Thanks for your wisdom ! :-) - the roof bars fitting is great - I guess I'll need the confidence to fit them though - are there any garages or C8 enthusiasts that could help in the Manchester area ? I guess if I buy some roof bars on ebay I could just wrip off the rubber that's currently in the grooves on top of the car ... Would be good to team up with someone who knows what they are doing - this is my first C8 but I think the first of many - I love them ! Any examples of how to customise a C8 cheaply would also be great - I'd be keen on privacy, sun blinds and and styling tricks to make it a tad more stylish ...