3A Carmats..Anyone using?

[Donut]

it depends on you look at it lah!!

 

my new car also came with free 3A mats. and i used it for 2 years before the driver's mat start to have hole.

 

but you look at it: you used it for 2 years..... isn't it long enough?

 

you can't expect mats to last 10 years, right?

 

since my driver's mat got hole, i bought a new driver's side 3A mat again. and i paid only $20 for it. cut to size.

 

so you think again..... if this $20 mat can last me for another 2 years, why not???

 

moreever, this new $20 3A mat i just bought, is better quality than the FOC one from agent. so i would expect it to last just as long or even longer.

 

 

Why should i pay $165 for 3M mats, knowing the fact that i will sell the car away in 4-5 years???

 

Mats are supposed to be thrown away after a period of time. you think 3M mats are very clean after u step on it everyday?

 

you just take out and flip flip the dirt out..... you think its very clean? the dirts and dust are still deep inside the rubber coils. you used the same mat for 4-5 years, its damm bloody dirty

 

my thinking is that i used the mat for 2 years, then i will throw away, and get new one.

 

so buy cheap one, can already......

 

 

your house mat, you used for how long?

[Speed_ong]

FAQ for Customised 3M Nomad Carmat with Heel Plate & Gripper Strips

 

1. What is the difference between standard and superior?

Superior is 13mm thick and there is a limited warranty of 24mths while standard is 10mm thick and warranty is 12mths.

 

2. What is heel plate and gripper strips?

Heel plate is a reinforced rubber embedded into the mat at the driver side only to prevent wear and tear of the driver side mat due to continuos movement of your heel.

Gripper strips are based below the mat to prevent the mats from slipping or moving.

 

3. What is Customised 3M carmats and why is it priced higher than other mats?

Customised 3M Nomad carmats are specially tailored to your car. It is bigger and wider than your original carmats but will not exceed the interior layout of your car. It follows the contours of the interior and will be very nicely done.

It is priced higher than other mats because the quality is more superior and our mats comes with special heel plate and gripper strips. You can compare the replica 3M mat in the market and you will straight away notice that although they might look alike, the material is very different and the heel plate the replica mats comes with are just one thin piece of rubber which is not what we offers. You must really compare the difference by putting 3M Nomad and replica mats together. Touch the heel plate and the vinyl coil and you will see the difference.

Other brand of mats with so called 'heel plate'.

 

4. How long will the mats last?

It will last more than 3 years. I been using mine for 3years and its still like new. My car mileage is already 200K, meaning I drive alot and if I can use for 200K without even a wear and tear on the heel plate, I think your mat will even last longer.

 

5. What does the Limited Warranty covers?

3M Nomad Customised Car Mat Warranty Limited Warranty(conditions apply) - 12 mths for standard mats. 1st 6mths - make good on defect on heel plate, grippers or repair/replace individual piece of mat with coil or backing defect at our option. 6-12mths 50% off current list price of individual piece of replacement mat for defective mat only.

 

24 mths for superior mats. 1st 9mths - make good on defect on heel plate, grippers or repair/replace individual piece of mat with coil or backing defect at our option. 9 - 24 mths 50% off current list price of individual piece of replacement mat for defective mat only.

 

The warranty will not apply to damages incurred as a result of wear & tear, tamper, abuse, or misuse(eg. burns, cuts or tears) or because of failure to properly install, clean or maintain the product.

 

6. How long for you to deliver the 3M Customised Carmats?

It will take around 4 working days for us to deliver the carmat to your place. There is no ready stock at hand. We will only customised your mats when you order and there are also other order and thats why the lead time is 4 working days.

 

7. What time do you normally deliver your carmats?

We only deliver at night from 9pm - 11pm. We deliver by areas so something you may have to wait a day or two days more for your delivery as we try not to deliver west or east areas every day. Sometimes its tues for west and north area and wednesday for east and south areas.

 

8. Is there any further discounts for the carmats?

Please look at our latest posting for any special promotion. Our prices are already discounted for all car forums and clubs. We do not allow for self-collection from workshop. We will deliver to you. Only for new car models which we don't have the template, then you can do workshop to do also Toyota Estima must also go down to do.

