How do you put a Halfords bike rack on a car?

To put a Halfords bike rack on a car, you can follow these general steps:
Rear Mounted Bike Rack:
– Choose the Right Rack: Rear mounted racks are efficient and fit to your car with a set of straps, without requiring an additional mount. They are ideal for occasional use and are vehicle specific.
– Fitting Process: Attach the two side straps using the cam buckles, ensuring the rack is positioned centrally. Then secure the lower straps on either the vehicle chassis or on the tailgate, depending on your car. Make sure not to obscure your lights or number plate with your bikes.
Roof Mounted Bike Rack:
– Mounting Process: Roof mounted bike racks need to be mounted on roof bars that are fitted to the top of your car. They allow uninterrupted access to your car boot and are preferred by holiday-goers as they allow you to attach a trailer or caravan to your car. They are also lockable for peace of mind.
– Installation Guide: Once you’ve found the products you like, you can order online for delivery or free click & collect in store. If you’d prefer to purchase in person, you can head down to your local Halfords store and speak to one of their team. For more information on how to fit a cycle carrier, you can see their helpful guide online for more information.
Expert Assistance:
– Halfords Help: Halfords provides a dedicated fitting service from as little as £20, ensuring that your new purchase has been fitted correctly and safely. Their expert colleagues are on-hand to provide advice, answer any questions, and support with bike rack installation.
If you’re still unsure about the process, you can also visit your local Halfords store and speak to one of their colleagues for personalized assistance.

How do you fit a Halfords bike rack to a car?

Get your cycle carrier in place
Take the boot mount top strap and fit it inside the vehicle. Thread it through the boot, leaving 1 to 2 inches of space between the toggle and the top of the boot. Repeat this on the other side – making sure the straps are between the boot hinges.

Are bike racks easy to install?

They’re designed so that your bike is easy to mount and dismount and many bike racks for cars are not particularly difficult to attach and remove. You’ll often need some separate components to mount them though.

How do rear mounted bike racks work?

Rear mounted
The rear-mounted rack tends to follow a relatively basic design — a metal frame which sits against the back of the car, with four or six straps hooking it to the edges of the car boot or hatchback, and two arms on which the bikes hang.

How do you put a rear bike rack on?

Into our frame mounting. Position we’ll just put our bolt through the rack. And then lining up our bolt with the frame. Making sure it’s threading in nicely.

How do you attach a bike rack to an SUV?

You can install a hitch bike rack in a number of ways. In general, you’ll attach it to your SUV by inserting a pole into the opening of the trailer hitch and screwing a bolt through both the opening and the rack. Another type of hitch rack requires you to get under your SUV and screw vertically into the frame.

How to fit a halfords 2 bike rack?

Begin by placing a bike onto the holders furthest away from you place the chain. So it faces the boot and fasten the two top straps. Next place the second bike facing the opposite.

Can a bike rack be fitted to any car?

First, you’ll need to consider what vehicle you’re using as not every bike rack fits every car. Rear mounted bike racks are vehicle-specific so if this is what you’re after then use our online registration check first or speak to one of our store colleagues who fit these racks day in, day out.

How do you attach a bike rack to your car?

The knob next attach the velcro strap to the wheel tray. It’s important that the bike tire is cinched down and does not move within the wheel tray.

How do you fit an old Halfords bike rack?

Next slide the strap around the rack. And then around the frame. And through the wheels of the bike secure the end through the strap. And tighten. Check the bike is secured to the bike rack.

How are bike racks mounted?

Trunk Mount Bike Racks are the most basic way to carry bikes on most vehicles. This type of rack clamps to the vehicle with 4-6 rubber-dipped metal hooks, and has rubber or foam pads that press against the bumper, trunk or rear window for support.