How to choose the right floor mats

Choosing the right car floor mat for your car can be as difficult as any other decision. It might seem like a minor part of your car but depending on your lifestyle, which material you use can have a drastic impact on the lifespan of the product, the level of protection offered to the floor of the vehicle and ultimately even resale value. So which should you choose? Rubber, carpet or velour? As mentioned above, it really depends on what you plan on using your vehicle for. A trade vehicle vs. a family car have very different requirements. On this page we hope to make that decision clearer for you.

The different types we provide

Currently, we provide floor mats for a variety of different vehicles in rubber, carpet and velour. If you have the right vehicle model and year selected the carpet and velour will colour match the carpet of your vehicle. Our rubber floor mats are currently available in a range of greys and shades of black.

Which type of floor mat matches your needs?

Before we consider the pros and cons of each type, it’s important to look at what you want out of your floor mats. Are you an outdoorsy person? Do you have pets you frequently take in the car? Do you eat or drink in the car often? Are you wanting your floor mats to match the existing car carpet? Are you more aesthetically minded? There’s a lot more to consider than you probably thought at first.

We recommend rubber floor mats if:

  • You spend a lot of time outside and are likely to track dirt or water into your vehicle. Rubber mats are wipe clean and won’t absorb odours as easily. This also counts for areas that frequently encounter extreme weather such as frequent rain and snow.
  • You transport animals in your vehicle on a regular basis. Animals will also track dirt into your vehicle, on top of this they may tear up the carpet with their nails, which can be a bit unsightly after a few trips. Animal hair is also a lot harder to get out of carpet or velour!
  • You regularly move cargo of some variety around, from shopping to nursery runs, or even running the kids to football practice. All of this is wear and tear that can easily shorten the lifespan of your floor mats.
  • If you use this vehicle as a work vehicle, you are going to be putting a lot more strain on your floor mats from constant use for your working hours, vs occasional use of a family or office worker.
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We recommend carpet floor mats if:

  • You want to match your vehicle's interior carpet. Buying from Ford directly means your floor mats will perfectly colour match, and can be easily sorted by vehicle model and year.
  • Select floor mats come ready embroidered with the Ford and vehicle logo ready to go, no need to involve third parties and pay extra for that extra flair.
  • Carpet floor mats are the most affordable option so when they do eventually get worn out after many years of use, you won’t break the bank replacing them.
  • You prefer a nicer aesthetic for the interior of your car.
  • Your heels won’t slip as much on rubber mats when wet.
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We recommend velour floor mats if:

  • You want all the benefits of carpet floor mats.
  • You want to enhance your vehicle with an even more premium look.
  • You require something more hardwearing than carpet, but don’t want to compromise the aesthetic with rubber.
  • You need something more slip resistant than carpet.
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Once you have decided which of these meet your needs, it’s time to consider the strengths and differences of each.

Rubber floor mats

Strengths:

  • Easy to clean.
  • Provide the most protection to the vehicle's interior carpet.
  • Are the most durable and are designed to withstand even the harshest of climates.
  • If looked after they will last the longest.

Differences:

  • Are not as aesthetically pleasing as the other options, though this is down to individual taste.
  • Are unlikely to match the colour of your vehicle’s interior carpet.

 

Carpet floor mats

Strengths:

  • Offer the most variety of styles and colours.
  • Usually the most affordable option.
  • Are more aesthetically pleasing than rubber options.
  • Offer great coverage of the interior carpet.
  • Can colour match your vehicle and are therefore less noticeable.

Differences:

  • Are not as tough and durable as rubber or velour options.
  • Need to be vacuum cleaned or beaten to clean.

 

Velour floor mats

Strengths:

  • The same pros as carpet options.
  • Greater traction than carpet options.
  • Provide a more luxurious feel to your vehicle than any other option.
  • Are slip resistant when wet or dry.

Differences:

  • Need to be vacuum cleaned or beaten to clean.
  • Are usually the most expensive option.

 

With so much to consider and choose from you may be forgiven for wondering if floor mats are really necessary. We believe they are absolutely essential for protecting not only your car's interior, but also the underlying foot well metal from potential corrosion. This helps further protect the all important resale value as well as make your vehicle something to be even more proud of.

So which is the car floor mat that is right for you?

As stated, it all depends on your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Above all, car mats don’t need to be boring. Whether it’s rubber, carpet or velour, your car mats project your individual needs; whether you want practicality, luxury, or a combination of both.

If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to one of our agents who will be more than happy to help!