Short story long , my crossbar came off while I was driving one day and made the craziest banging sound. I thought something happened to my rear suspension, but when I got home and was walking up our stairs, I looked back and realized the crossbar was completely detached. Sorry to whoever was driving behind me that might have caught a stray screw. Fast-forward to today. I had some of the parts, but definitely not everything. I walked into The Rack Spot with the crossbar in hand, and Joe came out from whatever he was working on in the back of the shop , I think it was some Tesla garbage , and completely stopped what he was doing to help me out. He found the part I needed and had the crossbar installed within minutes. He also recommended getting some locks for towers, installed those too, and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Thanks so much, Joe! Sounds like everyone at The Rack Spot has been killing it for years, and I can see why. Shops like this are slowly disappearing, so when you find one that actually takes care of people, they deserve to be spotlighted. Thanks, Joe.. read more

I don't have enough words to describe the level of expertise and customer service I received from The Rack Spot. With a family of five and now traveling with extra sports equipment, cramming everything into our SUV just isn't realistic anymore. We already had crossbars and tower attachments, but weren't sure they were the right fit. We were considering a Thule storage box but didn't know which size would work best, so I brought to them a mix of borrowed parts from friends to test things out before buying. Mike was incredibly helpful from the moment we arrived. He walked us through Yakima vs. Thule components, explained the differences and similarities, priced out multiple options, and made sure we understood exactly what would fit our vehicle. He also let me know that they price match if that was a concern for me. He was patient, thorough, and genuinely invested in helping us get the right setup. After realizing Thule was the better direction, I returned for updated estimates -- and again, Mike delivered exceptional service. The day before our trip, I went back to purchase the Thule towers, and JP provided the same top‑tier experience. He showed me how to assemble everything, made sure the locks were installed correctly, and ensured I felt confident using the equipment. I'm truly grateful for the expertise, honesty, and customer care The Rack Spot provided. If you're considering bike racks, storage boxes, or any vehicle rack system, I highly recommend this shop. Their knowledge and service are unmatched. read more

Believe all the super favorable reviews, they are all true!! My super favorite trusted bike shop in Los Altos had recommended a very similar well-regarded competitor (based in San Jose) to get a hitch, bike rack, and installation. It turns out my Infiniti QX 50 can only take one hitch and only one bike rack, so options were pretty limited. After getting a solid quote from this competitor for all three (but pricey in aggregate), I called The Rack Spot just as a reality check. Will picked up the phone and I was blown away by his customer service and the shop's pricing! Without knowing who I had already talked to, Will freely offered pretty good discounts on both the rack and hitch as part of their normal pricing policy, but he then gave me some market color on the Curt hitch I was looking to buy. He went a further step by suggesting that I just order the hitch on my own online and coached me through it, since the shop had just gone through a really steep price hike and it would probably be cheaper to get it my own. I also needed it installed quickly for our trip a week from now, and Will helped me manage the logistics to ensure everything would work out well and placed the order right then and there (the other shop only puts their orders in on Mondays, so I would have had to wait 5 days). All in all, I saved $700 by going to these guys ($1900 elsewhere), so I will be referring everyone to The Rack Spot from now on! read more

Shopped around for a labor-only install of a hitch and e-bike rack I'd already bought - Joe at The Rack Spot replied the fastest, had the best price by far, and got me in the same day, no fuss about me bringing my own parts. Super knowledgeable too - he spent real time showing me how to get the bike securely loaded, and walked me through it more than once without a hint of impatience. I had it installed right before a 500-mile drive and was nervous, but there were zero issues - not a single wiggle the whole way. Can't recommend them enough. read more

The Rack Spot - Electric bike loaded on an Outfit-R rack. Thanks Joe! - Outdoor Gear Near Me - San Carlos, California

Great service. Scheduling the installation of the hitch for my car was a breeze. I definitely recommend.

After a very scary incident on 280, I went to The Rack Spot first thing the next day. Story goes, our strap bike rack snapped off around Alpine Road. Dragging my bike over 100 ft before we pulled over. I decided no more stupid bike racks, instead I'm going to get a bike hitch. They are much more solid and sturdy. Joe was my guy. He helped me find the perfect bike rack based on my needs. I wanted for it to be light enough for me to pick up. We live up steps, I can't be walking a 55 lb rack up those. Joe pointed me to the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 in Pearl white. It's 40 lb, light enough for me to lug around. Everything was installed the day of. I walked into the shop, and a few hours later, they were done. So efficient and professional. Seriously don't go to U-Haul or try to do it yourself. Pay the money and have a professional do it for you. Moving forward I'm a bike hitch person for life! The Rack Spot is a special place so close to my home, can't be more grateful than that. read more

The Rack Spot is a great local shop where I got a hitch and bike rack installed. Joe was super friendly and took the time to go over different options with me, and was able to fully install everything the same day in less than an hour. Highly recommended! read more

Salute to Joe and will help me install my bike rack they have knowledge about their business good customer services

These folks helped me find the right roof storage unit multiple times and were easy with a return

Was really disappointed in my interaction with the employees here. Rude and borderline offensive. Did not have any attention to detail and made some strange assumptions. Sad, really. read more

