3 budget friendly auto gifts for this Christmas that will do the trick.

Auto gifts for Christmas don't have to be expensive and can fit into your budget. Just because your car lover may want some of the more elaborate gadgets for his favorite toy doesn't mean that there isn't something more reasonable that you can give that will please just as much. Below are

3 budget friendly auto gifts for this Christmas that will do the trick.

1. An all purpose adapter. Older cars aren't set up for toys your auto lover may already have like portable DVD players. With this adapter found at iGo.com for only $19.00, they can enjoy all the more expensive toys they already own to go with their number one love; their car. This adapter will power their mobile phones and PDAs as well.

2. Your buddy may love autos, but how are their navigational techniques? A GPS system doesn't sound very budget friendly. With the popularity and mass production of these gadgets, you can purchase their alternative for a very budget friendly price. There is no special installation required. The 10 in 1 Pocket Size Cranking LED Flashlight found at Radio Shack for only $9.97 is a must have for everyone on the road. No batteries are needed to operate it. Just simply turn the hand crank to give it juice. It comes with a compass, weather radio, flashlight, an all in one charger for cell phones and more.

3. Not many people have roadside safety in mind. Roadside safety kits are packed full of very useful tools and are budget friendly. For $24.95 you can get them the 42 Piece Emergency Road Assitance Kit at Survival Supply. This kit is AAA approved and has everything you would need in an emergency like jumper cables, a first aid kit, batteries, fuses, shop towels, and a whole lot more. You definitely get every thing you pay for and more.