Bike rack removal in Exeter
Professional bike rack removal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Bike rack removed from your car carefully. Towbar, roof, or boot rack taken off without damage, stored safely if you want it for next season.
Time To Take The Bike Rack Off?
Summer cycling season's over, rack's been on the car for 6 months, now it's adding weight and killing your fuel economy.
You know you should take it off but:
- It's seized onto the towbar
- Roof bars have corroded into mounts
- It's heavy and awkward to handle alone
- You're nervous about scratching the car
Fair enough - get it off properly and store it till next year.
💡 Pro tip: Removing bike racks for winter saves fuel (roof racks especially kill MPG) and stops them corroding on permanently. Much easier to remove in autumn than fight with it in spring.
Why Remove It Properly?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Left On |
|---|---|
| Better fuel economy | Constant wind resistance |
| No winter corrosion | Seizes on, hard to remove |
| Less wind noise | Whistling on motorway |
| Car looks cleaner | Rack gathering grime |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check if it's seized, plan approach |
| Remove | Take off carefully, no car damage |
| Clean | Wipe mounting points clean |
| Store | Keep parts together for next year |
📦 You're Left With
- Rack removed safely
- All parts accounted for
- Car cleaned up
- Ready to store or use next season
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Remove bike rack | 10-15 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum. Often makes sense as add-on to other work.
Get It Removed If...
✅ Seized on - won't budge yourself
✅ Heavy rack - need help lifting it off
✅ Avoid damage - nervous about your car
✅ Winter storage - not using till spring
Why Choose Us for Bike rack removal in Exeter?
Rack removed carefully
No car damage
Can store it for you
Improves fuel economy
What to Expect
Step 1: Check Status
See if it comes off easily or if it's corroded/seized on. Might need penetrating oil for stubborn ones.
Step 2: Careful Removal
Take rack off without damaging car paint or mounting points. Keep all bolts and parts together.
Step 3: Clean & Store
Wipe mounting areas clean, bag up all the hardware so nothing gets lost over winter.
🔧 DIY Tips
🔧 What you'll need
- Allen keys or spanners (rack specific)
- Penetrating oil (if stuck)
- Soft cloth
- Storage bag for bolts
🚗 Removal steps
- Spray any seized bolts with penetrating oil
- Wait 10 minutes for oil to work
- Loosen all mounting bolts gradually
- Get help lifting if heavy
- Bag up all hardware together
- Wipe mounting points clean
- Store rack somewhere dry
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Forcing stuck bolts (strips threads)
- Losing small parts
- Dropping heavy rack on car
- Leaving in damp garage (rusts)
💡 Pro trick: Before storing for winter, spray all bolts and pivots with WD-40 or similar. Stops them seizing over winter and makes spring fitting way easier.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚴 Multiple jobs? If I'm already at yours for battery, wheels, or other car work, removing the bike rack adds 10 minutes. Makes sense as an add-on.
Need it back on in spring? Call me when cycling season starts - I can refit it properly so you're ready for your first ride.
Seized solid? Some racks that have been on for years need serious persuasion. I've got the tools and patience - worst case is half an hour of careful work to get it off without damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I pay someone to remove a bike rack?
Honestly, most people don't - it's usually simple enough to do yourself. But if it's seized on, you're nervous about damaging your car, or it's a heavy towbar rack you can't shift alone, I can sort it in 10 minutes. Often makes sense as an add-on when I'm there for something else.
Can you remove stuck bike racks?
Yes - towbar racks can seize on if left on all winter. Roof bars sometimes corrode into their mounts. I've got the tools and technique to get them off without damaging your car. Sometimes needs penetrating oil and patience.
What if I want to keep the rack for next year?
I'll take it off carefully, keep all the parts together, and you can store it in your garage. Or if you're short on storage space I can keep it at mine over winter for a small fee.
Will removing it leave marks on my car?
There'll be clean patches where the rack protected the paint (rest of car got road grime), but no damage. If it's been on a while you might see slight pressure marks from pads - these usually disappear once the paint settles.
How long does bike rack removal take?
Towbar rack: 5-10 minutes if it comes off easily. Roof rack: 10-15 minutes. If it's seized/corroded it takes longer. Either way it's a quick job - often makes sense as an add-on to other work.
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