Road trip season is almost here! Whether it’s to visit Grandma, see the sights close to home or venture out to a cottage or campground, you and your loved ones are going to be spending plenty of quality time in the family vehicle. And you can thank vinyl for making each road trip more enjoyable. Here’s why.

In-car comfort:
Vinyl allows a vehicle to have shock-absorbing surfaces, such as the dashboard and arm rests, which increase comfort, and, if an accident occurs helps to reduce injury. Modern vinyl upholstery also combines leather-like softness for added durability , and what we all dream of….low maintenance.

 


Coffee-lover must-haves:

Without vinyl, that cup holder wouldn’t be right where you need it – within reach!

Improved sight-lines:

Driving in the rain? Many components in a vehicle’s windshield washing system are made of vinyl, which helps your wipers and it’s many parts to perform well during inclement weather; with vinyl,  you’ll have a clear view of the road ahead.

Humidity relief:

On those hot, sticky “are we there yet” days, vinyl window and door seals help prevent humid air from entering the car cabin while you all enjoy cool, dry, air-conditioned air. Vinyl coverings on vehicle wiring ensures that everything stays dry and all electrical components – including the starter, stereo and air conditioning – allowing you to get on to the business of being on holidays.

Protecting floors:
Vacationing in nature can be messy, which is why those vinyl floor mats come in handy; ice cream, crumbs, pop, and all the other goodies that belong on a road trip have a great place to land on vinyl mats, and best of all, they can be taken out anywhere, given a light rinse…and you are on the road again.

Noise reduction:

Enjoying a peaceful ride with kids sleeping in the back seat? You can thank the vinyl coatings and linings used in body panels, undercarriage protection and even the backing on the cabin’s carpeting for muffling the noise of both the engine and the tires rolling over pavement, gravel, and those bumpy dirt roads.

Shatterproof windshields:
When automobiles first arrived on the scene, they didn’t have windshields! Back then, rain, bugs and other debris flew into the vehicle, so auto manufacturers created glass windshields. Unfortunately, they’d shatter on impact, so manufactures developed a shatterproof version. These windshields feature two glass layers sandwiched around – you guessed it – a thin layer of vinyl that helps everything stay intact.

Improved fuel efficiency:

Not only does the manufacturing of vinyl use fewer resources when compared to other materials, vinyl also weighs a lot less. So when auto manufacturers use vinyl in place of heavier materials, a vehicle’s weight is reduced, and therefore the amount of fuel it needs to get from point A to point B. Upside for you…more money to spend on holiday treats.

Vehicle longevity

And it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t mention how vinyl helps today’s vehicles last and look great longer. From protecting surfaces against stone chips and UV rays to ensuring that fluids and sealants stay where they need to be, vinyl works hard at increasing the life span of a vehicle, which saves natural resources and helps you spend less on restoration and repairs.

Enjoy your time on the road!