Roof Racks & Cargo Carriers
Roof Racks and Carriers in Burlington, NC
Haul kayaks, ladders, luggage, or camping gear without giving up cabin space. Cars & Truckware fits and installs roof racks and carriers for cars, trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps across the Piedmont Triad.
When You Need Roof Racks and Carriers
A roof rack or cargo carrier turns a daily driver into a vehicle that can actually carry what your life needs it to carry. Whether you're outfitting a new SUV or adding capacity to an older truck without factory crossbars, the right system should match your roof shape, weight rating, and how you actually load it.
Common reasons Burlington and Triad drivers come in for roof racks and carriers include:
- Weekend trips that need a kayak rack, bike carrier, or ski mount
- Road trips where extra cargo space beats a packed back seat
- Work trucks and vans hauling ladders, pipe, or lumber to job sites
- Jeep owners adding roof baskets or hitch-mounted cargo carriers for trail gear
- Growing families needing more room for sports equipment and travel gear
- Vehicles with a bare roof that need a base rack system installed from scratch
Why Choose Us
Why Have It Done Here Instead of a Body Shop
Most body shops treat rack and carrier installation as an afterthought squeezed between collision jobs. Cars & Truckware built its business around auto and truck accessories, so fitting and wiring a rack system is a core part of what we do every day, not a side task.
That focus shows up in the details: the mounting points, the wind noise, the load rating for what you're actually planning to carry. Here's what customers get by choosing us:
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Most special orders installed within 24 to 48 hours
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One shop for auto accessory installation instead of juggling multiple vendors
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Top-brand rack and carrier systems selected for your specific vehicle
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A staff that understands load limits, crossbar spacing, and factory mount points
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Free estimates with no appointment required, walk-ins always welcome
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Easy add-ons later from our full lineup of truck accessories and interior products
How It Works
From Free Estimate to Installed Rack
Getting set up with a new roof rack or cargo carrier is straightforward, and most jobs move fast once the right parts are on hand.
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Free Estimate and Fit Check
Bring your vehicle by and we'll look at your roof line, bed, or hitch receiver to figure out what fits and what you actually need it for.
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Rack and Carrier Selection
We walk you through top-brand options, from basic crossbar systems to cargo baskets and hitch-mounted cargo carriers, based on load, budget, and how you use your vehicle.
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Professional Auto Accessory Installation
Our team handles the auto accessory installation itself, torquing mounts to spec and routing any wiring cleanly so nothing rattles, whistles, or scratches your paint.
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Final Walkthrough
Before you drive off, we walk through load capacity, how to remove or adjust the rack, and answer any questions so you leave knowing exactly how to use it.
Why Burlington Drivers Choose Cars & Truckware
Cars & Truckware has been fitting Burlington area vehicles with accessories, glass work, and lite body repair since 1991. That history means we've seen just about every roof rack, bed system, and hitch setup a Piedmont Triad driver could ask for.
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Top-Brand Product Selection
We carry and special-order rack and carrier systems from trusted manufacturers, so you're not stuck with a generic fit that stresses your roof or bed rails.
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One Shop, Every Accessory
Beyond roof racks, we handle jeep accessories, auto lighting installation, and interior upgrades in the same visit, so your vehicle leaves fully outfitted, not half finished.
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Body Shop Experience Without the Body Shop Wait
As a body shop alternative, we also handle minor auto body repair and insurance claim work, so if a rack install turns up a ding or scratch, we can take care of it right there.
Trusted locally
4.4
Average from 382+ Google ratings and reviews
The Most Reviews in Our Market
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★★★★★
Always a great experience here. They've done work on three of my vehicles never a problem
Shane Blalock -
★★★★★
Best shop in town. I Send anyone I know to Barry and Greg and know they will take care of them. Support your local shops and they will take care of their community 👍
Nate Gut -
★★★★★
As always best price great service Really nice top for my new Gmc Matched 3 stage color perfect
Thomas Stephenson -
★★★★★
Been using these guys for over 20 years they have did everything from light body work to putting on step rails and bed covers. I have always been 100% satisfied with their work. I've read some of the negative reviews here and they would not have done damage to a car and not fixed it Barry is a honest and straight forward person.
Cory Collins -
★★★★★
I have been in the automotive industry for 43 years and Barry and his team are some of the nicest folks plus are prompt and reasonably priced I have ever used for my vehicles. If you haven’t give them a try you won’t be disappointed.
Randy Gilmore -
★★★★★
Good people prices, and service.
Daniel Daum -
★★★★★
Great place for your car and truck accessories. Great price's also.
Bruce Lawson -
★★★★★
Every SUV or van I get Barry and the crew does an amazing job putting on my running board!! Kudos to you Guys you're the best!!!
Judy Mintz -
★★★★★
Been going here for years love this place. Do really good work.
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Drivers across Burlington and the Piedmont Triad have left 382+ ratings and reviews for CARS & Truckware on Google.
Worth the drive
Serving Burlington and the Surrounding Piedmont Triad
Cars & Truckware operates from our shop at 953 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215, and drivers from across the region bring us their headlight and taillight repairs.
Related Services
More Ways We Keep Your Vehicle Road Ready
Roof racks and carriers are just one part of keeping your vehicle looking sharp and running the way you need it to. Here are two more services Burlington area drivers count on us for.
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Windshield Chip Repair
A small chip can turn into a spreading crack fast. We repair minor windshield chips before they spread, often in under an hour.
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Automotive Window Tinting
Car window tinting cuts glare and heat while giving your vehicle a cleaner look. We offer a range of tint options to match your style and local window tint laws.
Free estimates
Ready for a Roof Rack or Cargo Carrier in Burlington?
Stop cramming gear into a packed cabin. Stop by our shop at 953 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215 for a free estimate on roof racks and carriers, or call ahead to see what fits your vehicle.
- Walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- A straight answer and the cost before any work starts
- Most special-order accessories installed within 24 to 48 hours
Rather talk it through? (336) 570-2323
Free estimates · Walk-ins welcome