evo summer essentials 2025
Some must-have gifts for the evo reader and their car this summer
Summer's here, and if you’re in need of the ideal present for a passionate petrolhead then we’ve got it covered.
We have a great selection of gift ideas to suit all budgets, featuring everything from car cleaning kit to dash cams and thrilling track day experiences.
Take a look below for some inspiration...
GYEON Q²M Bug&Grime and Q²M QuickDetailer
Summer road trips are great fun. But the bug splatter across your car when you get home is less fun. Q²M Bug&Grime offers an easy and effective way of removing unsightly bugs and other road grime, reducing the chance of damaging bodywork with aggressive scrubbing. Just a single application and rinsing with a pressure washer will remove most of the mess, even old and more resistant stains. And, despite its strength, Q²M Bug&Grime is perfectly safe for all types of paintwork and ceramic coatings.
For additional help, Q²M QuickDetailer offers an easy method of making your car’s surfaces slicker and glossier. Its special formula designed to remove smudges and smears makes it perfect for post-wash touch-ups, or for getting rid of those dreaded fresh water spots. It’s also great as a drying aid if you’re washing your car in hot conditions. Completely safe to use on coatings and traditional waxes, Q²M QuickDetailer is an easy and effortless way to boost your car’s looks in almost no time at all.
Price: from £10.50
Visit: mycarcleaning.co.uk/collections/gyeon
Pocher Pagani Utopia Model Kit
Build the stunning 1:8 scale Pagani Utopia with over 550 precision-crafted parts, showcasing the elegance and engineering of Horacio Pagani’s latest masterpiece. With working doors, steering, suspension, and a faithfully replicated twin-turbo V12 engine, this model captures the essence of the real hypercar. Crafted with unmatched detail and quality, the Pocher Utopia is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Price: £879.99
Visit: uk.pocher.com
2026 Collins Big Road Atlas Britain and Northern Ireland
Explore Britain and Northern Ireland with easy-to-read mapping from Collins. This fully updated, spiral-bound road atlas covers the whole of Britain using the ultimate 3.2 miles to 1 inch scale for clarity and ease of use. Each scale of mapping is colour-coded for simplicity, while the smallest scale maps are great for long distance route planning, and the street plans help you locate your final destination.
There’s also more than thirty categories of places of interest including castles, theme parks, sports venues and surfing beaches, plus full postcodes for the top 1,000 places of interest – ideal for use alongside sat-nav systems.
Price: £14.99
Contact: collins.co.uk
AlcoSense Excel Breathalyser
An evo Product Test winner, the AlcoSense Excel breathalyser is your trusty pocket saviour, to quickly and accurately tell you when you’re clear of alcohol the morning after the night before. The Excel uses a smaller version of exactly the same sensor as several UK police breathalysers for extra peace of mind, while functions such as Advanced Temperature Compensation and Deep Air Sampling help to provide ultimate accuracy. So don’t leave things to chance after night out - offering great value and an award-winning design, the Alcosense Excel is a device you can truly rely on.
Price: £99.99
Visit: alcosense.co.uk/excel
Overland and Overland + jump starters
Winners of four Auto Express Best Buy reviews, the Overland and Overland + are excellent expedition-proven power banks that can also jump start any engine from 0.1 to 5.0 litres. The units can be recharged via either mains or an optional fold-out solar panel, and are supplied with their own 12V lighter-style socket.
Price: from £79.95
Visit: mobilesolarchargers.co.uk
Jordan Bespoke - Handcrafted Leather Goods
Jordan Bespoke is a British brand producing handcrafted Italian leather goods inspired by motorsport. O ering luxury luggage, helmet bags and accessories, each piece refl ects iconic brands such as Ferrari and Aston Martin. Made to order with unique options, Jordan Bespoke fuses British design and Florentine craftsmanship for timeless, high-performance style.
Price: From £45
Visit: jordanbespoke.com
Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax
After you’ve finished meticulously cleaning your car, it’s important to make sure your hard work doesn’t go to waste. That’s why a premium wax is a vital part of any home-detailing kit - providing a layer of protection over the paint fi nish while also giving a glossy shine. Bilt Hamber’s Double Speed-Wax is an award-winner that’s both water- repellent and detergent-resistant, producing impressive, long-lasting results. It’s better value than the more expensive paste waxes, too, with Double Speed-Wax coming in at £16.95 for a 250ml tin that also includes an applicator pad and a microfibre cloth.
Price: £16.95
Visit: bilthamber.com/product/double-speed-wax
Great Britain A-Z Super Scale Road Atlas 2026
Navigate your way around Great Britain with this detailed and easy-to- use A-Z Road Atlas. Fully revised and updated, the spiral-bound, A3 road atlas features clear road mapping at a mainland map scale of 2.5 miles to 1 inch. It includes eleven pages of main route mapping covering Greater London, Birmingham and Manchester, along with a route planning map, mileage chart with average journey times, and seventy city and town centre street plans. Plus, there’s sixteen port and airport layouts, Channel Tunnel terminus maps, and an index to cities, towns, villages, hamlets, major destinations and selected places of interest, with postcodes for sat-nav use.
Price: £15.99
Visit: collins.co.uk/az
Nilfisk High Pressure Washers: Built for Speed and Power
Speed matters on the track - but when it comes to cleaning, Nilfisk delivers just as fast. These powerful high-pressure washers feature an integrated hose reel, foam sprayer, and durable metal pump to provide a quick, thorough clean every time. Perfect for cars, bikes, decking and more. Use code EVO10 for 10% o everything in the Nilfi sk webshop (offer ends 21 July).
Price: Use code EVO10 for 10% off everything in the Nilfisk webshop
Visit: shop.nilfisk.com
Contact: shop.nilfisk.com
Nextbase 320XR dash cam
Stay safe on the road this summer with the Nextbase 320XR Dash Cam bundle. Designed for protection on every journey, it features both front and rear recording capability to capture every detail on the road. With 1080p HD resolution, a wide 140-degree viewing angle, and a sleek, discreet design, it’s a perfect set-up for any car – easy to use on the daily commute, or even a longer road trip. Get the 320XR Dash Cam for just £99, with a £100 saving, exclusively at Halfords until 21st July.
Price: £99 (until 21st July 2025)
Visit: halfords.com
Goodwood GRRC Fellowship Subscription
Any true motorsport enthusiast will be thrilled with a subscription to the Goodwood Road Racing Club Fellowship. A GRRC Fellowship gift unlocks exclusive experiences for motorsport fans, including priority access and discounts on headline event tickets (Festival of Speed and Revival), plus access to the Pit Stop enclosure where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the action in comfort. You can also book club trackdays, regional drives and factory tours, along with the opportunity to join the waiting list to be come a full GRRC member. As part of a passionate motorsport community, you’ll benefit from incredible behind-the-scenes insight, and create unforgettable memories at an iconic racing circuit.
Price: £89 annual membership
Visit: goodwood.com
evo Shop
If you’re after a cool gift idea for the petrolhead in your life, but don’t want to break the bank, then our new evo-branded mug collection could be just the ticket. With stunning new designs that are sure to turn heads, each mug is durable, dishwasher-safe and will be the perfect pick-me-up for any evo enthusiast.
Price: £10.99
Visit: evo-shop.co.uk