It has been 3 years since we got our naked roof rack from Rack Spot. We didn't know whether it was even possible to put a ski rack on our naked roof SUV. The folks there were very helpful and went over all options. When we were then unhappy with our choice of the ski rack, they let us switch at no cost and no hassle. Honest shop with good prices. read more

I truly believe there should be a special "Customer Award" rating on Yelp for businesses like this one because they absolutely deserve it! To make my long story short: I recently bought a new car, and because of its unique design, nothing available on the market was compatible with it. On top of that, I also bought a new electric bike, but there was no way to "marry" the two together. Even the official dealer couldn't help, despite the vehicle being advertised as "towing compatible." My dream was to ride my new bike with my toddler everywhere possible, but it felt like that dream died when I kept hearing, "There is no compatible hitch." I almost lost hope. but these guys, the true wizards of what they do, worked their magic. Over the weekend, Joe made it his personal mission because he simply couldn't accept that a towing-ready vehicle had no hitch solution. He literally lost sleep researching online to find a way to help us. Two days later, we had a hitch, a rack, and perfect weather to finally go for a beach ride outside the city. Thank you so much to this amazing business for saving my dream and making it possible for us to enjoy our adventures together! read more

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Scheduled an appointment on the spot. We talking about 100% customer service? You can't beat it anywhere else! I forgot both their names but man they did an awesome job installing my 270 awning. They were very precise with their work! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! You won't beat their hospitality and friendly customer service! Thank you once again!! read more

The Rack Spot - 270 awning. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - San Carlos, California

Amazing service and great skills. The Rack Spot was able to do the installation of roof rails and the cross bars on my Honda-CRV 2019 within 2 hours. I provided my own parts that I bought from Amazon, but they also have a bunch of racks and rack accessories in-store. Based on my very little Reddit research, the installation price seemed reasonable to me. I was completely lost and didn't have the saw to install the roof rails so I didn't mind paying-- I really couldn't have done it myself! :") Joe was super friendly and helpful the whole time, and even recommended lots of local spots for me to wait while they did the installation. I haven't been able to test the equipment yet but the installation looks very sturdy. read more

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Trust these guys for expert honest advice! Joe spent 8 minutes on the phone with me to help me make the right decision on a trailer hitch receiver. His ultimate recommendation was to keep and install a trailer hitch receiver I that I had ordered already (not from The Rack Spot). You know you're getting honest help when there's nothing in it for him except my total satisfaction as a potential future customer. For those into backstory and details, I'll explain. I ordered a Curt trailer hitch receiver from U-Haul's online store. Curt's website said it was compatible with my nearly 20-year-old crossover SUV. When I tried to install it I found that the cover of a spare tire mounted under the back was in the way, despite installation videos making no mention that it would need to be modified or removed. I called The Rack Spot, and Joe picked up. He assured me that the only other brand option for a receiver had the same dimensions, so my only option was to remove the cover (or cut into it). He heard me say I nearly had it all installed and was good with finishing the job. He didn't push me into coming in to have them do it. He saved me a ton of time returning the Curt, trying and failing on the other brand, and then buying the Curt again. Huge thanks to Joe and the folks at The Rack Spot! read more

Michael and PJ assembled my e-trike rack and mounted it onto my SUV. Their attention to detail, professionalism, expertise and friendly manner is so appreciated by this senior. Kudos to the Rack Spot staff for their wonderful service, advice and follow-up should I need any further adjustments when my trike is on the rack. Highly recommended! read more

Purchased a rack, car specific flush rail attachment. Was able to source a tent and have them install it all. Service was amazing. Was installed with caution and care and took the time to explain how it was installed to me. No complaints. Took care of me and will be going back for any rack attachment needs. Thank you The Rack Spot. read more

The Rack Spot - Roof rack. Roof tent. Flush rail kit. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Fair pricing, super inventory and great install service. From racks to travel pods and trailer hitches, I trust these guys. I'm a repeat customer always glad to find what I need. Joe and Will run a tight ship and provide a great professional service. read more

got a roof rack installed by Will and it looks so good. Will made sure I had the right measurements.

Just got a hitch installed on my Honda. Excellent communication, very fair price, great service. 100% recommend.

Customer service, product knowledge and value for money. Employees were very helpful, friendly and no sales pressure. Had a hitch mount installed, roof storage boxes and other items purchased there and each time the experience was relaxed but professional and pleasant!! read more

I came in for help installing my bike rack because it didn't fit my SUV crossbars. The staff showed me how to order the additional part online since they no longer had it in stock. When I came back with the part, they helped install it for free and answered all my questions right away. Super helpful and friendly service. This is a great shop--I will definitely come back if I need anything in the future! read more

Great neighborhood spot for a 2in hitch install. I inquired by email on holiday and had it installed on my SUV the next day. The quote was transparent and since it was in stock they offered me times for install the same day I got the quote. Install was super quick. They have a good selection of bike racks too. Total gem. read more

We really appreciate your excellent customer service and flexibility to work with our schedule. Efficient and pleasant. -P. Carmona read more

