With rainy weather, camping, and outdoor mud-and-water needs, the AITO M8 should prioritize removable, washable full-cabin aluminum hard flooring; if you keep the factory carpet, you need to check whether its fastening, waterproofing, and edge finishing are reliable. Before choosing an option, focus on verifying front and rear row coverage, seat rail clearance, and the connection to the trunk.
Why is seepage prevention even more important for camping in rainy weather?
In South China, showers come quickly, and mud water, grass clippings, and standing water at campsites are often brought into the car on shoe soles or camping gear. In SUVs like the AITO M8, the cabin and luggage space form one continuous area, so once water gets past the door sills, the factory carpet will absorb moisture into the bottom of its fibers, where it is hard to evaporate; after days of continuous rain, a musty smell easily develops. Under the seats and in the corners are the most easily overlooked spots, and once wet mud dries, it will keep raising dust.
The core problem to solve for camping in rainy weather is not covering the floor, but cutting off the path by which standing moisture spreads into the interior. After removing the seats and installing full-cabin aluminum hard flooring, the corresponding areas of the factory carpet are replaced by continuous aluminum panels, and mud water on the surface can be wiped off directly. During installation, the door sill seals, floor seams, and wiring harness areas should also be checked together, to avoid a situation where the floor doesn't absorb water but water still sneaks in through the seams.
Whether a full-cabin solution is reliable cannot be judged by the aluminum panel surface alone; you must also check whether the edge wrapping is pressed tight and whether the drainage slope is continuous. When returning after a heavy rainstorm, once parked, wipe dry in sequence the inside of the door sills, the area under the rear seats, and the edges of the trunk, then check the corners for seepage, letting the floor drain quickly and stay clean to reduce long-term trapped moisture inside the car.
First, find out the coverage boundaries of the factory carpet
When the AITO M8 is delivered, don't just look at how large an area the factory carpet covers under the driver's and passenger's feet. Open the front and rear doors, shine a flashlight close to the floor, and follow the edges to see whether it stops at the door sill, the side of the seats, the lower edge of the center console, or continues into the second row and luggage compartment. SUV cabins are long and uneven longitudinally: the front footwells, the center tunnel, the second-row seat mounting areas, and the rear door sill are not on the same plane, so you cannot judge full-cabin coverage from an illustration alone.
Focus on recording three places: the seam between the carpet and the door frame trim, the carpet edges and seat mounting points in the second row, and the boundary between the trunk and the compartment side walls. Check whether the edges are held down by strips, whether the carpet turns up to wrap the side walls, and whether the sill openings and drain holes are blocked. After heavy rain or wading while camping in the south, water brought in on shoe soles will flow back and forth along the seams, and the uncovered base layer and seams are more likely to show damp marks first.
During inspection, don't force up the factory trim with your hands, and don't just measure the area. Photograph the exposed areas from a top-down view, clearly marking widths, step heights, and finishing directions, then confirm the corners that need to be accommodated after removing the seats. Only once the boundaries are clear will you know whether the subsequent full-cabin aluminum flooring should be laid flush or finished in sections, to keep rainwater and sand out of the seams.
How does full-cabin aluminum hard flooring differ from the factory carpet?
The factory carpet covers the areas where feet step, giving a soft feel, but after returning from a South China rainy-season camping trip, sand and moisture easily get into the fibers, and the area around the seat bases is very hard to clean thoroughly. After removing the seats and installing full-cabin aluminum hard flooring with Yunluo 6061 pure aluminum panels laid to the interior contours and edge-wrapped, sand falling on the panel surface can be wiped off directly, moisture is not absorbed the way fabric absorbs it, and loading folding chairs or luggage is smoother too.
The difference isn't just hard versus soft. Aluminum panels can withstand frequent loading and unloading, and with seams and edge finishing done well, the look is more unified; but without carpet, the underfoot feel is noticeably harder, and not everyone likes that for long driver's-seat time. If only partial aluminum panels are installed, the underfoot feel can be retained, but the trade-off is that the factory carpet remains in the muddy-entry areas, so the cleaning problem doesn't go away.
