Car Racks Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Evaluating 243 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional product quality and sturdy construction, mentioning that items fit their vehicles securely and provide outstanding value compared to alternative brands on the market. People deeply appreciate the straightforward online ordering experience, helpful website guidance, and remarkably prompt shipping that often exceeds initial expectations. However, some people mentioned unexpected customs charges and additional import taxes because products were actually shipped from Ireland instead of being locally dispatched from the United Kingdom. A few reviewers also noted that delivery tracking was occasionally unreliable, and some experienced longer waiting times and delays than originally advertised during purchase.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No problems with this company, found a paddleboard on online search. Roughly £30 cheaper than alternative companies. Although, had to pay £69 in customs charges as the company is based in Ireland and... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered a car rack on-line for a Swedish registered car as I couldn't get one in the UK. It was very straightforward and it arrived safely. Whilst it took a bit longer to arrive than expected I rec... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

What car racks don't tell you on their Ebay site is they are based in Dublin and I had to pay an extra £64 import tax to get delivery as it was held by royal mail. So I ended up paying more for my roo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roof bars for my car. Excellent quality, very easy fit if you follow the instructions (which are clear to read). Only downside is these particular racks don't have a quick remove option, but I figur... See more


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  1. Auto Parts Store

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Anything you want to carry on your roof from roof boxes, bikes, kayaks, skis, fishing rods, SUP / surf board or boats - we have a solution to meet your needs. Here at Car Racks, we pride ourselves on our high standard of customer service, extensive experience, and a quality product range to suit all needs and budgets. Our comprehensive range includes all the major brands such as Modula, Nordrive, La Prealpina, G3 and Peruzzo providing a variety of styles, affordability, and functionality. Our friendly staff are incredibly knowledgeable and can guide you through any buying decision.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Kept up to date with delivery estimation *be aware of custom charge if in UK* item shipped

No problems with this company, found a paddleboard on online search. Roughly £30 cheaper than alternative companies. Although, had to pay £69 in customs charges as the company is based in Ireland and it was shipped over to the UK. The item ended up costing me more than if I had ordered elsewhere (my own fault as delivery had said free and hadn’t realised location of company).

August 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

IMPORT TAXES FOR UK CUSTOMERS - AVOID !!!

IMPORT TAXES
Although the website is [co.uk] the roof rack I purchased came from the Republic of Ireland and I ended up with a hefty bill for the import taxes and handling fees from Royal Mail. Considered not accepting it but read reviews about nightmare scenarios where replies were far and few when other people tried to contact the company. Decided to to the hit as I was going to be out of pocket either way.
AVOID AT ALL COST

August 26, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware import fees

The product was fine and sent out in good time. Unfortunately what the company does not mention is that their products are shipped from Ireland and can incur sizeable import fees. Nowhere on the uk website does it give you this information. The first you’ll hear about it is when Royal Mail tell you that you have import fees to pay. I think this company is ruining its reputation by not being honest with its UK customers. My experience was disappointing and if I’d known about the additional fees, I’d have shopped somewhere else.

September 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company

There online set up was easy and straight forward , delivery was fast kept in the loop every step , roof rack took about 45 min to out together instructions were straight forward , even easier to get in and off car once figured out set up , great purchase will defo use this company again !

August 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Only place I could find the right roof…

Only place I could find the right roof rack for my little Volvo.

Item arrived in roughly a week.

Shipped from Southern Ireland but there were no extra fees for importing.

Item was competitively priced compared to the Volvo website, about 1/3 of the Volvo price.

August 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, very quick delivery and the roof bars are of a very high quality. Perfect for attaching the roof box to the car safely and securely.

August 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Prepare for additional costs

I got scammed. Their addressed (.co.uk) implies they are in the uk but in fact they are in the Republic of Ireland. After I placed my order I heard nothing for a week then got a request for payment of over £70 by Royal Mail for costumes. Had to pay it in order to get my Thule Roof Bars. Buy from a true british company to avoid false economy and long delays.

August 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid carracks.co.uk like the plague

Avoid carracks.co.uk like the plague. The item ships from Ireland and you will have to pay UK customs fees, I’ve just had to pay £80 to Royal Mail to get the item released from customs. It appears to be a UK website with no mention that it will ship from outside the UK and that you will have to pay extra fees. I am reporting to Trading Standards. Do yourself a favour and buy from somewhere else. Anywhere else would be better.

September 12, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

What car racks don't tell you on their…

What car racks don't tell you on their Ebay site is they are based in Dublin and I had to pay an extra £64 import tax to get delivery as it was held by royal mail. So I ended up paying more for my roofrack from Micks Garage than I would of done from Halfords online and waited 2 weeks from ordering to delivery. Apart from that the Tule roof rack was an absolute doddle to fit.

August 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy

Great website, simple process to identify correct kit for my car, good pricing and straightforward checkout. Roof bars delivered quicker than expected and work perfectly.
Thank you!

August 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perruzo Bike Rack

From ordering the bike rack to installing it and using it with my MTB it’s been great so far.
Delivery was quicker than expected and the frame you can tell is built extremely well.
Took a wee while to figure out how to secure it to the car but got there in the end.
Bike attached and transported around 100 miles on first use without any hassle.
I would highly recommend the company and if your in the market for a good robust rack look no further than Carracks, 10/10

September 4, 2026
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