The guys at The Rack Spot are awesome. They graciously educated me on the different options for my car, installed the rack in what felt like minutes, and were super understanding when I went back and forth on which rack model I wanted. They also helped me pick out a good cargo box to attach to the rack, at a fair price. Highly recommend going to see these guys if you're looking for a car rack or cargo box. Thanks! read more

The Rack Spot - Outdoor Gear Near Me - San Carlos, California

After The Rack Spot installed our first bike rack, we came back and bought a roof rack and then came back again for another bike rack. Each time they provided consistently excellent service. They were very helpful and patient with all my questions and helped weigh various tradeoffs in price and functionality with their expertise. Way better than trying to navigate all the choices and install on my own. The post-install support is awesome. I accidentally broke off a component on my bike rack and Joe quickly reinstalled the piece using his detailed knowledge of the specific Thule rack design. He saved me many hours of trial and error with his above and beyond service. read more

I came to this store at the recommendation of my mechanic after an aggressive automatic carwash shifted my OEM roof rack crossbars. I had done some research online and while I couldn't find a tutorial I needed I was able to find the tool I needed at least. For my fellow Rav4 owners = its a crossbar torque key. Every video or tutorial I could find was for a different make of vehicle so I didn't know how to proceed and the dealer was no help. My local mechanic suggested I come here and they were SO NICE. I explained my problem, they came outside and took as look, and then quickly grabbed a footstool and showed me how to adjust the crossbars. I tried to follow him back inside to pay for their service, but they shooed me away with a big smile and told me to have a good day. I am now a Rack Spot customer FOR LIFE. They could have been condescending over how easy a fix this was but instead treated me kindly and with respect. They have a big parking lot off-street very friendly staff! read more

Great price and service. They took the time to install our hitch, as well as how we could place and remove.

So I've lost count how many trips I've made to The Rack Spot to buy bike racks, cargo carriers, and roof racks. Every time I've visited I always get friendly, helpful service. You never have to worry who installs your equipment. Will, JP and Joe ALL PROVIDE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you're serious about high quality products and great service, look no further than The Rack Spot. Thanks Guys! read more

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I had The Rack Spot put 2 inch hitches on both a 2022 Mazda. CX5 and a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz they did an excellent job both times . Very professional and fast. The price for the work was also reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

Great customer service Their staff is well knowledgeable and knows the equipment. Very Percival good people. read more

Great service . I bought a Kuat Bike Rack 4 years ago. They were able to advise me in quick repair, Good place to shop.

5/5 stars These guys really know their stuff! After U-Haul turned down installing my Class III hitch on my 2021 Tesla Model X, The Rack Spot stepped up and handled it perfectly. They swapped out the stock hitch and made sure everything was done right. What I really appreciated was their attention to detail. They kept my old rack safe in the back of the car and went the extra mile to check that I had all the necessary hardware for safe towing. It's reassuring when a shop thinks ahead about safety like that. The installation was professional and straightforward - exactly what you want when you're getting work done on a Tesla. They clearly knew what they were doing and weren't fazed by working on an EV. If you need any kind of hitch or rack work done, especially on a Tesla, these are definitely the people to see. Super professional and they actually take on jobs that other places shy away from. read more

Great communication, fast installation and competitive pricing. I'm very happy with the service provided by Will and his team in installing a hitch for my Tesla Model S. Highly recommended! read more

The Rack Spot stood behind their work many years later and fixed a leak. It was my fault for not following up sooner, but they made good. J.P. and Joe are the guys who worked had on making sure I was taken care of. Props to these guys. read more

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JP went above and beyond to help me with last minute tow wiring. Thank you very much for your help!

I've had the rack for a year or two and lost the keys. The guys at The Rack Spot hooked us up with new keys and a locking bolt for the rack system. Great shop, products, and service. Highly recommend this shop for whatever you need. read more

The Rack Spot - Thule Tram rack key replacement. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - San Carlos, California

The whole team here is amazing. I've worked with 3 of the team members and every time I'm impressed by their customer service. I've overheard other customers complimenting them while I'm in there too. Couldn't recommend these guys more. :) read more

Very helpful on initial phone call, with order for hitch taken and deposit paid. I was told they call when hitch was received, which would be within a week. Unfortunately, after two weeks and hearing nothing, I called back to learn the hitch was there and that "it was a good thing I called", with no apology. Despite their call back falling through the cracks, the hitch was installed very soon after and appears to be done correctly. read more

I needed a new bike rack for my Ford Explorer with a 2 inch receiver. I'm a repeat customer because I liked their service and prices were decent! Joe helped me find the right rack for my new E bike. Unfortunately I didn't have my bike with me, but I had my dimensions and knew what I needed. When I got home and tried it all out, I realized the rack was a little too high for my liking so I brought it back and Joe found the right rack that would work for me. We switched it out with no problem; he went above and beyond what I expected! He's super friendly, professional, very knowledgeable, and I'm very happy with my new Yakima bike rack! highly recommend the rack spot! If you ask for Joe, he'll set up with what you want and need! They are local Bay Area sports affecianados there as well, impressive memorabilia collection on display!!! read more