What Are Car Coasters? Everything You Need to Know
If you've ever placed a coffee cup or any drink in your car's cupholder only to find a sticky, wet ring waiting for you later, you already understand the problem that car coasters solve. But car coasters have come a long way from simple functional inserts — today they're a fun, affordable way to personalise your car and keep it tidy at the same time.
What Are Car Coasters?
Car coasters are absorbent, circular coasters designed to sit inside your vehicle's cupholders. They catch condensation and drips from cups, bottles, and travel mugs, protecting your cupholders from sticky residue.
Why Do People Use Car Coasters?
Cupholders in cars are notoriously hard to clean — they're deep, awkwardly shaped, and collect crumbs, spills, and grime fast. Car coasters act as a barrier, making it easy to simply lift out the coaster, rinse it, and pop it back in.
Beyond practicality, car coasters have become a popular way to add personality to your car interior. With designs ranging from floral and cute to bold and graphic, there's something to suit every driver.
How Do You Use a Car Coaster?
Simply place the coaster in the bottom of your cupholder. Most standard car coasters are around 6–7cm in diameter to fit the majority of cupholders. When they get dirty or damp, remove them, rinse with water, and allow to air dry — they're ready to use again within a few hours.
Are Car Coasters a Good Gift?
Absolutely. Car coasters are one of those practical gifts that people love but rarely buy for themselves. They're affordable, universally useful, and come in designs to suit any personality — making them a great stocking stuffer, birthday gift, or add-on present. At per.si designs, our car coasters come in packs of two, so there's one for each cupholder (or one to keep and one to gift).
Popular designs include Skull and Hearts, Bows and Flowers, Strawberries, and the ever-cute Strawberries, Bows and Hearts — browse the full range in our Car Coasters collection.
How Do You Clean Car Coasters?
Rinse under warm water and leave to air dry completely before placing back in your cupholder. Avoid soaking them for extended periods or putting them in the dishwasher, as this can affect the absorbency over time.
Where Can I Buy Car Coasters in Australia?
You can shop our full range of car coasters at persidesigns.com.au — with flat-rate Australian shipping and designs that are updated regularly.
