A car subscription box is perfect if you spend your free time in or around your car or if you are currently struggling for a gift idea for a seasoned auto enthusiast then a car subscription box is a great gift.
Whether your passions run to detailing or the finer points of diesel or petrol engine maintenance then there is a subscription box available or if you just prefer to keep the interior of your car looking better than the exterior then you can even subscribe to a monthly car air freshener service!
Continue reading to see just what boxes you can subscribe to as we give you the lowdown and our verdict on some of the best car subscription boxes currently available.Quick Comparison Between The 11 Best Car Subscription Boxes
| Subscription Box | Grade |
|---|---|
| GloveBox | A+ |
| PetrolBox | A+ |
| Monthly AutoScents | A |
| Gearbox | A+ |
| TunerCrate | A+ |
| Scented Geek | A |
| Fullscale Box | A+ |
| Drift | A+ |
| RPM Crate | A |
| Diesel Crate | A |
| Fresh Fresheners | A+ |
1. GloveBox
GloveBox is a premium car care monthly subscription box which you can buy for yourself or as a gift. A monthly GloveBox subscription includes five to seven full size and premium detailing products, accessories and towels for detailing exteriors and interiors and the subscription also provides discount codes and access to YouTube videos for how to videos and more. The products are sent out in a printed recyclable box, making it perfect for gifting.
It is easy to subscribe to GloveBox and you can also cancel your GloveBox subscription at any time online. If you would prefer to not subscribe or would just like to have a look at the products first, you can also buy a one-off GloveBox gift box.
Highlighted Features
- Available as a monthly subscription or one-off gift box
- Subscription box contains five to seven full size detailing products and accessories
- Subscribers can also access discounts and instructional videos
- Can be canceled at any time
Cost
The Deluxe subscription currently costs $34.99 a month (including shipping) and contains between five to seven detailing accessories, full sized products and microfiber towels. The contents of the box are worth over $50.
Availability
GloveBox is available to subscribers in the US and other countries. Additional shipping costs and/or taxes will be calculated when you check out on the website.
2. PetrolBox
PetrolBox is another popular monthly subscription box for car enthusiasts. There are two boxes available on subscription, the Basic and the Premium. Both boxes contain between five and seven items, which can be apparel, books, tools, detailing products and accessories and more and these come in a recyclable gifting box. There is also the chance for one lucky subscriber to win a set of wheels each month!
Signing up to PetrolBox can be done online but be aware that if you are gifting this subscription box to someone, you will need to know their apparel sizes as you have to confirm those when you sign up. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
Highlighted Features
- Offers a Basic and a Premium subscription box
- Boxes contain accessories, detailing products, apparel and other auto-related items
- Subscribers also go into a monthly prize draw for a full set of wheels!
- Can be canceled at any time
Cost
A PetrolBox Basic currently costs around $20 a month (including shipping) and the PetrolBox Premium just under $40 with shipping. Both subscriptions offer between five and seven products which come in a recyclable and printed card box.
Availability
PetrolBox can be delivered to the US and other countries. Shipping costs are calculated at check out.3. Monthly AutoScents
If the interior of your car is never as clean as the exterior, then Monthly AutoScents may just be the subscription box for you! With a choice of between two and 10 air fresheners delivered to your door every month, your car will always smell fresh.
You can choose to have your favorite scents delivered or you can allow AutoScents to send you a random mix instead. The subscription can be easily set up online and you can also cancel it online.
Highlighted Features
- Subscription offering between two and 10 car fresheners delivered to your door each month
- You can choose the scents or have a mix delivered
- Subscriptions can be fully managed online
Cost
You can choose two fresheners for $5 per month or up to 10 fresheners for $12.50 a month. There is also a small cost for priority shipping in the US.
Availability
Available to the US and other countries. Any extra shipping will be calculated when you check out on the website.4. Gearbox
The monthly subscription box Gearbox includes tools, samples, apparel and other auto themed items for you or another auto enthusiast. You can choose from the subscription Gearbox which is a flat cost box, or a Mystery Gearbox which comes in three sizes – ranging from $12.95 to $49.95 plus shipping. Your subscription account can be managed fully through the Gearbox website.
