Auto Express Tested 8 Car Boot Liners.
In August 2009 the popular car magazine "Auto Express" ran a test on a wide range of boot liners, from shaped floor mats right up to full base sides and back protection.
The test car was a Skoda Octavia hatchback model.
Boot Buddy were invited to submit their boot liner for test purposes.
Here is the link to their test results; Boot Protectors - We Test Eight
They can save your car from damage and help its resale value. But which scuff-busting
boot liner is best for your car? Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/240121/boot_protectors_we_test_eight.html#ixzz0PzONDVLW
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/240121/boot_protectors_we_test_eight.html
See how Boot Buddy fared here; http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/240124/boot_buddy.html
Text: Kim Adams Date: August 2009
Rating 4Stars.
Stiff plastic panels, held together neatly with Velcro and tailored to fit your car, offer the ultimate damage limitation. At this price (which includes the optional £15.00 flip-out protector and £19.99 anti-slip mat), the Boot Buddy covers both the floor sides and bumper.
It sailed through our drop test without leaving a mark and was quick to fit and remove. A great performer if you can justify the expense. Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/240124/boot_buddy.html#ixzz0PzPNFfM2
So according to Auto Express, if you need maximum protection for floor, sides, seat back and bumper, the Boot Buddy came through with flying colours. Not only that, in their "Drop Test" there was no damage transferred through the boot liner onto the car at all.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Video showing "How to Fit a Boot Liner".
Fitting a boot liner can be a complicated and back breaking chore. Hooks, cords, spring bars, Velcro etc have had us scratching our head trying to figure out which bit goes where!!!
To simplify this task, watch a boot liner being fitted (in under 20 seconds) by clicking the video link below. [Have your stop watch ready to see the actual time it takes].
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKwwcFiOGp4
N.B. There have been almost 20,000 visits to this youtube video, and if you are the first to email us that we have reached the 20,000 views, we will send you a Free Bumper Protector woth £15.00. Email us at customerservice@boot-buddy.com quoting this blog entry.
To simplify this task, watch a boot liner being fitted (in under 20 seconds) by clicking the video link below. [Have your stop watch ready to see the actual time it takes].
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKwwcFiOGp4
N.B. There have been almost 20,000 visits to this youtube video, and if you are the first to email us that we have reached the 20,000 views, we will send you a Free Bumper Protector woth £15.00. Email us at customerservice@boot-buddy.com quoting this blog entry.
Boot liners. A practical Guide to Choosing the Best Boot Liners.
For exclusive practical advice and help with choosing a car boot liner, I've set up this blog with the aim of providing you with hints, tips and advice on the many types of boot liner currently on sale.
First we need to know just what we will carrry in the boot, e.g. tools, shopping, garden refuse, DIY materials, bikes and dogs. If you only use your boot for the weekly shopping trip, a floor mat may be sufficient for your needs. However for the rest some additional side and seat back protection may be essential.
There are numerous boot liners made from soft materials such as plastic sheeting, canvas coated and waterproof materials, to moulded plastic trays. Then there are the high sided boot liners which are made from a tough plastic (polypropylene) material.
Where full height protection is needed, choose a made to measure material liner for carrying dogs, to prevent dog hairs and smells getting into your boot fabrics. Many of these designs are waterproof, and some can be taken out and machine washed when needed.
If you will be transporting sharp or heavy goods, a stronger boot liner would be essential because these will prevent sharp objects from puncturing other liners and damaging the interior of your boot. While this last type of boot liner is more expensive than some others, they will provide a good investment in the long run.
To see what types of liner you can buy, go to Googles Home page, select your country, e.g. UK, and type in "Car boot liners" or "Boot Liner" or if you drive say a Ford, type in "Ford boot liner" and hit SEARCH.
Then read through the first page listings to gather information about the best type of car boot liner for your needs.
Another little TIP; check for customer feedback such as comments and testimonials, to see how buyers rate their products and service. Also, look to see if there is a telephone number where you can call and ask questions before purchase.
We hope this short help section will give you some answers to finding the right boot liner for your car.
First we need to know just what we will carrry in the boot, e.g. tools, shopping, garden refuse, DIY materials, bikes and dogs. If you only use your boot for the weekly shopping trip, a floor mat may be sufficient for your needs. However for the rest some additional side and seat back protection may be essential.
There are numerous boot liners made from soft materials such as plastic sheeting, canvas coated and waterproof materials, to moulded plastic trays. Then there are the high sided boot liners which are made from a tough plastic (polypropylene) material.
Where full height protection is needed, choose a made to measure material liner for carrying dogs, to prevent dog hairs and smells getting into your boot fabrics. Many of these designs are waterproof, and some can be taken out and machine washed when needed.
If you will be transporting sharp or heavy goods, a stronger boot liner would be essential because these will prevent sharp objects from puncturing other liners and damaging the interior of your boot. While this last type of boot liner is more expensive than some others, they will provide a good investment in the long run.
To see what types of liner you can buy, go to Googles Home page, select your country, e.g. UK, and type in "Car boot liners" or "Boot Liner" or if you drive say a Ford, type in "Ford boot liner" and hit SEARCH.
Then read through the first page listings to gather information about the best type of car boot liner for your needs.
Another little TIP; check for customer feedback such as comments and testimonials, to see how buyers rate their products and service. Also, look to see if there is a telephone number where you can call and ask questions before purchase.
We hope this short help section will give you some answers to finding the right boot liner for your car.
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Boot Liners_Custom made car boot liners.
Car boot liners have become increasingly popular, mainly because more people need to keep their car cleaner for longer. Also a clean boot and unmarked painted bumper, can help with your eventual trade in offer. After all signs of hard wear and tear in the boot leave buyers with the opinion that the whole car has been well used also.
There are dozens of boot liners and all try to put some form of barrier between your boot and whatever you transport in it. Whether it is pet dogs, with their hairs, saliva, mud and worse, or diy tools and equipment, to golf and fishing equipment. No matter what you carry in your boot, a suitable car boot liner will save hours of cleaning up time and effort, plus save from much of the damage, dogs tools and tip trips your car will undoubtedly be making.
For an idea of the boot protection you need, check out www.boot-buddy.com for free advice from specialist manufacturers before purchase.
There are dozens of boot liners and all try to put some form of barrier between your boot and whatever you transport in it. Whether it is pet dogs, with their hairs, saliva, mud and worse, or diy tools and equipment, to golf and fishing equipment. No matter what you carry in your boot, a suitable car boot liner will save hours of cleaning up time and effort, plus save from much of the damage, dogs tools and tip trips your car will undoubtedly be making.
For an idea of the boot protection you need, check out www.boot-buddy.com for free advice from specialist manufacturers before purchase.
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