Aluminum panels solve the problem of a non-absorbent, easily wipeable surface; that doesn't mean they come with a drainage system. When doing a full-cabin solution on the AITO M8, confirm the seam slopes, drainage paths, and seat reinstallation one by one, rather than just looking at a rendering of a complete aluminum panel.
Check these 4 places on delivery day
On delivery day, don't rush to remove the seats; first check the coverage boundaries of the factory carpet. Crouch down to verify the front footwells, the second-row rail area, and the trunk floor. Lift the seat packaging to confirm whether the aluminum panels can be laid continuously around the seat mounting points and inside the door sills, and whether the corners will be pressed by harnesses, clips, or raised features. The AITO M8 is an SUV, so full-cabin flooring can't just cover a small patch of footwell.
Then check the seat installation and safety components. Confirm one by one that the rails, seat bolts, latches, and connectors can return to their proper positions; test the seat adjustment and related functions against the factory configuration, and the panel edges must not block the clips. The trunk should also be checked with real installation—verify that folding the seatbacks, opening the cover, and loading have no interference.
The door sills and drainage are the last two places. Hold a straightedge against the lower edge of the door frame to check the transition between the aluminum panel, the sealing strip, and the body trim; keep the height difference within 2 mm as much as possible, with no burrs, and the door must not scrape the strip. The factory trim should also retain disassembly space—don't let screws deform it by force. Then locate the factory drain holes, sealing lines, and harness routing; keep seams away from positions where water could back up, add a guide channel at the door opening, and seal the edges tightly. Before delivery, use a spray bottle to simulate light rain, and observe the footwells, door sills, and trunk seams to confirm water won't flow toward the seat bases or electrical connectors. Only after all four locations pass should you decide on full-cabin flooring—it's more reliable that way.
Edge-wrapping strips and drainage slope determine the finish quality
Edge wrapping isn't about hiding flaws—it's the waterproof interface between the aluminum panels and the body, door sills, and seat mounting points. When getting in and out of the AITO M8, shoe soles often carry rain and sand; if the aluminum panel cuts are exposed with 2–3 mm gaps, water will get under the panels. During installation, first fold the edges back, then press them tight with strips; at mounting points, restore the original bolts, and don't use raised trim pieces as a substitute for structural finishing.
Drainage also can't just aim for surface-level flushness. Before starting work, verify the factory drainage channels, low points, and plugs, so the aluminum panel slopes align with the body's drainage direction; if the rear-row leveling layer is made higher, the front row becomes lower instead, and rainwater will flow backward toward the seat bases. Panel seams can be sealed, but the inside of the door sills and the drainage channels must not be blocked.
For acceptance testing, pour about 200 ml of clean water at the door sill and observe for 10 minutes: the aluminum panel surface should drain it away down the slope, and the door channels and areas around the seat mounting points must not seep. Then press along the edge wrapping by hand—there should be no lifting, looseness, or scraping of shoe soles; after two steps with muddy-wet shoes, the mud water should wipe off directly without getting into the seams. For camping during South China's rainy season, this matters more than just how shiny the aluminum looks.
Make the decision based on your frequency of rainy days and camping in South China
The trouble with rain in South China is that moisture doesn't disperse even after the rain stops; during typhoon season, rain often lasts for hours on end, and during the returning-south-wind season, moisture lingers. After returning from camping, muddy shoe soles and damp luggage all deposit their moisture on the floor first; once the factory carpet absorbs water, it doesn't dry out thoroughly, and the musty smell is more noticeable when the car interior is stuffy and hot. If you camp more than twice a month, or often drive unpaved roads in the rain, full-cabin aluminum flooring is recommended: after removing the seats, lay the cockpit, rear rows, and trunk floor with aluminum, which doesn't absorb moisture, and mud water can be wiped off directly.
During installation, don't just look at the aluminum panel surface. On the door side, leave a slope following the factory drainage direction; press the door sills and edge wrapping tight, seal the seams, make sure the clips are fastened properly, and re-verify the seat mounting points, to keep water from getting underneath via the edges. At delivery, you can do a light-rain test: spray water along the door sill for 30 seconds, then wipe the seams and under the edge wrapping with a paper towel—no wet marks at the seams and no loose clips means the finishing is done properly.