All Gearbox subscription boxes contain items which retail at a higher cost than the box price. The items come packaged in a recyclable and printed card box which makes it ideal for gifting.
Highlighted Features
- You can choose from the subscription Gearbox or a Mystery Gearbox
- Includes a wide variety of apparel, tools and other auto-related products
- Easy to set up and manage your subscription online
Cost
The Gearbox subscription is $24.99 plus $6 shipping while the Mystery Gearboxes are available in three sizes and start at $12.95 plus shipping.
Availability
Gearbox is currently only available to subscribers in the US although the company is working to expand into other countries.5. TunerCrate
TunerCrate is a premium automotive subscription box offering a selection of crates for auto enthusiasts. The Premium TunerCrate includes detailing accessories, collectibles, limited edition apparel and other one off items and accessories. When you subscribe to TunerCrate, you also have the option to select JDM, Muscle or Euro products – or even a mix of these. For something a little different, you can also gift a Mystery crate which contains products to the value of $120+ or for female enthusiasts, there is also the choice to subscribe to the monthly Tuner Girl box. All the subscription boxes come as printed boxes that can be recycled.
You can easily set up a new subscription and manage your account online although if you want to cancel your subscription you will need to give 30 days’ notice by submitting and online ticket.
Highlighted Features
- Allows you to choose subscriptions for Muscle, JDM or Euro interests
- Also offers a specific box for female enthusiasts
- Products come boxed and are ideal for gifting
- Box contents retail at a higher price than the subscription costs
Cost
A Basic TunerCrate is currently $13.99, the Standard is around $22, and the Premium is around $47. Shipping/taxes are calculated at check out.
Availability
TunerCrate can ship domestically and internationally.6. Scented Geek
With monthly subscriptions of just $3.99 a month, Scented Geek offers air fresheners designed for those who have interests in gaming, anime, sci-fi, fantasy, comics and more.
You can set up your subscription online and choose your preference (such as magical or fantasy and sci-fi) and you will then receive a different design of air freshener every month.
Highlighted Features
- Range of air fresheners designed to offer some chic for the geek
- Offers a single air freshener every month from your category (or realm) of choice
- Easy to set up and manage your subscription online
Cost
$3.99 per month for one air freshener plus $0.89 shipping.
Availability
The Scented Geek subscription can be shipped to the US or globally. Any additional costs for shipping will be calculated when you check out.
7. Fullscale Box
For those who really do love to spend every spare minute detailing, then the Fullscale Box may just be one of the best car subscription boxes to choose from.
Available monthly, the Fullscale Box contains a selection of premium interior and detailing products as well as car fragrances and other essential detailing accessories. It is easy to set up a subscription online and you can also manage your account or even cancel online with the Hassle Free Guarantee.
Highlighted Features
- Monthly auto detailing subscription box
- Selection of premium detailing products and accessories
- Easy to manage subscriptions online
Cost
The Fullscale Box is currently $24.99 per month plus shipping.
Availability
Subscriptions are available to the US and other countries. Additional shipping costs and taxes for outside the US will be calculated at checkout.
8. Drift
Another auto freshener subscription box, Drift offers air fresheners made with natural fragrance and essential oils which are also free from additives and chemicals such as phthalates and parabens.
You can order Drift fresheners for delivery every one or two months and shipping is free. The auto fresheners are available as wood fresheners that attach to the visor magnetically or as clip in vent fresheners. You can also buy the Drift scents as room sprays for using in your car or even in your home.
You can set your account up online and also manage or cancel your subscription through the website.
Highlighted Features
- Premium air fresheners available once every month or two months
- Fresheners made with essential oils and natural fragrances
- Free from phthalates and parabens
- Your account can be set up and fully managed online
Cost
A monthly subscription for one wood air freshener is $8 and shipping is included.
Availability
Drift subscriptions are only available to US residents.
9. RPM Crate
The RPM Crate offers car subscription boxes which contain a selection of detailing products and accessories, apparel and magazines. You can choose between crates for Muscle, Euro or JDM or a crate with a mix of all three. It is easy to set up a new subscription online and you can also manage your subscription or even cancel your box through your online account.
