Which boot liner accessories do you need for your hatchback?
Hatchback cars have long been a popular choice among drivers due to their versatility, compact design, and spacious boot space. With models including the Volkswagen Golf and the Honda Civic, these vehicles are often used for various reasons, including by small families, city commuting, and travelling with muddy pets. With such heavy usage, protecting the hatches’ boot area with a durable boot liner and optional accessories and extras is a wise investment.
In this guide, we will explore the importance of a boot liner for your hatchback and explain the variety of accessories and extras that provide extra protection and adaptability.
- Why should you use a boot liner for your hatchback vehicle?
- What are the best boot liner accessories for hatchbacks?
- Choosing the right extras for your Hatchbag boot liner
- Frequently asked questions
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Why should you use a boot liner for your hatchback vehicle?
Boot liners are more than just a protective covering; they’re an investment in the durability and longevity of your car’s interior. Hatchbacks are designed to have a larger boot opening, making them easy to load with all kinds of goods. This feature, while convenient, also means that the boot area is more vulnerable to dirt and wear and tear from frequent use.
Shop our Volkswagen Golf Hatchback boot liner here.
Whether you’re transporting muddy hiking boots, bags of soil for the garden, or simply the daily load of shopping, prams, or sports gear, the boot area quickly collects dirt, stains, and scuffs. Without protection, these marks can become permanent, leading to a worn appearance that detracts from the car's value.
For more information, read our full guide on the different types of hatchback boot liners and their benefits here.
Choosing the right extras for your Hatchbag boot liner
At Hatchbag, we create custom boot liners designed to meet specific car makes and models. With our tailored boot liners, hatchback drivers are guaranteed a perfect fit, acting as a protective barrier that matches the dimensions and curves of the boot area.
Though the boot liner covers the entire boot floor and back of the rear seats on its own, certain hatchback drivers may benefit from additional features.
Bumper flap
Positioned over the hatchback’s bumper, this extra feature safeguards the vehicle's rear and prevents scratches, dents, and scuffs. With the Hatchbag bumper flap, hatchback drivers can load large items without worrying about damaging the bumper – protecting one of the car’s most exposed areas from wear and tear. This is also perfect if your pet travels in the boot area and often jumps in and out of the car.
Shop the Ford Fiesta boot liner with an optional bumper flap here.
Rear seat flap
While the standard Hatchbag boot liner covers the floor and rear seatbacks, the rear seat flap provides extra protection for the top of the seats and headrests. For hatchback drivers who require more storage, this extra can be used in tandem with the rear plus or rear split boot liner to extend the protection once the seats are folded down.
It helps guard the seat fabric or leather from scratches, spills, and dirt, and it is ideal for hatchbacks that carry large and bulky items such as prams.
Shop our Honda Civic Hatchback boot liner with an optional rear seat flap.
Tailgate cover
The tailgate area is another vulnerable part of a hatchback’s interior, frequently exposed to knocks, scrapes, and even muddy paws from pets excited to jump out of the car. A tailgate cover protects the interior, shielding the inside from scratches and the outside from potential dents.
This cover is particularly beneficial for hatchback owners who travel with pets, as it helps to prevent scratch marks from enthusiastic paws and protects against any dirt or water from wet dogs.
Read more about protecting your car boot from damage, smells, and dogs with our guide here.
What are the best boot liner accessories for hatchbacks?
When choosing the best boot liner accessories, it helps to think about how you use your hatchback. If you regularly transport heavy-duty, smelly, or lively cargo, certain accessories invaluable addition to your boot liner and help enhance the protection:
Hatchbed mat
The Hatchbed mat is ideal for hatchback owners who regularly transport pets. Designed with comfort and grip in mind, the Hatchbed mat provides a cushioned, non-slip surface that makes journeys safer and more comfortable for animals. This mat helps prevent pets from slipping around in the boot space, especially on sharp turns from city driving, or bumps from country roads.
Odour mat
For hatchback drivers who often transport strong smells, such as sports equipment, groceries, or muddy pets, an odour mat is an excellent addition to the boot liner.
By placing an odour mat over the standard boot liner, drivers can enjoy a fresher-smelling car while protecting the liner from spills or stains. The Hatchbag odour mat is made of an active charcoal ingredient that helps reduce any nasty odours.
Cargo rubber mat
The cargo rubber mat is an excellent choice for hatchback drivers who frequently carry heavy or wet items. These rubber mats are naturally slip-resistant, keeping heavy-duty items from shifting during transit and reducing the risk of spills or damage.
Each of these accessories enhances the functionality of a Hatchbag boot liner, allowing hatchback drivers to customise their vehicle’s protection based on their unique lifestyle and needs.
If you are interested in any of these accessories, add them to your order at the same time as your boot liner.
Browse our boot liner pages to find your hatchback’s make, model and year. Choose one of the many available colours and select any additional features. Add to your basket and leave your order with our experts!
With over 20 years of experience, Hatchbag are experts in creating and designing custom-made boot liners that provide comprehensive protection. We scan each car to create a boot liner that matches its exact dimensions and curves to provide a perfect fit.
Contact the Hatchbag team to speak to one of our experts today!
Frequently asked questions
Are custom-fit boot liners and accessories better than universal options?
Custom-fit liners and accessories are generally a better choice, as they are tailored specifically for your vehicle’s make and model. This ensures a perfect fit, better protection, and a more seamless appearance than universal options, which may shift or leave gaps.
Universal or generic boot liners come in standard sizes, are not designed with a specific model in mind, and usually do not include additional accessories or extras to provide extra coverage.
For more information, compare the different types of boot liners here in this guide.