How to Choose the Right Dash Mat for Your Vehicle

A dash mat is one of the simplest upgrades you can make to protect your car's interior — but getting the right one comes down to one thing: fit. Here's what to look for before you buy.

Why a dash mat is worth it

The Australian sun is brutal on a dashboard. Years of UV exposure fade the colour, crack the plastic and warp the surface — especially if you park outdoors. A dash mat sits over the top of your dash and absorbs that punishment instead, reducing glare on your windscreen, cutting cabin heat, and keeping the dashboard underneath looking factory-fresh. When it comes time to sell, a well-kept dash makes a real difference to resale value.

Fit is everything — choose by make, model and year

Dashboards change shape between model generations, and even between trims of the same car. A heads-up display, a centre speaker grille, or a driver-assist sensor can all change the contour of the dash. That's why the dash mats we stock are made to fit a specific make, model and year — never a vague "one-size-fits-most" template that bunches, slides and leaves gaps.

Check airbag and sensor compatibility

Modern dashboards house passenger airbags, and increasingly, driver-assist cameras and sensors. The mats we supply are designed to be airbag-deployment compatible and are cut around sensors and HUD projectors, so nothing important is ever obstructed.

Choose your finish

We stock classic original and premium suede finishes in charcoal and black, so you can match the look of your interior. Both are designed to lie flat and grip the dash without adhesives.

Ready to find yours? Browse all dash mats, or shop by your vehicle's make to see everything that fits your car.