It's laminate, and yes, it's to keep the floor clean from splashes (it looks dirty really quickly without it). All rubber mats I have shown to my better half have been met with "I don't want something for a car boot".
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It's laminate, and yes, it's to keep the floor clean from splashes (it looks dirty really quickly without it). All rubber mats I have shown to my better half have been met with "I don't want something for a car boot".