Suzuki Floor Mats, Matched Before It Ships

Interior parts are where Suzuki's sibling models diverge most. The XL6 and the Ertiga share the mechanical package but not the seating; the Eeco is sold in panel and passenger form with different rear layouts; and entry derivatives across the range go without the mounting provision that higher specs assume is there. In practice the decision in front of you is whether the replacement has to be an exact trim match, or whether a near-equivalent lifted from a different spec of the same car will do the job.

The derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing. With that we can usually confirm the right part quickly, and we'll tell you whether we're quoting new, aftermarket or good used rather than leaving you to guess.

If the car sees gravel, farm roads or a wet winter, a moulded rubber tray with a raised lip is the sensible choice because it holds the mud and water instead of passing it into the carpet, and it hoses off. Carpet suits a car that mostly does dry tar commuting and gets vacuumed regularly.

Do not. Stacked mats sit higher than the designer intended, the top one has nothing anchoring it, and together they can foul the pedal travel. Take the old one out first, every time, including at a valet.

Footwell shapes differ across the range and the clip positions move even between facelifts of one model, so a set that looks close often sits proud at the tunnel. It also has to be a right-hand-drive set, because the driver mat is cut differently and the anchors sit on the opposite side. Tell us the model, year and derivative and we will confirm fitment.

Fit the proper clip or hook back into the carpet, which is a small part and the only fix that actually holds. Anti-slip backing helps a little, but tape and other improvisations let go in the heat and you are back to a loose mat near the pedals.