Roof bars installation in Crediton
Looking for professional roof bars installation help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
45-60 mins
Location
Crediton
Roof bars installed professionally and securely. Positioned correctly, proper torque applied, ready for your roof box or bike carrier.
### Professional Roof Bar Installation
Roof bars seem simple until you're wrestling with instructions in a car park. **Get them fitted properly** - right spacing, correct alignment, proper torque. Then actually enjoy your holiday instead of worrying about whistling noises at 70mph.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Test roof bars empty first before loading expensive bikes or boxes on them. Drive around, hit some bumps, check nothing's shifted. Better to find problems before you've got £2000 of bikes up there.
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### Why Installation Quality Matters
Bad roof bar fitting ruins your journey:
| ✅ Pro Installation | ❌ DIY Gone Wrong | |---------------------|-------------------| | Silent, secure, no movement | Whistles like a kettle at speed | | Bars level and aligned | Wonky, looks terrible | | Correct torque, safe loading | Too loose or damaged from overtightening | | Ready to use immediately | Spend holiday adjusting them |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **System check** | Verify correct bars for your vehicle | | **Professional fit** | Positioned, aligned, and torqued correctly | | **Function test** | Check security before you drive off |
**📦 You're Left With** - Properly installed roof bars - Secure and silent - Ready for immediate loading - Removal instructions if needed
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### Pricing Guide
| System Type | Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|------|------------| | Standard clamp bars | 45 mins | **£60** | | Flush rail system | 1 hr | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Complex systems may take longer.*
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### Perfect When You Need...
✅ **Extra luggage space** - holidays, camping trips
✅ **Bike transport** - carry multiple bikes safely
✅ **Roof box fitting** - bars installed ready for box
✅ **Professional job** - don't trust DIY with expensive kit
Why Choose Us for Roof bars installation in Crediton?
Professional installation
Manufacturer torque specs followed
Aligned and secure
Ready for immediate use
What to Expect
### Step 1: Verify Compatibility I'll check you've got the right bars for your car model and all necessary parts for your specific mounting points. ### Step 2: Install & Align Bars positioned at correct spacing, aligned square to vehicle, rubber pads in place to protect paint. ### Step 3: Torque & Test All fixings tightened to spec - firm enough for safety, not so tight they damage threads. Push-test before you leave.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚗 **Load limits matter:** Your car has a maximum roof load (check handbook) - usually 50-75kg total including bar weight. Modern roof bars can physically carry more, but that doesn't mean your car can. Stay within limits. **Fuel costs:** Empty roof bars add about 5-10% to motorway fuel consumption from wind resistance. With a loaded box it's more like 15-20%. Remove when not needed - saves money and quieter driving. **Theft prevention:** Some roof bar systems use locking bolts. If yours don't, consider them - roof bars aren't cheap and they walk off cars. Keep the keys separate from car keys though.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roof bars installation in Crediton
How long does roof bar installation take?
Usually 45 minutes to an hour depending on your car's mounting system. Simple clamp-on systems are quicker, flush rail systems take longer. I'll work out the timing once I see your specific setup.
What if I've lost the fitting instructions?
Most manufacturers have PDFs online for their fitting kits - I can usually find them. Or I've fitted enough systems to work it out from the parts. As long as you've got all the bits, we're fine.
Will bars damage my car's roof?
Not if fitted properly with the supplied rubber pads and correct torque. The mounting points are designed for this. Overtightening or missing the protective pads can mark paint - that's why proper fitting matters.
Can you fit a roof box at the same time?
Once the bars are on, yes - fitting a box is usually straightforward. Just adds 15-20 minutes. Make sure the box is compatible with your bar spacing though.
How do I know if bars are fitted tight enough?
Push them hard - they shouldn't move at all. But you don't want them gorilla-tight either, that damages fittings. Manufacturer specs give exact torque if they're safety-critical. I'll get it right.
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