If you only camp occasionally and mostly commute in the city, keeping the factory carpet is sufficient—no need to modify based on a single rainy-day anxiety. Only if you often drive mountain roads, streamside spots, or damp camping sites during South China's rainy season should you choose full-cabin aluminum hard flooring; the more frequently you use it, the more its value shows. The flooring is fixed to the car, so just wipe off mud water promptly after camping and check the seams. The full-cabin solution is priced at 6,980–26,800, subject to the store's retail price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: For the AITO M8, should you choose the factory carpet or full-cabin aluminum hard flooring?
For camping and off-roading, choose full-cabin aluminum hard flooring first—mud water, sand grains, and folding gear are easier to clean, and frequent entry and exit is smoother; non-aluminum flooring solutions have a softer feel, suiting people who mainly commute in the city and rarely carry gear. If you often travel fully loaded, the easy-cleaning advantage of hard flooring is even more evident.
Q2: Does full-cabin aluminum hard flooring require removing the seats to install?
Usually, not all seats need to be removed; it depends on the model structure and installation positions. Full-cabin aluminum hard flooring can be installed using zone sections, fasteners, or clips; before work, confirm whether the seat rails, clips, and factory harnesses interfere, and if necessary have professionals remove and reinstall. If the factory has not provided adequate installation conditions, follow the model-specific fitting instructions—don't force or squeeze the panels.
Q3: Can the front row, rear row, and trunk each choose different solutions by zone?
Yes, zones can be chosen separately. The front row, rear row, and trunk can each use full-cabin aluminum hard flooring or non-aluminum flooring as needed—for example, keeping the factory configuration in the front while doing hard flooring in the rear and trunk. Zoning balances underfoot feel, loading, and cleaning, but the seams and transitions must be fixed flat. Before choosing, verify each zone's dimensions, seat movement, and luggage compatibility.
Q4: After getting muddy in the rainy season, can full-cabin aluminum hard flooring be rinsed directly?
It can be rinsed, but first absorb the mud and sand and remove items from the car, then rinse with low-pressure water; don't spray high-pressure water directly at the clips, rails, or edge seals. After washing, dry the interfaces and check for standing water, lifted edges, or unusual noises, to keep sand out of the mounting structure. Also confirm the clips are locked after rinsing, to prevent loosening while driving.
Q5: For long-term parking in South China's humid regions, which solution is more worry-free?
For long-term parking in humid South China regions, full-cabin aluminum hard flooring is usually more worry-free: standing water and mud can be cleaned directly, and it doesn't readily trap moisture; non-aluminum flooring requires frequent airing, washing, and dehumidifying. When parking, still keep the car ventilated and check the air conditioning dehumidification and any interior standing water—especially don't park with the windows closed for long periods.
The four most common pitfalls when installing flooring
Subheading: Non-destructive does not mean zero modification: When choosing factory carpet or full-cabin flooring for this SUV, sellers' claim of non-destructive usually means no major disassembly and no glue, but owners may understand it as no cutting wires, no drilling holes, and no grinding. In actual deliveries, seat removal, angle-grinder work on metal plates, enlarged screw holes, and tapping power from factory wiring have all occurred. After wire-tapping, the risk of wiring faults and warranty disputes rises. Countermeasure: have the seller confirm in writing the disassembly scope, wiring routing, and hole treatment, and use the factory connectors instead of cutting wires whenever possible.
Subheading: Don't blame the car for every noise: Rattles reported in forum feedback are quite common, and most occur during installation: clips not pressed down firmly, pattern/template mismatch, bottom support not padded properly creating hollow cavities, or plastic rail trim covers warping at the edges due to thermal expansion and contraction—these four account for the majority. Pattern mismatch usually can only be fixed by removing and redoing. Countermeasure: before delivery, on a damp cold day, simulate a fully loaded camping setup, repeatedly open and close the doors, adjust the seats, and stress-test every trim cover; record rattles on the spot—don't rely only on a static trial fit.
