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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Delivery service

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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


Company details

  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 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy

Very happy with the quality of my purchase, quick delivery, easy to fit. Great value for money.

18 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initailly we went to the local high…

Initailly we went to the local high street motor factors, £290 they wanted for just the roof rack, then asked what colour my car was, which is black, so said i would want black roof bars, yes, thats another £40, my card went back into my wallet, i wanted the correct bars for my car, and thats what i got from CarRacks for less than half(fords) the price of high street store.

13 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UK Customers avoid

A purchase of a paddle board from this company resulted in unexpected additional charges due to being based in the UK. These extra fees were not clearly disclosed during checkout and were only applied after the purchase, making the final cost far higher than expected. The lack of transparency regarding UK shipping, customs, or taxes is a significant issue. Buyers in the UK may want to look for companies with clearer pricing structures.

29 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Additional Charges - stay away if you’re in the UK.

Purchased two SUP boards in the sale from carracks.co.uk. Items were then shipped from a sister company in Dublin thus meaning Duty, Vat and a handling charge were added £150. Site is setup as a UK entity and no mention was made of shipping from Ireland or additional charges.
Support was useless and none of the three companies in the family answered the phone.
Stay away if you’re in the UK.

21 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and service.

Great product and service.

Got a roof rack for our Renault scenic EV 25 plate and it didn't disappoint. Great price over rivals at around £84. Was perfect for a camping trip with a roof box. Would heartily recommend Car racks.

23 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

All good. Trustworthy company, with quick delivery considering the distance! Well packaged. Good quality kit and instructions, and online guidance too. A+++++

29 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Roof Bars

Needed roof bars for new car ahead of a weekend canoe trip. Ordered Monday & my heart sank when the confirmation came through that they were being shipped from Ireland. Arrived on Thursday!! Excellent quality bars at a fraction of the price of eg Thule and other brands! Would definitely recommend!!

17 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price Great product Quick delivery

Changed my car so needed roof bars to fit. Halford were totally useless, and searching online was frustrating and difficult to get the right wording to find the right product. The CarRacks website came up in one of my searches. I was sceptical at first because of the obvious name, thought it might be a false site. So pleased I pursued with them, site was easy to use, prices looked too good to be true (another warning). Placed order from a clear picture of both the roof bars and the rails I needed to attach to for clarity of correct product to purchase. Very easy payment. Online confirmation was immediate and delivery was rediculously quick. Would highly recommend company. First class.

13 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Quality Roof Bars for my Car

Ordered roof bars for my car. Very competitively priced and great quality. There was a slight delay with Carrier used for delivery and I received an email to alert me. had. I was unsure if I would get delivery in time for my holiday trip and a quick email to them and a quick response reassured me Would definitely order again…

12 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with my experience

Very disappointed with my experience. I purchased an Aqua Marina Paddle Board and only discovered after shipment that I was expected to pay additional customs charges. This was not clearly communicated during the ordering process or in the shipping information.

What is even more frustrating is the lack of customer support. There is no email address or phone number available to contact the company. The only "Contact Us" option on the website has been showing an error for the past three days, preventing me from sending a message or getting any assistance.

Customers should be clearly informed of any additional charges before purchasing, and there should be a reliable way to contact the company when issues arise. Unfortunately, neither was the case here.

28 August 2026
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