Smell from Autoform 7D mats is bothering my family | Now what? I have 7D floor mats from Autoform in my Innova Crysta for last 5 years. The pictures can be found here (Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review) on my 5 year old post regarding the installation of these mats. The mats have lasted well and still going strong. However, the smell coming from these mats have not subsided. Not a problem for me as it continues to give me new car feeling . However wife and kid keeps complaining. I thought the smell might go away over time but it has not.
Moreover, the observation is if the car is not accessed for use even for a day, the smell build up is stronger (as per family standard) and once in use it starts to wear off gradually.
Alternatively, I have tried considering change of mats, Autotech was recommended to me by the accessory shop. However, on calling their customer support they were honest in stating that some PVC smell with continue to remain and will never go away completely.
The convenience of 7D mats is hard to overlook more so when you have kids around.
So the options for me now are either to try keeping the car doors open on starting up after 1-2 idle days to dissipate the initial smell build up or keep strong car perfumes or both. Any other suggestions anyone? |