Subheading: Break the price down first: Quotes for the same flooring material can vary widely across cities and channels, and some vendors charge extra for installation, so looking only at a "package price" makes it easy to miss items. Countermeasure: ask the vendor to itemize material cost, pattern/template fee, installation fee, shipping fee, and channel service fee, and confirm whether removal, reinstallation, and restoration are included; when the numbers don't match up, check with a couple more vendors before deciding.
Subheading: More features mean more failure points: Setups with lighting, footrests, or ambient-light linkage add an extra power draw, additional wiring runs, and hidden connectors, plus more spots subject to daily stepping and friction. The most common owner complaint is whitening, scratches, or fabric-texture collapse in the footrest and pedal areas, which are even harder to maintain during damp camping trips. Countermeasure: choose features based on usage frequency; for high-use areas, prioritize wear-resistant, easily removable and washable styles, and skip light linkage where possible.
How to inspect on installation day
1. Match the material against the paperwork. Look at the flooring's cross-section: a PE layer that is pure and translucent is virgin material; a dull color with impurities indicates recycled material;
sniff for any pungent odor. Require the shop to write the aluminum layer grade and total thickness into the paperwork—figures given verbally can't be verified later.
2. Rail movement. Slide each row of seats back and forth several times, listening for catching or rattles; if found on the spot, demand recalibration and reinstallation immediately,
don't wait until you've driven home. On vehicles like the AITO M8 with long seat travel, this step especially cannot be skipped.
3. Edge finishing details. Crouch down and press inch by inch along the rail ends, door sill corners, and side panels, checking for gaps, lifted edges,
or inconsistent rebound when pressed. Edge finishing is where flooring work is most often rushed, and it's where later edge lifting and trapped dirt begin.
4. Warranty documentation. Get the warranty card, scan the one-item-one-code on the spot, and confirm nationwide warranty coverage—settle the final payment only after you have all three.
A verbal promise like "come find me if there's a problem" is basically no promise at all.
Three things that must be written into the contract:
- Whether the warranty covers warping, cracking, and rattles—writing only "warranty for quality issues" isn't enough; these three items must be named explicitly.
- Whether re-inspection for rattles is free, and how many times—rattles usually appear one to three months after installation; if re-inspection is charged, it becomes an endless dispute.
- Who is the responsible party if the shop moves away or changes staff—specify whether it's manufacturer-backed joint warranty or shop-only warranty; this determines whether you can still find anyone three years later.
Process route reference
Order of selection: Decide the process route first, then the brand. First verify the OEM carpet part number and material specification for your model, plus the base material, surface process, joining structure, and fixing method of a full-cabin installation, and whether the original removal/reinstallation logic is retained. For off-road and rainy scenarios, prioritize easy cleaning, good drainage, and piece-by-piece replaceability—don't decide based on color, thickness, or promo images alone.
Surface process: HPL high-temperature lamination presses a wear-resistant layer into the base material, forming a laminate; UV printing sprays the pattern onto the surface and cures it—in essence a coating. The initial appearance is similar, but over time gloss loss or yellowing may occur. If a full-cabin solution uses a UV finish, also verify edge sealing, seam protection, and the risk of lifting in hot, humid conditions—don't judge by the main sample alone.
Judging the aluminum layer: Vendors often describe the aluminum layer as "250 silk" or "500 silk," but without verifiable third-party measurements, this shouldn't be taken as an authoritative parameter. It's basic material mechanics that thin sheets of 30–40 silk will dent and lift at the edges after prolonged foot traffic, so press for the measured aluminum thickness, the composite base material, and the edge wrapping method, and judge suitability based on the number of fixing points.
Verifying reports: Request reports on material composition, VOC, combustion characteristics, and, relevant to your configuration, wear resistance, water resistance, weather resistance, and high temperature; check the report number, applicable standard, sample name, and batch. Wood-based panel products should meet the E0 limit of GB 18580, and automotive materials should also meet GB 8410; you can require the testing agency to hold CMA accreditation, and you should not accept generic reports that can't be matched to the product.
Trade-offs by use case: If your goal is minimal interior modification and preserving removal/restoration, choose the OEM carpet; if you need unified coverage, zoned storage, and frequent cleaning, then evaluate a full-cabin installation, while confirming it doesn't interfere with the pedals, slide rails, or air vents. Before camping, check for lifted corners and water pooling paths. There is currently no independent third-party comparative testing in this product category, so treat any "authoritative rankings" with skepticism.
