Father’s Day gift ideas

Why we picked it: From Autoglym, the British car-care brand car people already trust, and it covers the whole interior, from dashboard to seats.

• Interior shampoo
• Fast Glass cleaner
• Vinyl and rubber care

What owners say: Seats come up looking brand new, the glass cleaner cuts through grime, and it smells good too.

Why we picked it: Japanese SK5 steel blades that slice through stems up to 25mm cleanly, which keeps plants healthier than a crushing cut.

• Japanese SK5 steel
• Cuts up to 25mm
• Lightweight aluminium handles
• Squeeze-to-release lock

What owners say: Extremely sharp and comfortable. Owners say they go through thick stems like a knife through butter.

Why we picked it: A concentrated cream made for dry, cracked hands. Gardeners and builders swear by it.

• Highly concentrated
• For dry, cracked skin
• Glycerin barrier
• 80ml tube

What owners say: Works almost instantly on cracked hands and soaks in quickly.

• Split cowhide leather
• Cotton lining
• Reinforced palm
• Adjustable wrist

What owners say: Thorn-proof, heavy-duty and well insulated. Owners use them for everything from roses to log piles.

Why we picked it: Reads in two seconds, so the barbecue is no longer a guessing game. At under a tenner, it’s the gadget cooks wish they’d bought years ago.

• Reads in 1–3 seconds
• Accurate to ±0.5°C
• Waterproof (IPX6)
• Magnetic back
• Backlit screen

What owners say: Fast, accurate and easy to read. Several owners say it matches thermometers costing far more.

Why we picked it: From Spear & Jackson, making tools in Sheffield since 1760. The Japanese-style hori hori digs, weeds, cuts and measures planting depth.

• Stainless steel blade
• Straight and serrated edges
• Depth markings
• Holster included

What owners say: Well made and sturdy, and brilliant for digging out stubborn weeds.

Why we picked it: Thirty precision bits plus spudgers and tweezers: it opens phones, glasses, laptops and kids’ toys.

• 30 precision bits
• Torx, Phillips, pentalobe, tri-wing
• Spudgers and tweezers
• Compact case

What owners say: Everything you need for small fiddly jobs, with solid build quality for the price.

Why we picked it: Five pairs with thick terry cushioning, for boots, wellies and anyone whose feet are always cold.

• Thick terry loop
• Cushioned sole
• 80% cotton
• 5 pairs

What owners say: Super thick and warm, with a good fit, and they don’t slip down.

Why we picked it: Two double-sided stones, a bamboo base, an angle guide and a flattening stone: everything to get knives sharper than new.

• 4 grits: 400 to 8000
• Bamboo non-slip base
• Angle guide for beginners
• Flattening stone included
• Water stones, no oil needed

What owners say: Works brilliantly and brings tired knives back to razor sharp.

Why we picked it: Six single-origin coffees from around the world, so he can work out whether he’s a Colombia man or an Ethiopia man.

• 6 single origins
• Ground, ready to brew
• Vacuum-packed
• Gift box

What owners say: Great variety and lovely fresh taste, and it looks smart enough to give as it is.

Heads up: The bags are tasting size (50g each), so it’s a sampler rather than a month’s supply.