2023 holiday gift guide for automotive technicians

Dec. 18, 2023
Looking for a gift to give the automotive technician in your life? Check out our list below!

The holidays are coming up fast, and between the cookie decorating, tree trimming, yuletide caroling, and what you’re fairly positive is your 125 rewatch of A Christmas Story, you have to find time to do your holiday shopping. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a list of holiday gifts made up of suggestions directly from our tool reviewer panel.

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

  • A gift card to the tool distributor of their choice: If you're not sure what your technician needs you can't go wrong with a gift card, especially if it's to their favorite tool distributor. 
  • A hand-written holiday card: Let the technician in your life know how much you appreciate them by taking the time to write them a thoughtful message. 

About the Author

Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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