kids off at school, trekking across the country on road trips, we do a lot in our cars. It’s no wonder that companies are chomping at the bit to improve the driving experience by creating high tech gadgets to make our commutes better and easier. You don’t have to invest in a new car to get the latest and greatest technologies, you can simply buy high tech gifts.

Any of these car gadgets would make a great gift for the car nut:

1. Car charger

There’s a new type of wireless car charger on the market and it’s one of our favorites because it has a smooth and easy setup. This charger doesn’t need a wired connection or lighter to work. It simply clips onto almost any car air vent and once mounted, just place a phone on the device detection cradle — and that’s it. It works with virtually all smartphone models. An added benefit is that most wireless car chargers can now rotate, so the gift recipient can use it both in portrait or landscape orientation while it charges.

2. Dash cams

Dashboard cameras, or dash cams, can help protect car owners and work much like security cameras in the home. It records everything that goes on in front of the car and helps the owner identify issues that may arise in the case of an accident or even theft.

3. Other gifts for car lovers (for non-techies)

Still don’t see something to get that car lover? You might want to think about some other type of non-tech gadget related gift. It could be along the lines of car seat covers or maybe a specialized cleaning kit. If the car interiors need to protection or seem a little old, new car seat covers can give the car a fresh look. Modern car seat covers are easy to install look just as nice, or even better, than standard car seats.

4. Cleaning tools

Of course, there is one gift that is always welcomed by the car lover and that is the car cleaning kit. If you know someone who takes pride in the car’s appearance and keeps it looking brand new and shiny, a cleaning kit is a great option. Just buy some of those cool cleaning products, place them in an interesting basket, and like magic you have a personalized car cleaning basket for them.

At any rate,the best type of gift you can give a car buff will be something car-related. Just be sure to look for something they wouldn’t normally buy for themselves.