At present these subscription boxes does not actually come gift boxed, instead they are flat packed so you may want to consider this if you do want to subscribe to an RPM Crate as a gift for someone.
Highlighted Features
- Boxes include apparel, accessories, detailing products, magazines and more
- Choice of Euro, Muscle or JDM crates
- Subscriber account can be fully managed online
Cost
Currently, an RPM Crate is $24.95 per month including free shipping in the US.
Availability
Available to the US and other countries. Additional shipping costs and taxes for outside the US will be calculated at checkout.
10. Diesel Crate
Suitable for those with diesel motors, the Diesel Crate contains a variety of diesel-related products and accessories such as stickers, flags, apparel, additives, detailing products, emergency kits and more. Unlike some car subscription boxes, the Diesel Crate does not always come boxed.
If you do want to gift this subscription, you will need to specify a size for apparel and also the type of diesel engine that the recipient has so that they can be sent relevant products. This is a monthly subscription that can be set up online and canceled at any time.
Highlighted Features
- A subscription box for diesel enthusiasts
- Includes apparel, accessories, additives and more
- The subscription box can be fully managed online
Cost
A Diesel Crate (Sticker Pack) currently costs around $20 a month (including shipping) and the Diesel Crate (Standard) costs around $35 with shipping.
Availability
This box is available to subscribers in the US, Canada and Australia (extra shipping costs and taxes will be calculated at check out).11. Fresh Fresheners
A subscription box for uniquely designed and premium essential oil scented car air fresheners. Fresh Fresheners have around 60 designs of air freshener with popular scents such as vanilla, green tea, pina colada and more and the subscriptions offers you four randomly selected air fresheners once a month. It is easy to set up your subscription online and you can also cancel online at any time.
Highlighted Features
- Auto air freshener subscription service
- Subscribers receive four different air fresheners once a month
- 60 different designs of air freshener
- Subscription can be managed fully online
Cost
For four fresheners each month it costs around $13, compared to the retail value of $20+.
Availability
Fresh Fresheners subscriptions are available to the US and other countries. Shipping costs and taxes will be calculated when you check out on the website.
Buyer’s Guide for The Best Car Subscription Boxes
A car subscription box is something that you may want to consider buying if you have an interest in cars, or even as a gift that is a little different for the auto enthusiast in your life.
The contents of subscription boxes are usually cheaper when bought as a box and if you were to buy the items separately it could cost you tens of dollars more on the overall price.
Some of the best car subscription boxes also specialize in offering new or even one off products which means you can get your hands on something that you would not be able to find in your local auto parts or accessories store.
When choosing your box also check out what deals the company offers to its subscribers. Some offer a discount when you sign up and some are able to offer their specialist engine or detailing products to buy at a discounted price. This means if you really some of the stuff in your subscription box, you will be able to buy more at a discounted price.
Some companies also provide blogs on their websites or even ‘how to’ and tip videos to help you make the most of the products in your subscription box.
When you are choosing your box remember that most have an additional shipping charge so it’s worth taking a moment to check out the overall cost before you sign up to the subscription. Some boxes can be shipped to outside of the US but there will be heavier shipping and taxes to pay if you want to ship internationally.
Although most car subscription boxes are monthly, some companies also offer one off or other accessories which can be ideal for a special birthday or Christmas gift.
Many subscription boxes come packaged in a card box which also makes them great for gifting, but not all will be packaged in this way so you may want to check out how the box will be packaged if you are looking to gift one.
Although some boxes just contain auto products a number of the best car subscription boxes will also contain apparel such as T shirts and hoodies or even caps and gloves so you will need to check out and provide sizing information when you subscribe to a box. Easy to do if it is for you – not always as easy when it is for someone else!
Most boxes will allow you to fully manage your account online, including the option to take a break from your subscription or even just cancel it. If you do need to cancel, make sure you know if you will need to give a notice period or what the latest cutoff date (such as five days before dispatch) is that you need to cancel by.
Conclusion
If you want something different to gift to an auto enthusiast or you are an enthusiast yourself, we hope our lowdown on car subscription boxes will help you pick out the best car subscription boxes for you and your car!