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We have a 06 plate VW Passat and need some roof bars to fit the rails. Prices seem all over the place from £20 on eBay to over £200 from Halfords (Thurle). Could someone recommend something that's not too noisy and won't break the bank. Cheers.
www.roofbox.co.uk is your friend here.
Thule here, not cheap but no complaints thus far, fit four bikes too.
Thanks Cougar.
I should probably elaborate a little.
I've used them a couple of times. Their configurator thing is really useful, tells you what you need. Prices are the cheapest I've found, and their customer service is excellent.
Thule Aero - worth the money. I used www.skidrive.co.uk when I got mine.
Whispbar
http://www.roofbox.co.uk/roof-bars/roof-bars-prorack.php
Absolutely fantastic - I leave em on all the time as there is no appreciable noise increase or mpg hit. And they look pretty good (for a roof bar).
Cougorgeous +1
Used them too. Excellent service. Thule here too - always easy to sell on if you change cars and need different bars.
Just found the whisper bar Kronos, I take it that's a firm recommendation. Will check out the aero too.
Roofbox are brilliant, give them a call and they'll sort out out over the phone.
I've got Thule wing bars which are pretty good with altera bike carriers.
Another vote for whispbar. I have had Thule Aero, and these are way, way better. Future proofed when you change car, unlike Thule
Just bought a roofbox from roofbox.co.uk and very pleased with the service.
That said, I picked up a pair of Thule roof bars for £10 and a foot pack and fitting kit for £30 on eBay so worth a look if you are not in a hurry.
I have some Thule aero roof bars for sale at the minute if your interested.they are 150cm long if that is suitable for your car?
Last minute unfortunately, a loan set fell through and off very soon. Can't rely on eBay. Jonny, I know zip about these things, if interested I assume I'd need the right fitting for a Passat as well?
Yes you need the feet pack too. Thule website or sky drive website is a good place to look. You put in your car details and it brings up the correct foot pack requiref