Roof racks & carriers

Roof racks and carriers in South Africa: prices and rules

Updated 4 November 2026

Roof racks and carriers in South Africa cost roughly R 1,200 for a basic crossbar and R 26,700 for a large rooftop box. Car-specific roof racks sit between R 3,300 and R 10,900. These figures come from sellers' websites in November 2026. To get a price for your car and roof, create a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Warranty and fitting rules

Local warranty terms state that, by law, a faulty product can be repaired, replaced or refunded at the seller's cost, so keep the receipt. Ask the seller whether original or matching-quality parts and accessories are used during the vehicle's in-warranty period, and whether they keep unrelated warranty cover. Ask the seller in writing which warranty period applies to the rack and to the fitting kit.

Season and summer trips

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. If you plan road trips in the summer months, order in November so the rack is fitted before the holiday travel of December. In winter the rack has less use, but check the clamps and straps before the first trip of the year.

Delivery, sizes and quotes

Ask for delivery to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha and name the city in your request. Sizes come in centimetres and in inches, so ask for both. Load limits are in kilograms: a universal 120 cm set is listed with a 90 kg capacity. Some listings are combo deals that include crossbars, so check what the price covers, and ask whether delivery and VAT are included.

What to put in your request

Name the car model and year, the roof type (bare, with rails or with a gutter), the rack type (crossbars, basket, platform or box), the volume in cubic feet for a box, and the load capacity you need in kilograms. Add the condition you accept (new or used), the manufacturer if you have a preference, your delivery city and your budget in rand.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the rack in your own words in the chat, and you can add a photo of your roof. The AI asks what it still needs, such as your car model, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden. You can also compare car accessories or look at car alarms and anti-theft locks, and read how BlaBlaPrice works.