Roof Rack - Entirely Wise?

[L_G]

Being "encouraged" by the other half to get some roof racks for a canoe/kayak.

I see a set of official roof racks cost around £230.

However the last time I used any of these they clamped onto the car's gutter (going back a bit!) so I guess they must attached directly to the roof. Are these likely to leave marks in the paintwork or the like?

If the answer is anything other than "no" then I am not inclined to bother...

 

[DarkyUK]

I use the official ones and have no problems at all, they clamp in to the gutter part under the small rubber trim on the roof.

Cheapest place I found for mine were : https://www.audipartsdirect.co.uk/

 

[IJB1959]

Being "encouraged" by the other half to get some roof racks for a canoe/kayak.

I see a set of official roof racks cost around £230.

However the last time I used any of these they clamped onto the car's gutter (going back a bit!) so I guess they must attached directly to the roof. Are these likely to leave marks in the paintwork or the like?

If the answer is anything other than "no" then I am not inclined to bother...

I have a roof rack for a B9 S5 Sportback which clamps on quite easily and leaves no marks at all. I have only used it once and as the lease is up soon it needs to go. £100.00 (collection only) MI Junction 14 area.

 

[L_G]

Thanks for the offer but I live a fair old distance from there.