Can I leave roof bars on my car?
Yes, particularly if you’re constantly transporting bikes or equipment. All of our roof bars are made from durable materials, so you don’t need to detach and reattach them every time you need to get the bikes to the local park.
Having said that, if you want your roof bars to last for as long as possible to save money on having to replace them, then it can be a good idea to remove them and put them into storage if you aren’t using them. The less exposure they have to the elements, the longer it’ll be before you need to replace them.
We’d also recommend removing roof boxes when they aren’t in constant use, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, certain plastics deteriorate over time in direct sunlight. Secondly, you may not be able to take advantage of car parks with height restrictions if your roof box takes you over the limit.