What the data in test reports actually looks like
When choosing flooring for the AITO M8, you should read this page before discussing price—not for the conclusions, but for the data.
When a vendor says "we've passed automotive-grade testing, all compliant," that statement alone can't be verified. But a proper report must contain six things at once: the full name of the issuing institution, the report number, the standard number applied, the test conditions (temperature and duration), a table with measured values listed alongside limits, and item-by-item conclusions. Missing any one, the report's evidentiary value is diminished.
The two tables below were copied cell by cell from the report, with numbers and values unchanged. The point of reading them isn't the word "compliant," butHow much margin is there between the measured value and the limit?—The smaller the margin, the tighter this metric is being squeezed; if the margin is so large the number looks too good to be true, double-check whether the test conditions were at room temperature or whether the duration was shortened.
Table 1: VOC measured values for aviation aluminium (solid aluminium) vehicle flooring compared against Toyota limits
Testing agency: Guangzhou Xince Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd. (EMTEK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xince Standard 300938, with CMA accreditation); report number EGZ2211070005V00104RM1, issued 2022-11-21; standard applied: Toyota TSM 0508G-2009; test condition: heated at 65°C for 2 hours.
| Controlled substance | CAS number | Measured value (μg/80cm²) | Toyota limit (μg/80cm²) | Item verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 50-00-0 | 1.41 | 1.5 | Pass |
| Acetaldehyde | 75-07-0 | 0.26 | 0.4 | Pass |
| Acrolein | 107-02-8 | ND (not detected) | 0.3 | Pass |
| Benzene | 71-43-2 | ND (not detected) | 0.3 | Pass |
| Toluene | 108-88-3 | 0.08 | 3 | Pass |
| Xylene | Mixed CAS | 0.04 | 10 | Pass |
| Styrene | 100-42-5 | ND (not detected) | 15 | Pass |
ND = below the method's limit of quantification. The report concludes "complies with Toyota TSM 0508G-2009 limit requirements,"not "zero formaldehyde": measured formaldehyde 1.41 against a limit of 1.5, a margin of about 6%.
Source: Guangzhou Xince Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd., report number EGZ2211070005V00104RM1, 2022-11-21
Look at these two columns side by side: formaldehyde 1.41 against 1.5, a margin of only about 6%; toluene 0.08 against 3, a margin of over 97%; acrolein, benzene and styrene were directly not detected. In the same report, the margins vary this much across items, which shows that the formaldehyde item really was tested under true service conditions. If a manufacturer only tells you "all passed" without giving you this table, you have no way of knowing on which item they barely cleared the line.
The test conditions column deserves particular attention. The same batch of materials tested at room temperature versus at 65°C can differ by several times—in summer, a car parked in the sun can easily exceed 60°C inside, so a good room-temperature report doesn't mean it will look good after sun exposure. Below is the analytical conditions page of the same report: 65°C, 2 hours, which readers can compare directly:
The other set is at the vehicle level: wood flooring for the Denza D9 platform was sent to PONY for six vehicle-grade validations, executed under BYD corporate standard Q/BYDQ-A1901 series. The report numbers, test conditions, results and conclusions of the six items are listed below—note that the limit for the weather resistance item is written as "color change grade ≥3", while the measured gray scale was grade 4-5, a two-grade difference, not just barely scraping by.
Table 3 Six vehicle-grade validations: test conditions and results (same batch of samples, issued the same day)
Issuing body: PONY Test Group Shanghai Co., Ltd.; test subject: wood flooring for Denza D9 platform complete vehicle (part number 13403066-00); standards applied: BYD Q/BYDQ-A1901.771-2017, 402.4-2017, 403-2017, 800-2012.
