Buy cheap roof racks for all types of cars

Here are some practical tips on how to use your roof racks with confidence.

For a 100% safe journey
When installing your roof bars, you should :

• Check that your bars are parallel to the line of the windscreen.
• Check that the locking system is properly closed.
• Before driving, check that the load supported by the roof bars is stable.
• It is essential to check before each journey that the load is secure.
• We also offer roof racks with anti-theft systems for optimum security.
• The load on your roof must not exceed the front of your vehicle

For a more pleasant journey
Simply enjoy a more comfortable journey :

• By positioning your roof bars correctly (parallel to your windscreen), you will avoid the whistling of the air against the bars.
• Favouring roof bars allows you to conserve the interior space of your vehicle during long journeys.

For a more economical journey
In order to avoid high costs, opt for roof racks and :

• Remove your bars when you are not using them, this avoids over-consumption of fuel.
• Opt for lightweight accessories (aluminium roof bars, aerodynamic roof box, etc.)

When should roof racks be used ?

It is best to use a roof mounting system when :

• You do not want to use the interior space of your car.
• The load to be transported is too large or bulky.
• You want to travel in complete peace of mind on long journeys such as holidays, for example.
• You wish to equip your vehicle with accessories such as: roof box, bicycle rack, roof mount for surfing, kitesurfing mount, ski rack

Longitudinal or transverse bars ?

How to differentiate between longitudinal and transverse bars :

Longitudinal : These are positioned lengthwise on the ends of your vehicle's roof. They may or may not leave a gap between the roof and the bars. You can then buy compatible roof bars that will fit on these longitudinal bars.

Crossbars : Crossbars are roof bars that are purchased to be attached to the longitudinal bars of your vehicle in order to install a roof box for example.

Aluminium or steel? Which roof mount should I choose?

Weight allowed on the roof of a car

The roof bars can support a load ranging from 80 kg to 100 kg depending on the vehicle.

With Carpratik, you can find out the maximum load allowed on your vehicle before purchasing roof bars.

You can find this information in the product sheet of the roof bars after selecting the make and model of your vehicle.

In addition, you can find assembly instructions directly in the product sheet (also delivered with the roof bars).