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Bootliner

We Want Your Car!

Free boot liner

We have a list of unavailable models for which we are looking to create bootliners and offer the Hatchbag boot liner for FREE*!

*To create a new boot liner, we simply require access to the vehicle it will be fitted in.

This will require two visits to our factory, roughly 3-4 weeks apart, lasting around 2 hours each visit! So that we can scan the boot,design and then fit a tailor made liner to suit the specific shape of your boot. 

As a thank you for your time, we will provide you with a Hatchbag boot liner FREE of charge with your choice of options** 

**Any mats will be charged. All other options are free. Factory Address is: Unit 1, Turbine Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 9HP

If you have any of the cars listed below and live in the North West, click on car link !

 

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 2021 Onwards

Honda CR-V 2018 Onwards 7-Seater

INEOS Grenadier 2023 Onwards (not Quartermaster)

Jeep Avenger 2023 Onwards (without a variable floor)

Mercedes Benz EQE SUV 2023 onwards 

Nissan X-Trail 2022 Onwards 7 seater

Skoda Kodiaq 2024 Onwards 5 Seater

Subaru Crosstrek 2023 Onwards

Tesla Model S 2021 Facelift and onwards

Toyota Highlander 2020 Onwards - 7 seater( No speaker in leftside of boot)

If you are interested, please contact us via email [email protected] and we will give you all the information you need.

Behind The Scenes

The journey of a Hatchbag boot liner.

Today we want to show you what happens between clicking “Place Order” and the parcel arriving on your doorstep.

Here at the Hatchbag Company, everything is made in-house. So from the moment an order arrives in our online shop our team takes over.

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As our boot liners are tailored to fit your car model exactly, we sometimes will ask you very specific questions during the ordering process on our website. We check that your order has all the information we need, and we will contact you in case there are any unanswered questions. Our Customer Service team will help you if you need any more help with the configuration or are unsure about the specifics of your car model.

Once we have all the information we need, production begins. Your selected colour material will be cut by a state-of-the-art cutting machine and then hand-marked by the cutter. This is a unique identifier for your personal order.

red PVC bootliner material    several colours PVC bootliner material 

How many pieces make up a bootliner?

It differs from car to car, model to model. But here is an example of what a bootliner looks like when the cutter is done with it.

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It is then handed to our high-frequency welders, who weld the first batch of hook and loop fastener strips onto your boot liner.

Yes, you can weld fabric, too!

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Once the smaller hook and loop fastener tabs are safely welded onto the PVC, the individual loose parts of the cut-out material move into our sewing room. Our team of highly skilled sewing machinists will then sew all the prep work like darts and long strips of hook and loop fasteners into the boot liner. Darts make sure the boot liner will fit into all the recesses in your car and will hug the edges tightly. The long strips of hook and loop fastener are your attachment points for extras like Bootliner Extension or Bumper Flap. No robots involved!

sewing machinist

Once the prep work is complete, straps for the headrests and our logo are inserted.

From here the boot liner moves on to the next team.

All the various pieces that make up the boot liner are assembled into the main product, your boot liner is finally talking its final form. Every piece is sewn into place and all is secured with a black border around all of the outside. This is called TAPING and gives the edges of the liner and all our extras like bumper flaps and tailgate cover a nice, clean finish.

bootliner taping

Your liner is finished, so now it gets teamed up with the correct tabs and strips of hook and loop fasteners so you can attach your boot liner securely to your car.

Every car is individual, so our logistics team will personalise your fitting kit before your order gets packed for shipping. Some cars need more fasteners than others, some don’t need any at all, so we take care in putting together the correct tabs and strips for your fitting requirements.

fitting kit prep measuring fitting kit prep

All that’s left to do now is ship your order out. Our courier collects daily and has a Next Day mandate within the UK, so your order is normally with you the day after it has left our sewing room.

If you are in Europe and USA, we aim to deliver your order within 6 to 8 days after it was placed.

 stack of parcels parcel ready for shipment parcel cage

We hope you enjoyed this little look behind the scenes and discovered something interesting in the making of a tailored car boot liner.

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The Hatchbag Team

More than a third of Brits never clean car boot

More than a third of Brits have confessed to never cleaning their car boot, despite experts advising to clean car interiors once a month, research shows.

