Mats

[bilsland]

I have a beige interior... Mats are really filthy and one has a slight tear under drivers heel. should I pay 50 quid for a valet or just buy new aftermarket mats?

I like a clean car so I'm just musing really... I've seen I can get some pretty decent ones for about 45 quid

[stevesuk]

Is this for an E46? Have a look on eBay, you can usually pick up brand new OEM mats for ~ £50

[eastsider]

I've bought a couple of aftermarket mat sets and never been impressed poor quality, maybe I just didn't find decent ones. Last time I got OEM from eBay. I have rubber ones for the winter, carpet for summer in my E60 beige interior. Works ok so far, until the kid grows up a bit...

[neil-c]

I have beige mats too and when it comes to cleaning I've found best way is to soak them in a warm shallow bath with some soap flakes in it then scrub them with a stiffish brush then rinse. They always seem to come up well, mines are 10 years old though the cars low mileage. Doesn't help with the tear though

[Fox-]

Been trying to source a set of new BMW mats for ages - they are over £100 a set from the dealers which seems a bit bonkers, really.

Not keen on aftermarket but if there is a set that looks and feels OEM..

[billzeebub]

I always buy my BMW mats from Motormec, good quality and fit. I have a beige interior and went for the black as a contrast. It looks good and gives people a more obvious target for their feet

[sparkythecat]

I've got a fair decent set of tan coloured OEM mats for an E30 that I've been hoarding for years. .

[bilsland]

Yeah, E46 coupe...

I had the aircon recharged yesterday so I am currently musing with the idea of new mats as it will just add even more freshness to what was quite a musty interior. Have to admit, aircon recharge has removed all the strange smells I was getting so 80 quid well spent!

Thanks for the tips, especially the cleaning one. The tear is under the drivers heel therefore I can't see it and it doesn't bother me - I'm more bothered about looking across to the passenger side and seeing a nice clean mat.

[miniman]

I had a great set for my E39 from mr.topmats on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=e46&_sac...

[TX1]

My interior is black so I went for black rubber from these people http://www.cannoncarmats.com/, they are tailor made for specific models.
They last very well and the rubber does not fade in colour like the cheap ones.