GolfGTIforum.co.uk
Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: davyk31 on 19 January 2014, 08:55
-
Getting my new GTD soon and keen to get something to protect the boot floor from spills and maybe the occasional time the dog may be in. Thinking original VW is best for fit?
What has anyone bought? Might be good to also have something to protect the bumper if the dog is getting in. How does the bumper protector bit fold away ?
Also what did you pay?
-
I don't have a dog but I remember someone in the mk6 section had a really good boot protector that had a fold out flap to protect the bumper. Can't remember who the manufacturer was, but it was similar to this one, which looks as if it would give you all the protection you'd need from your dog getting in and out of the car.
http://www.titancovers.co.uk/products/Volkswagen-Boot-Liners.html
-
Got one on Amazon for about £30
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-VII-2012-Onwards/dp/B00BJ3HSOS/ (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-VII-2012-Onwards/dp/B00BJ3HSOS/)
The fit is perfect, the only issue being since the floor able to go lower and higher you need to remove it to raise/lower. Likewise to access underneath it needs to come out.
It's not a matt - it's shinier - as the VW one. Cheaper though and since we have an open fire I often put a bag of logs in the boot, cleaning the debris out is a million times easier!
-
Check these guys out, they are a bit pricy but you wouldn't regret the extra spend:-
http://www.hatchbag.co.uk
Mine on the mk6 was around £100, you have a to pay a little extra for the bumper flap:-
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/null_zpsc068518e.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/null_zps226f889e.jpg)
Always handy if you have anyone, sorry anything you wanna get rid of too :whistle:
-
I have the genuine vw version. It's a perfect fit but only works when the boot floor is at the higher level.
-
+1 for the hatchbag :cool:
-
Always handy if you have anyone, sorry anything you wanna get rid of too :whistle:
Been watching much "Criminal Minds" or "CSI" lately? :grin:
-
Thanks everyone. I have used the Hatchbag items on several cars in the past when I had a mucky Spaniel who loved to walk in the forest. They are fantastic products. Don't think I need anything so extreme now as my current dog is a much "cleaner" Labrador who will hardly walk through a puddle.
I haven't got my GTD yet, can someone explain about the high and low level of the boot floor and how this affects the boot mat.
The Amazon one does look good as I had noticed it on Ebay as well. Anyone any pics of the genuine VW items and how much are they? Do some of the genuine ones have a bumper protector?
-
Always handy if you have anyone, sorry anything you wanna get rid of too :whistle:
Been watching much "Criminal Minds" or "CSI" lately? :grin:
It's what 12 years in the criminal justice system does for you, lol!
-
I have the flexible boot liner from VW for my GTI. It is great at protecting the carpet in the boot but I have found it does not fit flush when the split level floor is at it's lowest setting. Only fits perfectly on the highest setting.
-
What is the price of the genuine VW boot liner?
Also is there just one version or is there another. Thought I read somewhere about a reversible one which has a fold out bumper flat incorporated? Can't find any link to an accessory brochure on the Internet anywhere.
-
I've got the genuine VW one at a cost of £55, only fits boot at higher level and is a rip off for the price (it's a moulded, thin bit of plastic). The plastic is pretty hard and not tacky at all so unless the boot is full things move around in the boot when you go round a corner.
-
There are 2 versions of the genuine liner, the hard plastic one monkeytennis has and the foam one I have. My dealer had the plastic one in the showroom and I didn't like it. It was hard and cheap looking.
-
I ordered the cheaper foam one. Think it was £45.
Had one in my Polo and was perfect.
-
I got the foam one as a freebie. It's a good fit on the higher setting but doesn't really fit (not sure if I want to force it in to position at the risk of breaking it) with the boot in the lower but narrower position.
Does a good job of protecting the boot carpet but obviously won't protect the sides or seat backs unlike the hatchbag.
-
Anyone got the reversible boot liner with the flap that goes out over the bumper. Seems to be about £85 as a genuine part. Would like to hear anyone's thoughts on how good it is.
-
Anyone putting their dog in back of gti? I had my a4 totalled on Monday by some nice lady :rolleyes:. Now toying with idea if can justify getting a gti but dog needs to fit in lol.
-
Hi Rhysh.
I have a GTD on order and test drove one with the wife's
guidedog in the boot with no problems at all, in facts she seemed
Happier than in our current 3series touring.
Hope that helps
-
Hi Woofwagon,
Thanks, as that's good to know as I have a labrador that's needs to fit in the boot. May go down to dealer and have a closer look.
Btw a 3 series touring was my other option!
-
I have a Lab to go in the GTD as well. Haven't yet got the car but reckon it will be just fine. The 3 Touring might actually not be as good as the boot floor is quite high so the dog hasn't a lot of space between the floor and roof. In the Golf the dog should sit a bit lower, may be a bit less space from front to rear of boot but still adequate enough.