In a recent survey conducted by boot liner manufacturer Hatchbag, 27% of respondents admitted to cleaning their car boot just twice a year, while another 7% said they only clean their vehicle’s boot yearly.

According toMotorway.co.uk, a car’s interior should be cleaned monthly. Although 17.8% of people claimed to clean their car boot once a month, 36% said they never do.

Claudia Finamore, commercial manager at Hatchbag, said: “Cleaning inside your car, including the boot, monthly will ensure you keep on top of any mess. If you use your boot frequently, you may need to clean it more often.”

In the study, nearly one in 10 respondents said they clean their car boot once a week.

Claudia added: “Empty your car boot before cleaning it and then hoover up any dirt, crumbs and dust.”

In a separate poll from Hatchbag, one in eight respondents said the boot is the area of their car that gets the dirtiest. Muddy shoes, mud from pushchair wheels and dog fur were commonly cited as the top causes for creating the most mess.

“For any dry mud marks, use a brush to loosen the soil before vacuuming,” Claudia continued. “A rubber brush or gloves can also help remove dog fur before hoovering. Use an anti-bacterial spray to remove stains from other pet mess.”

In the poll, 80.6% of respondents admitted they do not clean their car interiors as much as they would like to, with more than half of this percentage blaming it on a lack of time.

Claudia explained: “To minimise wear-and-tear and make future cleaning easier, fit a wipe-clean boot liner to the walls and floor of the boot. Before installing it, prep the non-Velcro friendly surface of the boot (plastics trims) with Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover using a lint cloth to make sure any silicon traces are removed and the Velcro tabs are adhering correctly.”

Other preventative measures include wiping down any items, such as sports equipment, before storing them in the boot and regularly decluttering the boot.

Without routinely tidying the car boot, it is easy for dirt, litter and storage to accumulate until it requires an intensive and time-consuming clean.

Why your car interior becomes damaged and how to prevent it

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No matter how well you look after your car, it’s inevitable that the interior will start to show signs of wear and tear through day-to-day use, not least if your passengers include small children or pets.

Simple measures—such as removing muddy footwear, avoiding messy snacks, and taking litter with you when you leave the car—will help prevent mess from accumulating. Regularly vacuuming the upholstery and footwells and wiping down surfaces will also keep the interior in prime condition.

While it’s easy to keep on top of the passenger areas of the car, it can be a lot harder to keep the out-of-sight areas—such as the boot—clean and damage-free.

The very nature of the boot means you might use it to stow bulky, dirty items such as prams, bikes, luggage, sports gear or camping equipment. All of these can transfer mud, oil and other stains to the interior, and sharp edges can damage the carpeting or inner tailgate.

And while the boot is also a safe and practical area of the car for transporting the family dog, again there’s the risk of stains and potential damage from chewing or scratching.

The main causes of interior damage

To find out more about how car interiors suffer damage, we ran an independent survey asking the public: “What causes the most damage to your car interior?” Here’s what we found out…

Spillages—from either groceries or car maintenance items such as motor oil—attracted a combined 32% of the votes, highlighting that simple, day-to-day accidents can cause considerable damage to a car’s interior.

Children’s equipment and pets also proved to be common causes of damage, collecting 25% and 22% of the votes respectively.

Tools and sporting equipment were the main source of damage for 13% of people.

Holiday luggage was cited as a cause of damage for a further 8% of those surveyed.

What you can do to prevent it

This is one area where prevention is most definitely better than cure. Protecting your boot before you fill it with items that are likely to spill or scuff will undoubtedly reduce the damage caused.

You can do this by putting rugs and blankets down. However, they may slip and slide in transit, or moved or chewed by pets. They are also unlikely to contain any liquid spillages.

The best way to fully protect your boot is to install a made-to-measure, wipe-clean bootliner that fits securely to the walls and floor of your boot, covering all surfaces.

car wash

What to do if the damage is already done

If the boot is already soiled or damaged, you may be able to restore it to its former glory with a bit of TLC.

