If you don't get them all of the salt and slush in the winter will pool in the front corners where your feet go, and eventually will cause rust. You've got to have them in Canada.
Tell her its the same reason you put on shoes, yeah you can go barefoot but it isn't always recommended
or tell her this car is your hobby, let it go girl, I could be out getting wasted with my friends
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