Real Cars Don't Shift Themselves Hoodie | Manual Transmission Gift
$34.95 - $41.95
BECAUSE REAL CARS DON'T SHIFT THEMSELVES wraps around a distressed white circle holding an H-pattern shift diagram: 1 and 3 on top, 2 and 4 below, reverse in red, and the top-right slot labeled U CAN'T CATCH ME. Small gears sit on both sides. A badge of honor for drivers who still prefer doing the work themselves.
Wear it on cold mornings in the garage, at car meets or on a back-road drive with the windows down. A good gift for the friend who heel-toes through traffic just because they can.
Who it's for
- Drivers who think a clutch pedal is a feature, not a chore
- Car guys who heel-toe downshift even on the way to the store
- Track day and back-road fans who love rev-matched corner entries
- Anyone looking for a funny gift for a manual transmission lover
Fabric & fit
- Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend hooded sweatshirt, 8.0 oz/ydĀ² (271 g/mĀ²) medium-heavy fleece
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Classic unisex fit, double-lined hood with matching drawcord, front pouch pocket, ribbed cuffs and waistband
- Printed on the front, direct-to-garment (DTG), made to order
- Unisex sizes Sā5XL; for a looser fit, size up
Size chart
| Size | Chest width | Length |
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| S | 20 in / 51 cm | 27 in / 69 cm |
| M | 22 in / 56 cm | 28 in / 71 cm |
| L | 24 in / 61 cm | 29 in / 74 cm |
| XL | 26 in / 66 cm | 30 in / 76 cm |
| 2XL | 28 in / 71 cm | 31 in / 79 cm |
| 3XL | 30 in / 76 cm | 32 in / 81 cm |
| 4XL | 32 in / 81 cm | 33 in / 84 cm |
| 5XL | 34 in / 86 cm | 34 in / 86 cm |
Measured flat across the chest, 1 in below the armholes, and from the high point of the shoulder to the hem. Tolerance about 1 in.
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out (max 30Ā°C / 86Ā°F) Ā· non-chlorine bleach only Ā· tumble dry low Ā· iron on low heat, not over the print Ā· do not dry clean.
Printed to order. See our delivery policy for production and shipping times. More car guy hoodies.
Product safety (EU): EU Representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3 Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, Cyprus. Product: Gildan 18500. For adults. 2 year warranty in the EU.
GPSR information
HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
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PHONE CASES:
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.
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COFFEE MUGS:
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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HOODIES:
Product information: Gildan, 18500, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazzard: For adults, EU warranty - 2 years, Made in Bangladesh
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
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T-SHIRTS:
Product information: Gildan, 5000, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazzard: For adults, EU warranty - 2 years, Made in Nicaragua
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Do not iron, Do not dryclean
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FAQ
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All products are made to order and dispatched within 1-2 business days. Once shipped, transit times are: US 3-5 days, UK 3-6 days, EU 4-8 days, Australia 3-7 days. Everything ships from the USA.
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Yes - we ship to the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and most countries worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location. Every order comes with tracking so you can follow it from our door to yours.
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Orders go into production quickly, so email us at 365carmods@gmail.com as soon as possible if you need to make a change. Once production has started we can't modify it. That said, if your order arrives damaged or with a print defect, we'll replace it at no cost - just contact us within 14 days of delivery.
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T-shirts and hoodies use DTG (direct-to-garment) printing, which bonds the ink into the fabric fibers rather than sitting on top. Wash inside-out in cold water and it stays sharp for years. Mugs use dye-sublimation - the design is heat-bonded into the ceramic surface, so it won't scratch, peel, or fade with regular use.
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Each product page has a size guide table with chest width and length measurements in inches for every size from S to 3XL. Most customers order their normal size. If you're between sizes or prefer a looser fit, go one size up.
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Yes. Our ceramic mugs are both dishwasher safe and microwave safe. The dye-sublimation print is heat-bonded into the surface, not just printed on top, so it won't scratch, fade, or peel with regular use.