Obviously it’s important that you don’t create further damage by using the wrong treatment for the stain. With this in mind, we turned to the professionals in the car-cleaning world for some expert advice. Russ Chadd from CarcleanseUK.com shares his expertise in removing common stains from a car interior:

What do you find causes the most damage to the interior of a car boot?

Liquid spillages such as milk, paint and fuel are probably in the top-five items that cause serious damage. Also, any heavy objects such as bikes, tool boxes etc. will eventually damage the carpet.

What methods would you use to clean the following spillages from a car boot?

Oil—Any oil-based spillage usually ends up damaging fabrics and plastics one way or another. It’s near impossible to remove every single trace of oil that has been spilt into a carpet and therefore we advise to replace boot carpets rather than try and clean them.

Mud—Dry mud can be easily removed from fabrics and carpets using a brush to loosen the soil and a cylinder vacuum cleaner to collect it.

Food spillages—Light food spillages can be removed from carpets and upholstery with a cloth or towel. However, if the spillage is heavy, dairy-based or likely to cause an odour, I would definitely recommend seeking professional attention.

Pet fur—Remove pet fur from carpets and upholstery using a rubber brush specifically designed for this purpose—simply brush the surface and then vacuum. If you don't have a rubber brush, rubber gloves will also work well.

Pet mess—Remove as much of the spillage (if solid) as soon as possible and keep the windows open. Apply an anti-bacterial spray to the areas and rinse using a damp towel.

If the pet has urinated, you will need to blot up the spillage and treat the area to prevent odour and bacteria. In this case, the best option would be to bring in the professionals.

Do you have any tips for helping to protect the car boot from damage?

A good-quality, purpose-made bootliner will no doubt shield the carpet from wear and tear. I can definitely notice a difference to the condition of the car boot when boot protectors have been used.

How would you suggest repairing a ripped boot lining?

This will depend on what it’s made from. If it’s moulded plastic, an epoxy resin or flexible filler may work well. If it’s thin plastic, the cheapest way to fix a tear would be using a good-quality adhesive tape.

Find the perfect colour for your Hatchbag boot liner

If you’re not sure which colour to choose for your new Hatchbag boot liner, this guide will help you decide. The pictures below will not only show you what our boot liners look like when they have been fitted, but also how the colour could suit your vehicle and personal preferences.

Due to the large volume of vehicles we provide for, the pictures shown are only generic ones. This means the pictures will not match your vehicle exactly but should give you a good indicator on how the boot liner could look in your vehicle.

Most popular colours: Black & Grey

Hatchbag boot liner in black

Unsurprisingly, most of our customers tend to choose black or grey for their liner. Black is what you would expect it to be, often complementing the existing darker colours of the boot. The grey can best be described as a battleship grey. An added advantage of the grey is that it shows the least marks over time.

Most vibrant colours: Red, Orange & Pink

Hatchbag boot liner in red Hatchbag boot liner in orange Hatchbag boot liner in pink

If you’re looking for something more colourful then look no further. If you are the kind of person that likes to stand out with brighter colours, take a look at our red, orange and pink liners. They will certainly jazz up your cars’ interior decor and make your boot stand out from the crowd.

Great alternative colours: Blue & Brown

Hatchbag boot liner in blue Hatchbag boot liner in brown

Our final two colours may not be the most popular or vibrant, but they do have a charm of their own and may suit your car perfectly. The blue is a royal blue, whereas the brown can be described as a milk chocolate brown. Brown is also very popular with customers ordering for cars with beige interiors.

Hopefully this guide has given you an idea of what the Hatchbag boot liner will look like in each colour. Now it’s time to go ahead and customise the perfect boot liner solution for your needs.

Why a boot liner is the perfect accessory for your lease car?

You've got a new lease car, but, you need to protect your boot when transporting your dog, pram, fishing gear, DIY tools, bikes etc. Here is where Hatchbag steps in with our array of boot liners in seven colours. Plus our boot liner extras such as, bumper flap, rear seat flap, tailgate cover and a choice of three mats; rubber mat, hatchbed mat and odour mat.

Blue bootliner in car

All of our boot covers act as a second skin to your car boot and will prevent your lease car boot’s interior getting covered in dog hair, scratched or damaged. And you may be thinking this all sounds great, but, if I use self-adhesive tabs to attach the boot liner to the car then will this damage the interior?

