Mr. Liang, the car owner, recently experienced a harrowing incident: not long after starting his car in the morning, the clutch suddenly malfunctioned and became uncontrollable. Fortunately, the car was not moving too fast, and he barely managed to stop it, avoiding a collision with the car in front. After breaking out into a cold sweat, upon further inspection, he discovered that the floor mat had become stuck under the clutch! His experience immediately resonated with some other car owners: due to the oversized mats given by the 4S store, there were frequent instances of the mat getting stuck under the clutch pedal, causing many drivers to encounter dangerous situations where the clutch could not be disengaged when stepped on. Considering the potential hazards left by the original floor mats, some whole vehicle manufacturers even carried out large-scale recalls not long ago, citing the reason as preventing possible detachment of the front row floor mats which could obstruct the accelerator operation and cause accidents.
With changes in temperature, personalized floor mats from the products market have recently started to gain favor among car owners again. So, how should people correctly choose high-quality floor mats?
How to measure the "safety factor" of floor mats
Because more and more cases of trouble caused by floor mats have been reported in the media, people have also begun to care about the safety factor of these usually overlooked car accessories. Industry experts point out that there are mainly several aspects where floor mats can affect normal driving safety, and when choosing, one should focus on these aspects to evaluate the quality of the product.
1. Whether they are prone to slipping
Danger index: ★★★★
Floor mats that are either too large or too small can lead to shifting during braking. If your pedals get caught or hooked by the floor mat, it may lead to traffic accidents. It is not difficult to imagine that in a high-speed moving vehicle, if an emergency situation occurs, under normal circumstances, the driver can avoid accidents by timely braking. However, at this critical moment, if the floor mat shifts, leading to the driver's inability to brake in time, the probability of an accident undoubtedly increases significantly.
Technical experts explained to reporters that the general reasons for car floor mats slipping are twofold: one is that the size of the floor mat is unsuitable, so it easily shifts; another reason is that ordinary car floor mats usually have flat bottoms, making them easy to slip when stepped on. Some car floor mats will add "anti-slip nails" to the bottom, but due to manufacturing processes, these "anti-slip nails" are hard objects that do not provide good grip, thus potentially causing slipping during use. Therefore, when purchasing, it is recommended to choose anti-slip floor mats whose entire bottom design consists of specially designed soft anti-slip nails (the nails have good grip) that won't slip even under heavy pressure. Floor mats with buckle-type anti-slip features undoubtedly offer dual anti-slip effects. You can observe the adhesive on the back of the floor mat; ordinary footpad products often have foam-based adhesives that are prone to tearing, cracking, and slipping. In such cases, besides damaging the product easily, it also poses significant safety hazards while driving. High-quality floor mats have special eco-friendly rubber made into anti-slip soft nails on their backs, making them safer and more durable.
2. Whether they contain toxic substances
Danger index: ★★★
Among the various types of floor mats available, some mats use cheap materials and add chemicals like chlorinated paraffin. Therefore, as soon as you receive the product, it immediately emits a strong, pungent odor, especially noticeable in high-temperature environments. Long-term inhalation of these harmful odors has significant effects on human health. When selecting car floor mats, you might consider the fully enclosed three-dimensional car mats produced by Hebei Chi Tu Ma Car Accessories Co., Ltd. Established in 2010, the company mainly produces specialized fully enclosed three-dimensional car mats. They offer a wide variety of specifications and have a powerful production capacity with an innovative R&D team. The company implements strict quality management in its operations. Continuous product updates ensure that their products lead in the domestic market, supported by advanced equipment and technology. They possess robust technical capabilities and a complete quality assurance system. Their products are sold nationwide and are highly welcomed and trusted by customers.
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