How to Measure Your Car Floor and Choose the Right Custom-Fit Mats

Before you buy car floor mats, the question is always: custom-fit or universal? The short answer is simple — if your car has factory fixing points in the floor, the custom-fit mat fits better, protects more and does not slide. This guide shows how to measure your car's floor in 3 steps and identify the model year, so you don't buy the wrong one.

Why the right size matters

Safety: a loose mat reaches the accelerator pedal — a real accident risk.
Protection: gaps let mud and water through to the original carpet.
Finish: a piece that doesn't cover the floor looks cheap.

custom-fit TPE mat fitted into the floor of a Toyota

What you need to measure

A tape measure or a 1 metre ruler.
Paper and a pen (or the STORP TYPER contact on WhatsApp).
A photo of the floor under each seat, old mat removed.

Step by step: measuring

1. Clean the floor

Vacuum the dirt away so you can see the original floor contour and the fixing holes.

2. Measure length and width

From the rear of the pedal to the edge of the seat (length), and between the sides of the floor (width). Write down both numbers for each seat: driver, passenger, rear.

3. Count the fixing points

Original clips vary by model. Quality TPE has holes that fit them — if your car has 2 fixing points at the front, the mat needs 2 holes.

custom-fit or universal?

Point	custom-fit (TPE)	Universal
Fit on the floor	Total, follows the contour	Partial, leaves slack
Pedal safety	Locks onto the original fixing point	Can slide
Protection against liquids	Raised edges hold	Leaks through the gaps
Price	Higher	Lower

How to identify your car's year

The same model changes its floor at every facelift. Check the year on the documents, the licence plate (FIPE table) or the chassis number. If in doubt, send us the model and year and we check the mould first.

Mistakes that make you buy the wrong mat

Mistake	Result
Buying by car brand only	Wrong year, holes don't match
Using another seat's measurements	The piece doesn't cover the floor
Ignoring the fixing points	The mat slides towards the pedal

Want the right size the first time?

At STORP TYPER you give us the model, year and version, and the piece is made to measure with holes for the original clips. See the custom-fit vs universal comparison or talk to us on WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to measure a popular car?

No. Models like Onix, Corolla and Ranger have a ready-made mould — just give us the year.

Does a universal mat fit any car?

It fits the size, but it sits loose and can slide. Prefer a custom-fit for safety.

How do I know if my car has fixing points?

Look at the floor: a centre pin or clip means it has original fixing points.

Note: dimensions are STORP TYPER line references and may vary by model, year and batch.