Do I Need to Buy Another Car Mat Even If the New Car Comes with One?
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Do I need to buy another car mat even if the new car comes with one? Yes, you should. The original car mats are usually made of suede material, which does not absorb water, gets dirty easily, and is inconvenient to clean. Car Mat Materials: Car mats come in materials such as plastic, rubber, and leather. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, with leather/rubber mats being the mainstream choice. Types of Car Mats: Car mats can be single-piece or full-coverage. Full-coverage mats can be further divided into those that cover the door sill and those that do not. When purchasing car mats, pay attention to the coverage area, but note that more coverage is not necessarily better. Purchasing Considerations: It is best to choose double-layered car mats so that the top layer can be removed for cleaning. Before purchasing, confirm with the seller whether the mats are detachable.
As a practical person, I find the original car floor mats too thin—they get soaked with muddy water on rainy days and deform after just a few washes. Since it rains frequently here, I switched to a full-coverage TPE floor mat set, which is 3mm thicker with edges 5cm higher, effectively preventing mud and water from seeping through. Once, my kid spilled an entire cup of milk tea, but the rubber material made it easy to wipe clean—something the original felt mats couldn’t handle. As someone who often carries fishing gear in the trunk, I also appreciate how the full-coverage design protects even the door sills from scratching the car paint. After two years of use, I still find it super convenient to remove and rinse during car washes, while the original mats have long been stored away gathering dust.
