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Shield the Floor from Damage


Topics:  Hyundai Elantra

Shield the Floor from Damage

Anthony Fontanelle
January 24, 2008

When it comes to midrange cars, it can be said that Japanese car brands like Toyota and Honda are the dominant brands. However, a Korean brand named Hyundai has no intentions of backing down. A division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive group based in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai is currently the sixth largest automaker in the world, producing 1.6 million units every year. One model produced by the company is the Hyundai Elantra which is an economy-priced sedan. Introduced in the early 1990s, the first generation Hyundai Elantra encountered setbacks due to unreliability and poor performance. However, Hyundai was set to change its reputation come the introduction of the second generation with improved features and performance. The Hyundai Elantra finally enjoyed tremendous market success on its third generation release in 2001. It features numerous standard features, increased reliability, and a major boost in performance.

With all the best features packed in a budget-friendly car like the Hyundai Elantra, it is just right to keep it in pristine condition as best as possible. A proud Hyundai Electra owner can start doing this by getting the best accessories that are offered in the market today. One such accessory that plays a vital role in keeping the car’s interior is the Hyundai Elantra floor mats. Environmental factors and carelessness can be major contributors to damage and early wearing out of vehicle floors. These may be muddy shoes on a rainy day, spilled drinks and food, or even foreign debris. But with the help of the Hyundai Elantra floor mats, floor deterioration can be effectively prevented.

Floor mats produced before the 1960s were cut and sewn for a perfect fit. However, car owners experienced difficulties in removing and cleaning them. Today, this is no longer the case. Most Hyundai Elantra floor mats are now designed for a universal fit. They are made of durable materials like rubber and custom latex that minimize cracking or sliding. Other floor mats are molded to ensure proper fit while some are especially engineered to hold particles and liquid. Aside from protection, the Hyundai Elantra floor mats can also help in adding personality to one’s vehicle. Customized floor mats can feature different colors and styles that fit the desired specifications of the vehicle’s owner.

It is, however, important to remember that ensuring proper fit of the Hyundai Elantra floor mats is vital when it comes to safety. Numerous incidents have been reported to involve improperly maintained floor mats that caused sudden accelerations and stuck throttles. To prevent this from happening, one should choose floor mats that fit the exact specifications of a vehicle. During winter months, one should only use one set of floor mats instead of the usual two that drivers use most of the time.

Source:  Amazines.com




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