Having good floor mats inside your vehicle is a necessity. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you need floor mats to handle the elements (and whatever else you might track in your car). On the other hand, if you have kids, or maybe you’re a bit messy yourself, crumbs and spills can quickly accumulate and drive down the vehicle’s resale value. However, how much should you invest in floor mats, and which ones are the right ones? This helpful guide will allow you to make the best choice. Here are the top options for 2020 vehicle floor mats. 

Motor Trend Clean Rubber Series Odorless Floor Mats

If you want a floor mat that is better than the one that came standard with your vehicle but won’t put a significant dent in your bank account, consider the Motor Trend Clean Rubber Series Odorless floor mats. They are a universal size, meaning that they do not come in different shapes to fit your particular vehicle make and model. They also don’t provide the enhanced protection of some of the more expensive floor mats, but they can help keep your vehicle’s carpeting in good shape.

Weather Tech

These all-around best floor mats have raised edges that will trap anything that comes into your vehicle, from snow and mud to Cheerio crumbs and apple juice. They are designed to channel fluids away from your feet, so they protect your shoes and your vehicle’s carpeting; their custom-fit is tailored to your particular vehicle. You can wash these floor mats off with a hose and then put them back after they are dry. Because of the higher price point, these floor mats are best suited for people who spend much time outdoors and track in the muck that can damage the car’s carpet.

Intro-Tech Hexomat

These custom-made floor mats are less pricey than the premium ones provided by Weather Tech; nevertheless, this vehicle floor mat brand still offers a high level of protection. These mats do not have as pronounced of a raised edge to prevent anything from hitting your vehicle’s carpeting, but they can do the job for a more affordable price.

Armor All 2-Piece Black All Season Truck/SUV Rubber Floor Mat

These floor mats are not custom-made, but they can be trimmed down to meet your vehicle’s specifications. They provide high-quality protection against the elements, mainly snow and ice, and are designed never to become brittle no matter how cold temperatures may get. Consider these floor mats if you live in an area that gets particularly rough winters and want extra protection for your car at a lower price point.

BDK Heavy Duty 4pc Front & Rear Rubber Floor Mats

These floor mats are also not custom-made, but they are customizable with the right pair of scissors. They are composed of heavy rubber, and the bottoms are fitted with little claws that keep them from slipping around. They don’t have the raised edges that prevent anything from sliding through, but for basic floor mats that get the job done at a low price, consider these.

Sources:

“The Best Floor Mats And Liners,” by Jim Travers. The New York Times. October 19, 2019.

“The 8 Best Car Floor Mats Of 2020,” by Sienna Livermore. The Spruce. June 9, 2020.