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Expert: Antonio Ibarra Jr. - 4/1/2011


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Hello,

You responded to me with "you don't answer homework questions" I'm not sure why, maybe it was a mistake. My question was:

I have a 05 Buick Rendezvous that needs crossbars to complete the roof rack. I already have the side track, they are not raised like most vehicles. They are angled and have a track on top. What I need is crossbars to go across. Are there any universal crossbars that will fit my vehicle? I didn't want to go with Yakima or Thule b/c of the price. Are there any alternatives?

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Hello Terrell,

The question that you are asking me, is one that can be answered by use of many channels.  One of the best is GOOGLE.  Google is a wonderful tool.

Try doping a google search for you specific part or vehicle, or a combination of the two, also you can try checking on Ebay, they have many parts for vehicles, which way include the one you are looking for.

As for universal parts, i recommend staying away from them, the reason being is that just like with hats that advertise "one size fits all" anyone who has ever bought one, knows that is more like "one size fits none". LOL.

When it comes to aftermarket parts, the best option is to call around to local auto parts stores, and auto customizing shops, they can give you a wide range of access to many parts that could work for your vehicle, also dont just take their prices as the end all.  Shop around.  Try JCWhitney, or other aftermarket parts WHOLESALERS (search GOOGLE for "AFTERMARKET CAR PART WHOLESALERS").

Give those options a try and let me know how you make out.

Thank you.

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I have 10 Years of automotive & aftermarket industry experience, both working as a technician and now running my own business, selling, servicing, repairing and installing automotive aftermarket equipment into personal vehicles as well as emergency vehicles. I am a licensed Master Automotive Electrical Technician (ASE Certified), I am also Certified by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission as an Emergency Vehicle Master Technician. I am Certified by Motorola as a Master two-way radio repair technician for low band, high band, VHF, UHF, HAM radios and CB radios. I am a Certified Master Emergency Vehicle equipment and component service and repair technician. I am a Certified Master computer components and interfacing/networking service and repair technician. Licensed Master fabrication specialist. Whelen accredited and certified Master Emergency Vehicle Systems Repair Technician

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ASE Certified, EVTCC Certified, EVOCC Certified, CEVO II Police, Fire and EMS Certified, DOT certified, NTSB Certified, FEMA Certified, NYS DMV Certified automotive Inspector and Master Emergency Vehicle Inspector. I am the owner of one of THREE businesses in the Tri-state area licensed by the DOT and NYS DMV to certify Emergency Vehicles for street use. I am Motorola Certified, Whelen Certified, Dell Certified, Panasonic, Gateway, and Mobile Computing Systems Certified, Kenwood Certified and Yeasau Certified. I have 10 Years Industry Specific Experience. I also Run my own business in the automotive aftermarket industry.

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