10 Best Automotive Gifts for Mom in 2021 [Buying Guide]

Give your mom the gift of peace of mind with this portable jump starter from NOCO. She’ll never be stranded with a dead car battery again.

The NOCO Boost Plus makes it easy to safely jump-start a dead battery in seconds. Plus, it’s engineered to be extra safe so mom doesn’t have to worry about incorrect connections or sparks. And it includes a powerful LED flashlight if she’s stuck out after dark.

This compact jump box, which can easily be tucked in the trunk, can handle up to 20 jump starts on a single charge. Mom can also use it as a portable power bank if she needs to recharge her smartphones, tablet, or other USB devices on the go.

Check out our buying guide for more portable jump starter suggestions.

Mom gave you plenty of direction in life. Now give her some by gifting her a Garmin Overlander GPS. This product does more than just your standard GPS route guidance.

It has maps of backcountry areas if mom ever wants to hit the trails and get off the beaten path. The 7-inch color touchscreen provides turn-by-turn directions for on-road navigation and topography maps for off-road guidance.

The Garmin Explore app can be used to download additional maps and USGS Quad sheets, onto the internal 64 GB of storage. Mom can also sync her data between devices over Wifi. The Overlander comes preloaded with ioverlander points of interest (POIs) and public campgrounds, so mom won’t need a cell signal to route to campsites.

The Overlander can be mounted anywhere with a powered magnetic mount that comes with a suction cup or Ram-compatible adapter.

Now go on and take your mom on a trip! No need to stop and ask for directions.

This little charger packs a powerful punch. With dual fast-charge USB-A ports, the Anker Car Charger plugs into any standard 12V car socket. It can quickly charge two mobile devices at once, to make sure your mom stays connected while she’s on the go.

The charger is ultra-compact and sits almost flush with the 12V outlet. And the built-in safeguards will protect your mom’s devices against excessive current, overheating, and overcharging.

Plus, it’s a great value in the world of automotive gifts for mom. Your momma would be proud of you for being so thrifty!

This smart mug is ideal for road trips, weekend camping, or everyday use at the office. The heated travel mug will maintain mom’s coffee, tea, soup — or much-needed Hot Toddy — at her preferred temperature for up to 10-hours.

Mom can get that just-right temp by changing the mug’s heat settings using the Ember smartphone app or by tapping the mug’s touch display. It includes a charging coaster for the battery which should last around 3 hours before needing to be recharged. The 12-ounce mug also comes with a leakproof lid.

Now go make your mom a cuppa tea, would you?

Maybe your mom loves to talk on the phone, but in the car, it’s got to be hands-free to be safe and legal in most states. Enter the Scosche MagicMount universal mobile phone holder. This mount attaches to any automotive-grade interior surface and securely holds any smartphone thanks to the strong neodymium magnets.

Simply place one plate on the back of the phone. Next, attach the mount to an appropriate surface in the car, and you’ve got an easy-to-use phone holder. Its adjustable ball socket allows easy adjustment. Plus, it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

This is also a great reminder—give your mom a call once and a while, okay?

Check out more great car phone mount ideas here.

Everyone likes a great-sounding car stereo, even mom. The BOSS Audio Systems Multimedia Player might be perfect for her ride. This easy-to-use unit has a touchscreen and works with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making it compatible with nearly every smartphone.

Other features include Siri Voice Control or Google Assistant. And the touchscreen is easy to see and use. There is even a backup camera that automatically lowers the volume when the car is in reverse for added safety.

Mom will love the hands-free controls and built-in Bluetooth. She can listen to her favorite music apps like Pandora and Spotify. You know she’s going to be singing along to her favorite tunes, so get ready.

What mom doesn’t like shoes? Now you can get her a pair that is one of the best automotive gifts for mom.

The classic Minnetonka Driving Moccasin has been around since 1986 and was designed with performance driving in mind. These shoes look as good as they perform, whether behind the wheel, around the house, or out on the town.

These quality leather moccasins have a rubber nub sole for plenty of grip. Super comfortable and durable, the leather insole offers plenty of foot feel on the car’s pedals. Style and performance in a timeless design. Kind of like mom, no?

If your mom likes a massage, get her this massaging seat cushion with heat, and she can have one in the car! With 10 massage motors, three heating elements, and memory foam, it might be hard to get mom out of her vehicle.

The cushion has five vibration modes, three intensities, and two heat levels. If she doesn’t want the vibration on, heat only is an option for those chilly mornings. These cushions include a 12V car adapter as well as a plug for home use.

Mom carted you around for years as a kid. Don’t you owe her back a little soothing relief?

More car seat cushion suggestions can be found here.

If your mom likes to keep her car looking great all the time the Original California Car Duster is the perfect accessory to keep her vehicle shiny and dust-free.

The easy-to-hold 26-inch wood handle lets her reach hard-to-get areas. The big 15-inch head has a wide cleaning surface for quick dusting. The traditional red paraffin-backed cotton cleaner quickly grabs dust from the car’s surface.

If you’re a good son or daughter, you’ll even dust the car for her. Just be ready if she asks you to dust her entire house afterward.

For more car duster suggestions, check out our Car Duster Buying Guide.

If a simple duster doesn’t cut it, it’s time for a full wash and detail kit. This car wash kit from Chemical Guys contains everything to get mom’s car spotless.

The kit includes the Chemical Guys Mr. Pink Super Suds Shampoo, Superior Surface Cleanser, After Wash, Diablo Gel Wheel & Rim Cleaner, and Citrus Wash & Gloss Concentrated Car Wash. She even gets a bucket with dirt trap, a chenille microfiber wash mitt, a spray bottle, and two Miracle Dryer microfiber towels.

Make mom’s holiday by getting her this kit and washing and detailing her car for her! You owe it to her for not cleaning up your room as a kid anyway.

We’ve rounded up more car wash kit suggestions, too.