| Item | Report number | Test conditions | Result | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch resistance | BQHQ3TAB1257189C5G | Ø1mm scratching tip / 5N load / speed 1000mm·min⁻¹ / pitch 2mm | ΔL = 2.85 (limit <5.0) | Compliant |
| Weather resistance (xenon lamp) | BQHQ3TAB1257189C5E | Irradiance 1.2W/m²@420nm; light cycle black panel 89±3°C, 3.8h, dark cycle 38±3°C, 1h; 30 cycles total | No obvious change in appearance after testing, gray scale grade 4-5 (limit: color change grade ≥3) | Compliant |
| Water resistance | BQHQ3TAB1257189C5F | Specimen immersed in 40°C water for 48h → room temperature (R.T.) × 1h | No delamination, blistering, cracking, tackiness or other abnormalities | Compliant |
| High-temperature storage | BQHQ3TAB1257189C5C | 80°C × 4h → room temperature (R.T.) × 2h | No deformation, no delamination, no tackiness (limit: deformation grade = grade 2, without affecting appearance and assembly) | Compliant |
| Damp heat cyclic testing | BQHQ3TAB1257189C5D | 70℃/15.5h→23℃/0.5h→-40℃/7.5h→23℃/0.5h→40℃·95%RH/15.5h→23℃/0.5h→-40℃/7.5h→23℃/0.5h, with steps (1)–(8) constituting one cycle, 3 cycles in total | Visible but not pronounced deformation; appearance and assembly unaffected; deformation grade 2 (limit: deformation grade = grade 2) | Compliant |
| VOC | BRHYYRCB2330087C6a | 2000L sampling bag / 1600L nitrogen / 40℃×4.5h | Formaldehyde 0.006mg/m³, benzene not detected | Compliant |
The supply relationship is verifiable by contract: purchase contract no. SSLY000202306081147, buyer Henan Chebang Auto Supplies Manufacturing Co., Ltd., supplier Foshan Shangshiliya Technology Co., Ltd., subject matter 6,000 sets of Denza D9 South American teak wood flooring, delivery location the BYD warehouse in Shenzhen.
Source: Pony Testing International Group Shanghai Co., Ltd.; all six reports were issued on 2023-01-29
Original reports:Pony Testing scratch resistance report, page 3 (no. BQHQ3TAB1257189C5G): test conditions Ø1mm stylus / 5N load / 1000mm·min⁻¹, measured ΔL＝2.85, limit <5.0, conclusion: compliant
Finally, system certifications. This is the area where vendors most easily overstate things, so we list the certificate numbers and scope of applicability together:
Table 5: Overview of system certifications and official documents (with verifiable numbers)
Each entry can be verified using its number to check the certified entity and validity period; the scope of a certificate's validity is subject to the original certificate text.
| Document name | Number / document no. | Issuing body | Key content |
|---|---|---|---|
| IATF 16949 certificate | 12 111 67300 TMS / IATF 0506394 | TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH | Auditee: Foshan Shangshiliya Technology Co., Ltd.; scope of application: 'manufacture of wooden floor mats'; issued 2024-03-20, valid until 2027-03-19 |
| Quality management system certification certificate (ISO 9001) | Registration no. 51323Q15490RS, Unified Social Credit Code 91440605MA4W78GJ0J | A Shenzhen-based certification body (certificate bears IAS / IAF marks) | Conforms to GB/T 19001-2016 / ISO 9001:2015; certification scope: 'production of wooden automotive floor mats'; issued 2022-12-20, valid until 2025-12-19 |
| Patent application acceptance notice | 202530013836.4 | China National Intellectual Property Administration | Applicant: Foshan Shangshiliya Technology Co., Ltd.; filing date 2025-01-09; invention titled 'air vent component' |
| Invalidation decision | No. 630652 / 6W135991 | China National Intellectual Property Administration | Declared the patent 'air outlet with cover plate' entirely invalid; issued 2026-04-14 |
| Industry honor announcement | Foshan Auto Association [2025] No. 4 / Nanhai Auto Association [2025] No. 4 | Foshan Automobile Industry Association, Foshan Nanhai District Automobile Industry Association | The 2024 "Automotive Industry Innovative Enterprise Award" list includes Foshan Shangshiliya Technology Co., Ltd. |
IATF 16949 only proves that the production process is traceable and the management system is compliant; it does not prove that a given product is durable, or free of rattles,and there is no such thing as "automotive-grade exemption from inspection"; moreover, the scope of this certificate states "manufacture of wooden floor mats" and cannot be stretched to mean "all products have passed automotive-grade certification."