 

9. What colours are available?

Black, grey, beige, brown, red and blue. All colours only comes in one shade. So please see my blog http://carmats4sale.blogspot.com to check on the colours. Also you may also go to any petrol station or Carrefour to check on the colours of the mat and the thickness as those off the rack 3M mats are the superior grade.

 

10. Can I order just one driver mat or boot mat?

We do not do just one piece of the carmat. We can only do whole set for car interior or together with boot. Its a regulation from 3M.

 

11. How do we order the Customised 3M Nomad Carmat?

Simply sms me at 96952338 with your address, car number, car model, whether its standard or superior that you want, any boot you want to include and colour of the mats that you want.

example: Honda Jazz yr09 w boot, superior red, blk 123 amk ave 1 #11-111, sjm1111.

 

Originally Posted by weng

http://carmats4sale.blogspot.com/

 

this guy has advertised in several car forums and so far so good. the set i bought from them for my vios, after 1 year liao, if i wash clean clean, u probably won't be able to tell that it's 1 year old. it's almost as good as new except for the edges which have bent/folded cos it took the curvature of the floor. the heel pad is not even worn at all! the stock fabric mats, abt 3 months only the heel pad already pua kang...

 

at first i was skeptical cos i can't accept spending $135 to step on. but when i finally took the plunge, it turned out to be the "mod" that i have never regretted. there's more to just aesthetics and durability to these coil mats. with these mats, u probably won't have to vacuum the original carpet anymore. when i was on original mats, i have to vacuum the carpet almost every 1 or 2 weeks (when i wash car) cos of all the la sum that spill over from the mats. but for the 1 year that i was with the 3m, i had not vacuum even once.

 

cleaning is a breeze too. stock mat is mao mao one. all the la sum will stick on it, and it's a PITA to clean. with the 3M, i just shake shake and put back. inside maybe got la sum buried but since i can't see it, it's ok

 

all set with proper heel pad and grippers and with 1yr warranty, imo $135 is worth the money since i believe it can even outlive ur car. and when u sell car, u probably can still sell it away to recover some money. i swapped for another fella's worn out stock mat just before i sold the vios, and got back $50. so all in all i only spent $80 for the mats. doubt u can get back much or anything for 3A mats...

[Dee]

Here's ur review of 3A carmats

 

Wah piang Mits_jc, you rubba rubba your mat everyday har? how can a car mat become this state?

 

I got 3A car mat for a year liao.. the superior quality one, 5 pieces less than 100SGD, still looks good and new. I think depend on individual usage lar. If you just put your legs on it, how will the mat become like that. maybe you scrub ur sole too hard or u scrub the mat too hard when cleaning....

 

One thing abt 3A though, ask them not to stick velcro underneath the mat cos if you want to remove the mat for cleaning next time, the velcro will actually cause damage to your car mats.

[Jeff49er]

I bot a whole set for my ride and customised ones too. So far the condition is still good and I saved like almost 50% if I were to get the 3M mat.

 

 

[Incom]

Quoted 120 for 15mm thick 5 pieces and standard 10mm for boot..

 

Anyone Reviews & Feedback? Thanks...

 

 

3A Carmats

 

If budget allows would suggest you get the original 3M ones. My dad has a set of 3M car mats, the set is already 10 over years old and condition is still like new.

 

I am using 3a for my current car, they are given by the SE. I find the material is not as good as 3M ones, but the cutting fits the floor board of my car well. The velcros to hold the carmats in place, just fall out after few rounds of taking in and out. I am using them as a base and have transparent carmats on top, so it should last for a while.

 

Cheers

[Artz]

I think durability is up to individual usage also.

Millage is one thing, 2nd thing is maybe the kind of shoes/boots u wear. causing more friction?

 

I using 3A the superior grade one, so far no complains.

Just a bit stained with dirt.

But if difference in price of 3M is $20 i will just buy 3M. but its not for my case. i got $110 for 3piece +boot mat($50). 3M cost about $130 without boot.

