How to choose car floor mats - Vietnamese drivers need to know

Car floor mats can be dangerous to the driver if not selected properly.

August 14 on fanThe Chaderghat police page (Hyderabad city, India) posted a video of a car accident because the accelerator pedal got stuck under the floor mat and did not return to its original position.

This video warns about the improper use of car floor mats for cars which can lead to unwanted risks.

Car floor matsis an equipment that has the function of keeping the interior clean. After a period of use, many people need to change the carpet to suit the purpose of use, aesthetics or higher quality. Choosing a car carpet depends on two factors: functionality and price. Car owners need to pay attention to the following issues:

Choose carpet according to car

In Vietnam, car mats have two main options: cut-to-order mats and mats for specific car types. Mr. Phu Tong, Mobile Car Care store, (HCMC) said, cThe cost for each option is not fixed, depending on the floor area of ​​the car, sedan or SUV... as well as the quality of the carpet from rubber, felt or leather.

You should choose mats that fit tightly on the car floor and do not affect the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.

Car mats are a safer choice, because these products are designed for each type of car, without excess or redundant floor space. The important position on the driver's seat, the contact points of the mat with the clutch, gas, and brake pedals all have space, avoiding becoming an obstacle for the driver.

Custom cut mats are popular, especially among people with low finances. The advantage of choosing this mat is that it can be customized according to customer requirements and is cheap. But the quality and potential risks are hidden, because most customers entrust the staff of auto parts stores to do it.

A mat that is not the correct size for the driver's seat may shift, affecting the travel of the accelerator and brake pedals, causing safety hazards.

Check floor mats regularly

Drivers should get into the habit of checking their car's floor mats before each trip, especially for cut mats that do not cover the entire driver's foot area.

Mr. Ngoc Thao, Thanh Phuc auto parts store, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City said that plastic, rubber or felt mats without suction cups or spikes on the surface in contact with the car floor often slide up and down easily due to the driver's feet. After a long time of use, under the influence of temperature or external force, the mat can deform.

Common rubber or plastic mats can slip up and down during use.

Drivers need to be constantly mindful to avoid the floor mats from obstructing the brake, accelerator or clutch pedals.

Prioritize safety factors

The cost of a set of floor mats ranges from several hundred thousand to several million VND, depending on the quality and aesthetic factors. However, when choosing, car owners should choose the type of mats that come with the car, or cut them to their liking but spread evenly over the foot area.

Choose rugs with many spikes and buttons to keep them in place to prevent shifting.

Priority should be given to mats with fixed position buttons, suction cups or many spikes on the contact surface of the car floor. The purpose is to prevent unwanted displacement of the floor mat, which can affect the clutch, accelerator and brake pedal travel.

Types of car floor mats

In today's market, bBesides the popular, cheap plastic mats,The three main types of car floor mats are rubber, felt and leather. These products originate mainly from China, the US and Thailand. The price depends on the material and aesthetics.3D, 4D, 5D carpets are manufacturer terms to distinguish between designs and quality.

Rubber mats

Rubber mats have the advantages of being waterproof, easy to clean, durable and low cost. However, the heat resistance depends on the quality corresponding to the installation cost. This type of mat is quite popular in popular car models today.

A custom cut rubber mat for your car.

Prices for rubber mats range from 300 thousand VNDup to about 1.3 million VND, or more for a four-seater car kit.

Carpet

Felt mats are heat-resistant, absorb and prevent dust from spreading in the car better than rubber. However, this type retains moisture, is oil-repellent and difficult to clean. In the hot and humid conditions of Vietnam, using felt mats for a long time can cause unpleasant odors in the car.

Car mats with fixed buttons.

In the current market, the reference price at some car accessories stores, felt carpets installed for sedans is from 1-1.8 million VND. The difference between dealers is a few hundred thousand VND.

Leather carpet

Leather mats are often used for luxury and high-end cars. The mats cost from two to three million VND or more. This product is highly aesthetic, increasing the luxury of the car, but users need to be more careful when using it.

According to VNE