Muddy shoes, spilled coffee, food crumbs… As your home away from home, your car is most likely subjected to all sorts of hazards on a daily basis. As one of our prized possessions, it’s important to look after it and that’s where interior floor mats come in.
Here are five reasons why investing in a set of well-fitted and relatively low-cost floor mats is essential to looking after you and your car:
1. Protection against stains and dirt
Since we get into our vehicle with our shoes, the probability of the floor of your car getting dirty is very high. Floor mats add another layer of protection, preventing dirt, mud, dust, and other debris from rubbing into the car's original carpet.
Accidental spills such as drinks, food, or any other liquid, can happen anytime especially when you have children or pets. Floor mats are an effective barrier at preventing those spills from seeping into the carpet and causing permanent stains.
Properly-fitted rubber mats with raised edges that lock in place are particularly good at trapping and containing liquids, and are very practical if you spend a bit of time in rural areas.
2. Keep you safe
A floor mat is not only interior decoration, it’s also a significant accessory that affects your driving experience. A genuine, high-quality fitted floor mat keeps you safe by staying in place especially on the driver’s side (keeping clear of the pedals) and never slipping. Look for mats that lock into position and have an anti-slip backing that doesn’t poke holes into the car’s interior. Mats that match the contours of your car, like these genuine ones suited to Suzukis, won’t move or fold up when you are driving or slip as you get in and out of your vehicle.
3. Easier to clean and they look good
Taking a rubber or carpet floor mat out of the car to clean is easier, faster, and more cost-effective than cleaning the car floor. When you use genuine floor mats that specifically fit the front and rear footwells of your car, you help keep your carpet cleaner by eliminating the gaps. As they are designed to fit in the exact space, they tend to look tidier and smarter too.
4. Save money for bigger repairs
Keeping your car on the road isn’t cheap with repairs, maintenance, and insurance all contributing to the running costs. Installing floor mats is a simple way to dress up and protect the interior of your car without spending a ton of time or money.
Over time if you don’t have floor mats, you are likely to wear a hole in the carpet on the driver’s side. Likewise, the passenger carpets will eventually wear through, especially if you carry passengers all the time. The cost to replace floor mats is considerably less than repairing or replacing the car’s floor, making them a worthwhile investment in the long-run.
5. Protect the value of your car
It pays to think ahead to the day you might sell your car and a spotless carpet is an excellent selling benefit. By simply adding a set of floor mats, you’ll keep the interior cleaner and in the best condition possible, making it more attractive to potential buyers. The better the car looks, the higher the potential resale value could be.
From safety to saving money, it’s never too late to show your car some love and protect your asset with floor mats that are fit your car perfectly.
If your car needs more than just floor mats and you are considering buying a new one, get all the information you need to get started from our Guide to Buying a New Car.