The answer is no. If your car boot is made from carpet and is self-adhesive tab friendly then you will not have to attach any self-adhesive tabs to your car. You may want to consider our frequent use fitting kit, which consists of thirty-two double-sided adhesive tabs. These tabs act as a sandwich between the liner and the boot carpet, so that when you remove the liner the carpet does not fluff up.

Cleaning your lease car boot

If your car boot is made from plastic, you will need to attach self-adhesive tabs to the boot. Before you do that, we recommend the following cleaning procedure:

  • - Take two lint free cloths and Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover.
  • - Soak one cloth in Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover and clean down the sides.
  • - Take the second cloth and dry the sides to the point the cloth is dragging across the surface.
  • - Test a piece of self-adhesive to see if it adheres to the plastic. If yes, continue attaching the remainder tabs. If not, please repeat the above steps.

When you come to remove the boot liner and self-adhesive tabs from the boot, we recommend the following procedure:

  • - Take Autoglym Intensive Tar remover and a cloth
  • - Soak the cloth in Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover and clean down the plastics to remove any residue
  • - Then take any valeting product and valet the sides of your boot

If you return the car after your lease is up then the car boot will be in the same condition as the day you got the vehicle.

The Perfect Winter Accessory - A Hatchbag Boot Liner

The festive season is upon us and as we countdown to Christmas, millions of families across the country are putting up their Christmas tree and decorations; making sure everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit.

And here at Hatchbag, we understand just how much your car boot has to endure, as it piles up with the Christmas tree, Christmas decorations and not forgetting the all important Christmas shopping as well. And this is where our boot liners come in; not only are they perfect for keeping dog hairs at bay, but, also in protecting your car boot from straying pine needles, or, from getting scratched by loose Christmas decorations and all that Christmas shopping.

So, before you head out on your family Christmas adventure, be sure to pack your Hatchbag boot liner – then you will have more time doing Christmassy activities rather than spending hours cleaning out the boot.

a dog and christmas tree in a car boot

Plus, we would love to see your Christmas tree/decoration snaps so, be sure to send them to us on our Facebook page or on Twitter @HatchbagCompany or tag us on Instagram using #thehatchbagcompany. And we will repost, retweet or regram them all.

Why are Hatchbag Boot Liners Perfect for Small Vehicles?

So, you currently own a small vehicle whether it be a Seat Mii, a Volkswagen Up, a Skoda Citigo, a Mini Hatchback Mk 1, Mk 2 or Mk 3, or even a Smart ForTwo and you are thinking well my car boot is rather small is there any need for a boot liner, as how much damage is really going occur?

To all the dog owners out there, you do not need us to tell you just how much dog hair can get all over the car boot, even into those areas that are so hard to reach and therefore, no matter what size the car boot, a Hatchbag boot liner is perfect for keeping those hairs at bay.

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But, for all those who do not have a dog then you may be asking yourself well why do I need a car boot liner? Well, for owners of a Seat Mii, or a Volkswagen Up or a Skoda Citigo, you will have realised that it does not take long for those metal sides of the boot to get scratched or become damaged, even by just putting your weekly shopping in the back of the car. Therefore, our boot liner will ensure that your car boot is protected at all times.

And, for all you budding gardeners or even those who just like to potter around the garden, who are fed-up of cleaning the mud from plants which have moved position during the car journey, or, bags of soil which have split and distributed mud everywhere in the car boot; which evidently is a time consuming experience. So, here is where our Hatchbag boot liner steps in, as with one quick wipe down with a wet cloth all those mud spillages will disappear and your car boot will be left in pristine condition. Furthermore, with our rear split version, you can even extend the coverage on the drop-down seats, preventing any damage to the actual car interior.

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So, no matter how small your car boot, Hatchbag boot liners can help not only prevent damage from occurring to your vehicle but also saving you time from spending ages cleaning the boot, so that you can spend more time on doing the things you love like gardening.

For more information on our boot liners, please click here!

Cutting Openings into the Boot Liner

The liner and optional extras completely cover my boot and do not have any openings in them, what can I do if I require openings?

