3W Auto-life Car Liners Review

[Marklk]

I was one of the fortunate ones to receive a set of 3W Auto-life Car Liners for free in exchange for an honest review from @3Wliners I apologize that this review is coming late. I was in Oklahoma when the mats arrived, came home for two day with 9 youth soccer games squeezed in before flying out of town for a week.

First I have to say, what a cool company and great way to get their name out and truly no pressure to give anything but an honest review.

I think it's been documented that these come well boxed and it includes a Trojan horse cut out that shows the company cares about little things. My comparison points to these mats are the Mopar all weather mats I currently have and the Quadratec ultimate all weather mats I had in my JK. These are my initial impressions. I do plan on updating as time goes by even though the contes will be over.

Rubber thickness-I didn't measure this is just going by feel. Even though the 3W seem the least thick I have no concerns in this department. They are plenty robust.
1. Quadratec
2. Mopar
3. 3W

Pattern - Person preference is 3W. The sit right in-between the almost nothing on the Mopar and the too beefy on the Quadratec.
1. 3W
2. Quadratec
3. Mopar

Fit - I like the Mopar fit the best. Really, in the front 3w is just as good but not quite as good in the back. On the mats in the back there is a picture of a scissors and a line that looks like it can be cut. I don't know if it's supposed to be cut or if it's optional but the directions don't say anything about it so I left it. Quadratec looked good but water was always getting in underneath. I don't have that problem with the Mopar, time will tell on the 3W.
1. Mopar
2. 3w
3. Quadratec

A few other observations. I like that the 3W do not have the drain holes cut out. If my floorboards are wet enough to drain I'll be removing the mats first. One thing I thought I wouldn't like about the Mopar mats is that the are two pieces. I have come to really like this function because when removing it makes it easier not to spill debris and dirt everywhere. When my kids climbed in they noticed the mat change right away and they all liked how the 3W looked the best. I haven't had a chance to run them through the car wash automatic mat cleaner but I do not anticipate any issues.

Overall, if I already had a quality all weather mat I wouldn't spend the money to purchase these. If I didn't, I would definitely invest in all weather mats and the 3W would be a major contender. For me there would be a good chance of buying the 3W since I am a value for the quality consumer and these are at least close to or as good as all and greater than or equal to a lot of the more expensive mats I've owned and seen.

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[Marklk]

My Jeep is in desperate need of a cleaning.

 

[HorsesRear]

I much prefer the Mopar mats that came with the Jeep.

 

[RHINO79]

They look ok, but the factory ones are good enough. Also those look like a bugger to clean.

 

[Hootbro]

Also those look like a bugger to clean.

I have had similar mats and a spray down soak with Purple Power cleaner and a garden water hose kept them clean with no scrubbing.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I much prefer the Mopar mats that came with the Jeep.

One reason I like the MOPAR mats is they sit high where they should, and the floor drains are perfect. And I use those drains.......

I get a jug of really hot water, pour it into the mat, use a brush to clean things up, then pull the plug, and rinse. Clean mats, salt gone, sand gone. Easy-peasy winter cleanup..
I can even clean the pedals a bit and it just drips down into the mat, to drain out the bottom.

I don't even need to take them out very often.

Yes, it's SALT

 

[HorsesRear]

One reason I like the MOPAR mats is they sit high where they should, and the floor drains are perfect. And I use those drains.......

I get a jug of really hot water, pour it into the mat, use a brush to clean things up, then pull the plug, and rinse. Clean mats, salt gone, sand gone. Easy-peasy winter cleanup..
I can even clean the pedals a bit and it just drips down into the mat, to drain out the bottom.

I don't even need to take them out very often.

Yes, it's SALT

I never thought about cleaning them in the vehicle but that is a good idea. I don't know why anyone would want a different floor mat. If mine ever wear out I will get another set just like them.

 

[Marklk]

I much prefer the Mopar mats that came with the Jeep.

Time will tell but initial impression gives a slight edge to Mopar for me. Mopar is more expensive if that's a deciding factor.

 

[Marklk]

They look ok, but the factory ones are good enough. Also those look like a bugger to clean.

For anyone who already has the all weather factory mats I don't think there's any mat I'd spend money on to switch out. I do think these will be easy enough to clean. I didn't have too much trouble with the Quadratec ones. I will say the Mopar ones always look dirty and faded even when they are not. I'll see if the same is true for these.

 

[Marklk]

One reason I like the MOPAR mats is they sit high where they should, and the floor drains are perfect. And I use those drains.......

I agree about liking how high the Mopar mats sit. I personally will not use and don't like the floor drains.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I agree about liking how high the Mopar mats sit. I personally will not use and don't like the floor drains.

Just curious as to why? I understand it's personal preference but is there some other reason?

For me it's for winter snow and ice melting off from boots and so on, cleaning ease and all, but curious about a 'dislike'.
Have I missed a negative to them? Overlooked something?

 

[Marklk]

Just curious as to why? I understand it's personal preference but is there some other reason?

I guess for me it's more paranoia. I worry about water getting under the mats through that hole when I track in snow or rain. I haven't actually had that issue yet but once water gets on the carpet under the mats it takes a long time to dry.

I haven't used the floor drains for anything and didn't for the 10 years I had my JKU. I like your cleaning idea but for me in the winter it would mean I'm draining water that will turn into ice on my driveway or garage floor.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I guess for me it's more paranoia. I worry about water getting under the mats through that hole when I track in snow or rain. I haven't actually had that issue yet but once water gets on the carpet under the mats it takes a long time to dry.

Just for onlookers wondering if that's possible - when properly installed, there is a "nipple" on the MOPAR mats that goes clear through the floor pan and out under the floor. If properly installed, that piece goes through the carpet, through the floor, and has a "lip" on the bottom that locks it into the hole in the floor - meaning the floor mat actually is locked into the floor hole to the underside of the floor.

I haven't used the floor drains for anything and didn't for the 10 years I had my JKU. I like your cleaning idea but for me in the winter it would mean I'm draining water that will turn into ice on my driveway or garage floor.

I get that. I do it in the driveway and it's sloped and runs to a drain next to the driveway so it's not an issue here for us. Would not be good to do in a garage or a flat driveway.
Our garage drains are like many after 40 years - water tends to run away from them........and the concrete in the garage is finished way too nicely - slicker than snot when wet! Doesn't have to freeze to be dangerous.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Make people take their boots or shoes off when they get in, we won't have trouble with dirty or worn looking mats.

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