Automotive-related gifts are sure to be a hit this Father's Day, especially for dads who treat their cars as a member of the family. You can play it safe with a gift certificate to a local auto parts and accessories store or you can be more adventurous and wash the vehicle or take it in to the shop for a tune-up. Here are a few fun ideas for the gearhead patriarch in your family.

Put Together a Gift Basket
If you're not sure what to get your father, why not gather up a bunch of small items and create a clever car-oriented gift basket? You can include items like air fresheners, cleaning products, a tire pressure gauge and a gift certificate for a local car wash. Other fun additions like automotive magazines, a car figurine for Dad's office or a classic dad gift with a twist – a tie with cars on it – are sure to rev any father's engine.

Clean Dad's Car
Unless your father is very particular about how his car is cleaned, you can surprise him by getting out the hose and soap bucket and giving his ride a wash. This is also a great way for young children to show dad they care. It can also be a fun activity for the kids to bond with their father if they do it together on Dad's special Sunday.

Get a Tune-Up
Another great idea for those who have access to dad's car keys, can be to take the car in for maintenance. Getting the oil changed and having a skilled mechanic perform a diagnostic test can bring a smile to your father's face. It'll show that you care about the quality of his ride as much as you care about him. You may also want to offer this service in the form of a gift certificate, whether the auto shop offers them or you create one of your own.

If you opt to take the car to the shop, you may want to check out New Jersey Auto Auction's Total Car Care Center.