BUZZ RACK 'Beetle' 3 bike strap on rack no. BRT203

The BuzzRack Beetle is a robust rack that will carry up to three bikes and fits many cars. It attaches to the tailgate using six straps and foam pads on the rack protect your bumper / tailgate.

Other great features of this easy-to-use rack include:

• The rack is adjusted with an easy-to-use cam lever mechanism with a quick release handle
• The rack only weighs 5.4kgs
• Your bikes are help securely in place in anti-sway rubber cradles that keep your bikes separate
• The cradles are lined with a soft rubber to protect your bike’s paintwork
• Supplied fully assembled – ready to mount to your car
• Folds flat for easy storage
• The support arms are 40.6cm apart, centre to centre, a distance which will suit the majority of modern frames; we supply a telescopic cross bar for use with non standard frames - see 'frame adapter' below.

The narrow arm design means most bike frames will fit securely onto this rack. This carrier has a distance of 40cm between the bike support arms. An ‘artificial cross bar’ will be required for some ladies and full-suspension bikes (listed below).

The majority of cars require a lighting board (shown as an option below) and number plate when using this rack.

Please note that you cannot use rear fixing carriers on cars with rear plastic spoilers, or on vehicles where modifications to the roof or tailgate would have an effect on the fitting of the carrier. Find a different solution - either roof mounting and/or tow bar mounting.

Important fitting information: You must either disable or not use the rear windscreen wiper when this bike carrier is mounted.

Important fitting information: The bikes will obscure the lights on the back of this vehicle so you will also need a lighting board (listed below) when using a boot mounting rack on this car. You will need to have a socket fitted for the lighting board to plug into. Depending on the position of your number plate you may also need a replacement number plate if this is also obscured.

Delivery charges and arrangements:

We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.

These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.

Delivery of other items

Delivery times

Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).

Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders
Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.

Delivery FAQs

When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.

What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.

Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.

Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.

Payment options:

We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".

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Lighting Boards

The bikes may obscure the lights on the back of this vehicle so you may also need a lighting board (listed below) when using a boot mounting rack on this car. Lighting boards are not expensive but you will need to have a socket fitted for the lighting board to plug in to. If you contact your local garage or auto-electrician they will be able to quote you for a socket.

Number Plates

If your bikes also obscure the number plate you will also need to get a new number plate made up. You will need to get this done locally and take your vehicle documents and proof of address with you.

Artificial cross bars

If you have any bikes without a traditional cross bar these would require an ‘artificial cross bar’ to allow them to hang off the arms of these racks, these are listed below.

Spoilers/Tailgate design

It's not possible to fit this rack to a car with a spoiler.

It's not possible to use this rack if your tailgate has a glass or plastic edge.

Opening the boot

It's not possible to open the boot of the car with a rear door fitting rack without first removing the bikes.

Rear Wipers

It's not possible to operate your rear wipers when using a boot mounted rack.

Parking Sensors

If your bikes are positioned in front of the parking sensors you may find they have an effect on how they work.

Technical specifications at a glance:

Max number of bikes: 3

Dimensions when folded: 73 x 54 x 15cm

Distance between arms: 40cm

Weight: approx 4.6kg

Max load capacity: 45kg

Max weight per bike: 15kg

Bike carrier to car lock: no

Bike carrier to bike lock: no (we recommend you use a cable lock listed below)

Guarantee: 3 years

We offer our existing customers a full "Next Day if possible" spares service, and will cannibalise new stock as required to find you the parts you need.

To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.