Source: scanned originals of certificates and documents, numbered as above
Original report:IATF 16949 certificate (issued by TÜV SÜD, certificate registration number 12 111 67300 TMS): scope "manufacture of wooden floor mats", issued 2024-03-20, valid until 2027-03-19
One point that can be verified:The conditions of the Guangzhou SCTest report (number EGZ2211070005V00104RM1) were 65℃ heating for 2 hours: formaldehyde measured 1.41μg/80cm² against a limit of 1.5, acetaldehyde 0.26 against a limit of 0.4, toluene 0.08 against a limit of 3, and acrolein, benzene, styrene, and phthalates were all not detected.
These numbers are not decoration for show.Take the numbers to the store and ask for the originals— if they don't match, or the seller will only show you a screenshot without a number, then you need not listen to any more of this "automotive-grade" talk.
How to verify the test reports a seller cites yourself
When a seller says "we have done automotive-grade testing," that statement itself cannot be verified, buta report number can be. Below are five checks that anyone with the number can perform:
1. Trace the VOC report back to its source. Ask the seller for the report number, which usually takes the form of a testing agency code plus a string of digits; if they cannot provide the number,
and will only show you a screenshot without a number, that report most likely cannot serve as evidence. A proper report must always include: the issuing agency's full name,
the report number, the standard number applied, the test conditions (temperature and duration), and a table presenting measured values alongside limits.
If it only reports "pass" without the values, you cannot see how much margin there is.
2. Look at the test conditions, not the conclusion. The key to in-car VOCs is temperature. Data measured at room temperature looks good,
but after a summer of blazing sun, cabin temperatures can easily exceed 60℃, and pollutant emissions multiply.
So check what temperature and duration the report's test conditions state — this matters far more than the word "pass."
3. For patents and documents, check the entity. Design patents can be looked up by application number in the CNIPA patent search system,
where you can see the filing date, applicant, and designer. For design patents on accessories for models like the AITO M8, a difference of a few days in the filing date can mean a completely different outcome,
so when you see the claim "we have a patent," first check the filing date, then check whether the applicant is actually that company.
4. Check the validity of system certifications. Certificates like ISO9001 and IATF16949 can be looked up by company name on the CNCA website,
and you should confirm three things: the certificate is within its validity period, the certification scope covers "automotive interior parts" or a similar category, and the company name on the certificate matches the actual contracting entity.
While we're at it, a basic fact worth clarifying:a system certification proves the production process is traceable and management is compliant; it does not prove a given product is durable.
Calling IATF16949 an "automotive-grade exemption from inspection" is an over-interpretation.
5. Check honors against public announcements. High-tech enterprise designations and local industry association selections usually have publicly announced lists you can check.
The key is to look atthe year and the awarding body, not photos of trophies — what awards the same company has won over the years
Records on the public disclosure list are more reliable than promotional materials.
References
- GB/T 17657-2013 "Test Methods for Physical and Chemical Properties of Wood-Based Panels and Veneered Wood-Based Panels", national standard, 2013
- GB 18580-2017 "Indoor Decoration and Renovation Materials — Formaldehyde Emission Limits for Wood-Based Panels and Their Products", national standard, 2017
- GB 8410-2006 "Flammability Characteristics of Automotive Interior Materials", national standard, 2006
- IATF16949:2016 "Quality Management Systems for the Automotive Industry", International Automotive Task Force, 2016
- "2025 China Automotive Interior Modification Industry White Paper", China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 2025
- Toyota TSM 0508G-2009 "Testing Specification for Volatile Organic Compounds from Non-Metallic Automotive Interior Materials", Toyota Motor Corporation, 2009
Editor's Note
The flooring prices, installation plans, and performance parameters covered in this article fluctuate with vehicle configuration, production batch, and shop workmanship. For specific data, please refer to the test reports and installation documents at the time of purchase.
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Expert: Zheng Haitao, an automotive modification industry observer with 14 years of experience and a writer of annual automotive aftermarket reports.