[Elfenstar]

Quoted 120 for 15mm thick 5 pieces and standard 10mm for boot..

 

Anyone Reviews & Feedback? Thanks...

 

 

3A Carmats

 

 

I have a full set that came with the car.

 

What I like: They are very light (even compared to the other chiong 3M mats).

 

What I don't like: 6 mths and mine are worn to the base liao (bald patch). My old 3M's (now on the Saab) have lasted 8 years.

Edited July 10, 2009 by Elfenstar

[Lala81]

Where to buy 3A mats ar ? Single driver one.

 

Mine worn out after 1 yr. Rest of the mats still ok.

 

Actually wanted to get a 3m one but since no single mat sale, then forget it. Think BM got but tink its 60+ for one single driver mat.

[Tarzan666]

My 3M gripper strips came loose after 2 years...sian leh..how to stick back?use double side take or glue?

Or Agent can repair back..tink i bought from maxtrend too.

[Lex250]

There is a 3A shop some where in kaki bukit...they do one off replacements cheap...

 

http://www.3acarmats.com.sg/contact.html

 

As for 3m ....i expeerienced the opposite .... 6 months and it was a goner in my new car...driver side worn to bits....or maybe they got me a cheong 3m......tmd

[Ruzhyo]

3A cannot make it.

 

I asked SE for 3M, fella give me 3A.........cheat me, say company only give 3A........commisson very low and all the BS.

 

The 3A he give me, before use the mat already seperate from the 'spike' SUX big time. No heel pad.

 

My previous car 3M used for 2 years, good as new.

 

Now I got a set for my new car also. Its been great!

[Gadgeter]

120 for 3A car mat? PLS BRO.l pay 20 bucks more can get 3 M liao!

 

I only paid 45 for my 3A replica mats.

 

Used it for 2 months, and threw it away. Smells like rubber and very oily.

 

Changed to 3M ones and now it's alr been a year, and lovin it !

 

 

You are trying to give people the wrong perception. You pay or your parents pay? There is a difference.

[Gadgeter]

Where to buy 3A mats ar ? Single driver one.

 

Mine worn out after 1 yr. Rest of the mats still ok.

 

Actually wanted to get a 3m one but since no single mat sale, then forget it. Think BM got but tink its 60+ for one single driver mat.

 

 

I have the same problem, but it seems like some 'shop' do not entertain single piece.

[Lala81]

I have the same problem, but it seems like some 'shop' do not entertain single piece.

 

hmm. low margin business i guess. cutting the roll of 3A material for 1 piece haha

 

but its pretty idiotic to change all just to change one. Ha. tink i'll look arnd. if cant, then get the BM one when i go for my 20k servicing

[Gadgeter]

I have the same problem, but it seems like some 'shop' do not entertain single piece.

 

hmm. low margin business i guess. cutting the roll of 3A material for 1 piece haha

 

but its pretty idiotic to change all just to change one. Ha. tink i'll look arnd. if cant, then get the BM one when i go for my 20k servicing

 

 

If it is really low profit, no one will be doing it. Don't ask me how I know.

[Latioboy]

You are trying to give people the wrong perception. You pay or your parents pay? There is a difference.

 

 

Gad, paiseh for the misconception. Hmm, i was the one who paid for the 45 bucks 3A mat, and it was really crap. within 4 months, the drivers side there peel like dunno what like that.

 

My parents insisted that it still could be used but i couldnt stand the sight of it, so i paid another 100+ for the real 3M ones.

 

Just to clarify! (:

[Latioboy]

Holy cow! 8 years? HAHA! GREAT! Like what they say, One portion money, one portion goods.

[Gadgeter]

Gad, paiseh for the misconception. Hmm, i was the one who paid for the 45 bucks 3A mat, and it was really crap. within 4 months, the drivers side there peel like dunno what like that.

 

My parents insisted that it still could be used but i couldnt stand the sight of it, so i paid another 100+ for the real 3M ones.

 

Just to clarify! (:

 

 

Thanks.

And yes, some mats can really smell as if some animal have been dead in the car for days...