Mats for Automotive Dealerships

An automotive facility can be anything from a car dealership to a vehicle repair shop. Even though these facilities vary in size and layout, they share the same basic areas: offices, lobbies and garage areas. Because vehicle repair typically involves working with corrosive and slippery liquids like oil and grease, it is important to provide mats designed to protect personnel and guests from slips and falls.

NoTrax is the industry leader in protective matting solutions for commercial, public and industrial buildings. As industries all over the country look to resume normative operations, there’s never been a better time to assess your facility’s matting needs.

Find the Right Mat for the Right Area

Choosing the right mat for the right place can maximize a mat’s efficacy and lifespan. To effectively trap dirt and debris before it can enter your building, it is best to follow the 15-foot rule, which says that each shoe will meet with a mat at least three times before encountering the floor of the building.

The 15 feet of matting can be either a single, continuous mat or—for a better result—a series of three mats can be used. Here is a breakdown of the most common areas of an automotive facility and a description of the mats that are best suited to those areas.

Exterior entrance mats are ideal for the front entrance area of a car dealership or repair shop. These durable mats are often constructed with rigid bristles that begin the scrapping process by dislodging dirt or debris from the bottoms of shoes.

Exterior mats from NoTrax are designed to withstand a wide range of weather conditions and temperature fluctuations. These mats, including the Oct-O-Flex™ Drainage Entrance Mat 599  will help to minimize slips and falls by providing traction for students and visitors. Exterior mats can also help keep moisture out of lobbies and interior entrance areas by absorbing water before it can enter a building.

The garage or maintenance area of a dealership or repair shop is one of the most critical areas to have proper matting. These areas are susceptible to oil and grease spills resulting from automotive repair. Oil- and grease-resistant anti-slip mats are designed to withstand the corrosive effects of automotive liquids and provide traction for personnel.

By placing oil-resistant mats such as the Drainage Anti-Fatigue Mat Safety Stance® 549  at the entrances and exits of an automotive maintenance area, you can ensure that slippery oils and other liquids are not unwittingly tracked inside by mechanics or repair technicians—protecting guests and staff from slips and falls.

Dealership showrooms are large areas where guests can view featured vehicles. A long hallway mat or custom-length indoor mat would provide reliable traction for employees and guests on potentially slippery surfaces. These mats, including the  Master Trax® Entry Logo Mats 370 can provide up to 75 feet of continuous coverage—perfect for large showrooms or exhibit areas.  

Storage or warehouse areas are common in car dealerships or large repair shops. These areas house the parts and equipment needed to repair vehicles effectively. The flooring in a storage area is often tile or polished concrete, which can become slippery when oil or grease is tracked in. An anti-slip entrance mat such as the Niru® Versa Runner™ 755 is designed to trap oil and grease and can protect personnel as they retrieve needed automotive parts.

For lobbies or other interior entrance areas, interior entrance mats are the ideal solution. These mats are designed to continue the scraping and absorption process begun by exterior mats. There are a wide range of interior entrance mats available with various themes and functional applications. 

Interior entrance mats with moisture absorbing capabilities such as Entrance Mat Uptown™ 138 will help prevent water from being tracked inside, which, in turn, will lead to a reduction in injuries resulting from slips and falls. These mats are also designed to help keep lobbies and other entrance areas clean by trapping dirt and debris.

NoTrax offers a variety of mats designed for offices. Mats can help prevent floors from being damaged by rolling office chairs or foot traffic. These floor protector mats allow for freedom of movement while simultaneously protecting sensitive floors.

Anti-fatigue matting is also ideal for office areas where personnel are required to stand for long periods. These mats provide a comfortable working area that will help reduce strain on backs and knees.