Part of Japan’s big three, Honda has positioned itself as a brand that offers the most bang-for-buck, reliable and safe vehicles. That’s been the case for many proud Honda owners all over the world, be it from their smallest car, the Honda Jazz/ Fit to their biggest, the Pilot.
Another thing that Honda has held on to, as a manufacturer is simplicity. Both under the hood and in the cabin, their vehicles use a more straightforward design be it with components or interior styling. While there’s nothing you should change under the bonnet in this regard, there is some space for change inside.
Benefits of Aftermarket Car Mats
Cost
The first thing you’ll notice when shopping for aftermath car mats is their price. You might think that it’s too good to be true but, in fact, it isn’t. Aftermarket car mats for Honda are going to be one of the most cost-effective accessories you’ll add to your Japanese four-wheeler.
Availability
In general aftermarket accessories and upgrades are easy to come across be it on the web or in the local auto parts store. The same can be said for Honda floor mats as they get worn out and you need to replace them about as frequently as you replace your tyres.
Protection
Another factor that not everyone takes into consideration is the fact that mats protect your Honda’s foot wells. They protect the floor from debris, mud and spills. This makes the floor last longer as well as the carpet that covers it.
Looks
As mentioned above, Honda doesn’t make the most stylish interiors but you can easily change that with a set of aftermarket Honda floor mats. With a wide range of designs available, you can make the cabin as flashy as you want or you can go for a minimalistic change.
Options
In the world of aftermarket accessories you can choose from a wide range of materials and car mats for Honda are no different. You can choose from the most comfortable to the most rugged mats and you won’t feel like you’ve made the wrong choice.
Maintenance
The fact that everything that falls down in the foot well is going on the mats means that you will have an easier job cleaning the floor. The mats are easier to maintain than the carpet on the floor as they can be removed easily.
Types of Car Mats
Rubber
Although they look bad when covered in dust, rubber mats are actually the best solution when it comes to rainy days as well as during the colder months. Rubber mats are easy to clean and they’re also extremely durable. What you won’t get from them is comfort or noise isolation.
Fabric
Fabric mats, on the other hand, are the better option when it comes to the hotter months of the year as they can absorb dust way better and they don’t make the cabin heat up as much. The fibres can absorb spills too but don’t expect to clean fabric mats as easily as rubbers ones.
Vinyl
Also known as all-weather mats, vinyl Honda floor mats are the best all-around solution. As their name suggests, they can be used during any season as they can absorb dust and spills pretty well without making your cabin smell like rubber during summer days. If you don’t want to do lots of maintenance but have a fairly decent set of mats, vinyl ones are the way to go.
Nomad
The name of these Honda mats makes them sound premium and although they’re not as affordable as the above two, they are certainly not going to make you spend a fortune. Nomad mats have curly fibres which is why they’re often called curly mats. They have excellent fluid-absorbing capabilities and are quite comfortable too. But nomad mats are not easy to keep clean.
3D
With 3D mats, you get to cover not only the floor but the inner side of the door sill and the side of the middle console. They provide great coverage and therefore protection from dust, grime and fluids. 3D mats are easy to clean and look like they’re part of your Honda but they are quite an expensive option.
Factors to Consider
Compatibility
When searching for Honda mats you should first check if it fits in your model car. Compatibility is key to finding the correct mat, otherwise, if you do get the mat you’re after, if it doesn’t fit it won’t be as good.
Backing
The backside of a mat matters as much as the front. On the back, there should be an anti-slip rubber backing either in the form of spikes or spread across the surface of the entire mat. This will help prevent the mat from moving around which is not a safe experience especially when you have the mat go under the pedals.
Absorption
Water retention or absorption should also be on the list as it helps keep your floor from getting messy. It also prevents your feet from slipping when you have to press a pedal or two.
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