Understanding Boot Liners
Although we recognize that when it comes to the boot of your vehicle it may well be a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some simple steps you can take to make it easier for you to keep on top of your boot’s maintenance.
After all, whether it’s somewhere to keep tools or other travel essentials like that handy pair of wellies, load up the weekly shop, or transport other important goods, your boot probably gets quite a lot of use. Considering it’s such an important part of your vehicle, making its upkeep as easy and effective as possible is well within your best interests.
That being said, read on for a comprehensive customer guide on making sure you purchase the best boot liner for you and your needs.
Avoid Confusion when shopping for boot liners
When shopping for boot liners, it can be a slightly confusing process if you’re not sure what to look out for, or indeed if you’ve never considered buying one before at all. Generally speaking, there’s lots of variation within the product range, from different sizes, styles, and materials to different manufacturers and it can be difficult to understand what you do and don’t, need.
It should be noted that universal boot liners are available, and while they are a low-cost option, there is no guarantee of coverage, correct fit, or performance, so it may well be worth your time and, ultimately, money to look into correctly tailored boot liner options.
Essentially, the type of product you need will be determined by personal preference, factoring in your lifestyle and regular vehicle uses for example, although the size and style of your vehicle will also be a determining factor.
What should I look out for when purchasing a boot liner?
As always, we recommend tailoring your purchase to the specific make and model of your car in order to ensure the best coverage and performance, and as a result, you may be offered subsequent optional extras, such as a carpet insert or a bumper protector. In case you’d like any extra information on features like these, please get in touch with our dedicated expert customer support team on 0151 531 9887 or info@click-carmats.co.uk.
One of the main factors in determining what level of coverage your boot requires. Most boots are equipped with a ‘false floor’ for example or a shelf on the bottom, and removing this will increase the space available and subsequently the protection required. In other cases, the floor of the boot will be covering storage space for a spare tyre, so you may choose to leave this in place, although some boot liners are designed to incorporate this feature.
The first step then, is to examine your vehicle and what level of protection you require.
How to fit and remove your boot liner?
While the specifics of each product will vary depending on some of the options mentioned above, here are some more generalised instructions on boot liner installation.
- In order for the fasteners on your boot liner to function as intended, it is necessary to first thoroughly clean and declutter the interior of your boot, as any debris or grease may negatively affect the fastenings or adhesives, again depending on your order.
- Prepare your boot for installation, by setting the floor level and seat incline to match the specs of your order, if applicable
There are several potential kinds of fittings, depending on the construction of your product and car, so we’ll cover carpet-friendly hook fittings, which are common and will give you an idea of how other fittings are intended to work:
- Liner front/headrests; some fabric boot liners are fitted with a hook, or loop fastenings, designed to hook onto the headrests in the back of your car, beginning with the middle seat to maximise tension
- Sides: once the side panels of your boot liner are snugly in place, the hook fasteners on the sides will fasten directly to the boot carpet
- Back: Similar to the sides, making sure to keep the tension in the product, fasten the hooks directly into the boot carpet.
Other options may include adhesive fasteners, commonly associated with plastic boot liners for example. For more thorough instruction, contact our team, although it is worth noting that there are several informative instructional videos available online.
Tailored boot mats by car make
Although car manufacturers produce boot liners for their own models, the quality can vary widely, with some companies producing the kind of fully specified boot liners we’ve been discussing, and some providing little more than a mat. As stated, we always recommend tailoring the product to the vehicle, and at Click Car Mats we provide a range of products to suit several mainstream and smaller car makes. Check out our range of tailored boot mats on our website.
If you have any further questions about our car mats or need help choosing the right product for your needs, get in touch with us today by calling 0151 531 9887 or Email us info@click-carmats.co.uk. Our friendly experts are more than happy to help and offer advice when needed.