In your car boot, there are ‘D’ rings behind the backseats or luggage points to which you need to gain access to, or maybe, your boot contains a side light, a loudspeaker or a 12 Volt battery socket and any other accessories that you would like to use. There may be times when you aren’t taking your four-legged friend with you and would like to use the load cover cassette.

So, here is where you ask yourself the questions: I have found a boot liner for my car, but, it does not come with these openings, why is that the case and what can I do about it?

Why do we not offer openings in the boot liner for all vehicle models?

The reason why we do not offer openings in all our boot liners is that the majority of our customers want their boot liner to be completely covered and protected with no holes in it. In addition, on a year by year basis the positioning of the side light can change, even if it is the same vehicle. This change may only be something as minute as a 2mm difference, but, this difference is enough that the boot liner will not be a perfect fit.

So, what can I do?

As we try to keep the openings in our liners to a minimum then you can carefully modify the liner yourself. However, NEVER cut the bindings or ANY sewn seam.

How can I cut an opening in the boot liner

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1. Firstly, follow the fitting instructions and complete the installation of your boot liner.

2. Mark the cloth 

  • Identify the shape you wish to cut
  • Using a wax pencil carefully trace the contour of the shape
  • Remove the boot liner / cover

3. Cut the cloth

  • With a sharp blade carefully cut the hole
  • It is better to round off corners so that you do not create under/over-cuts

Re-fit the boot liner

My car boot door has door handles but the tailgate cover covers these, what can I do?

Please follow steps 2-4 above

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Tip: You can use Autoglym Intensive Tar remover to wipe off the wax markings.

I have a loudspeaker / air vents in my boot, but, the boot liner covers them, what can I do?

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  • 1. Firstly, follow the fitting instructions and complete the installation of your boot liner.
  • 2. Mark the cloth
  • Identify the shape you wish to cut
  • Using a wax pencil carefully trace the contour of the shape
  • Remove the boot liner / cover
  • 3. Cut the cloth
  • With a sharp blade carefully cut the hole
  • It is better to round off corners so that you do not create under/over-cut
  • Maybe you would prefer to cut multiple small holes into the liner for the speaker rather than one large cut-out-
  • 4. Re-fit the boot liner

Why is a boot liner perfect in keeping your boot clean from a new puppy?

A new member has joined the family albeit they may be small, hairy and full of beans, when the question pops into your head, how are you going to keep the car boot clean with a puppy on board. One things for certain your boot will end up being full of dog hair and dirt, which means you will have to spend a lot of your time either hoovering or cleaning it or the hair itself will end up getting entwined into the boot carpet making it nigh impossible to remove. So, here is where Hatchbag’s boot liners come in.

And to see how well our boot liners suit a new puppy, we have Eddie the Westie, an eight month old puppy, who is very active and lively to be our tester. His owner has a Citroen DS4 and has chosen a red boot liner with a rear plus, which allows her to fold the backseats down all together should she wish. This is the perfect way to protect her boot from little Eddie.

dog in a boot with a boot liner

Puppies are very nosy and always want to look and touch everything around them. So, if your puppy is like Eddie and enjoys putting his paws on the back of the seats to peek outside the front window then it won’t be too long until the back of the seats are covered in doggy hair or dirt from mucky paws. But this can all be protected with a boot liner.

dog in a boot with a boot liner

Or it may be that after a long stroll in the park your little furry friend wants to take a rest by nestling his bum against the backseats and therefore, you want to protect your boot.

dog in a boot with a boot liner

Our boot liners also suit puppies who travel in a dog cage. As a dog cage is open at all sides then I can guarantee that in a matter of seconds of your puppy being in the cage in the car, their hair will end up getting everywhere – it is astounding just how much a little thing can spread so much hair. But with our boot liner you will not need to worry and your pooch can shake away without you thinking, oh no I am going to have to clean my car boot again!

dog in a boot with a boot liner

So, as you can see our boot liner is a perfect match for a puppy, Eddie himself has given us the paws up, in keeping your car boot clean from dirty puppy paws and puppy hair. And your little nosy four legged friend can roam around the boot or rest his bum on the sides of the boot without making a mess.

So, why not go and find your vehicle here and choose the perfect colour boot liner for you and your furry friend!