Auto Choice Black Carpet Car Mat Set with Red Trim — 4 Piece

Red stitching, red calipers, a red badge — and then a pair of scruffy grey mats in the footwell. The Auto Choice PM23R is the four-piece black velour car mat set with a red trim bound around every mat, so the footwells finally match the rest of the car. The driver's mat carries a reinforced heel pad, because that is the one spot every carpet mat wears through.

Why it works

• Red bound edge on all four mats — picks up red interior detailing without looking like an aftermarket add-on
• Reinforced heel pad on the driver's mat takes the scuffing that kills a plain mat
• Four pieces: two front, two rear, covering every footwell
• Non-slip backing keeps the driver's mat away from the pedals
• Velour pile catches grit and wet before it reaches the car's own carpet
• Universal fit, sized to suit most cars

When to use it

Hot hatches and anything with a sporty trim: Fiesta and Focus ST, Golf GTI with the tartan, Clio RS, MINI Cooper, Type R, or any car with red stitching or red trim pieces. Also the right pick for a black-on-black interior that just needs one bit of colour to lift it.

Specification

Straight from us

Red is the trim colour we would pick for a GTI, an ST or anything with red brake calipers — it ties the inside to the outside. Lay the mats in, push them hard into the corners of the footwell, and make sure the driver's mat cannot reach the pedals before you set off. Once seated the non-slip backing does the rest.

What it won't do

It is a universal mat, not a tailored one, so expect a gap at the edges of the footwell and no fixing clips. It is also carpet: for a work van or a car that carries mud every day, the heavy duty rubber front pair is the sensible choice.

Frequently asked questions

Is the red trim a full red mat?
No — the mat is black velour with a red binding around the edge. It shows as a red outline in the footwell, not a red floor.

Does the red fade?
Any coloured binding will lose some depth if it lives in direct sun for years. Vacuum rather than scrub the edge, and dry the mats out of the sun after washing.

Is this the same set as the blue trim one?
Yes, apart from the colour of the trim. Both the blue and red sets have the reinforced heel pad; the plain black PM23 does not.

Will they fit a van?
The rear mats are cut for a car's rear footwells. For a van cab you only want the front pair, and rubber will last longer in that environment.

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