What are the black strips on both sides of the roof called?
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The advantages of roof boxes: 1. A roof box can be said to integrate a roof basket, roof cargo net, straps, and a rain cover (rainproof cloth and tarpaulin) into one roof-mounted equipment. It can be said that purchasing a roof box is a one-step solution without the need for other accessories. 2. The wind resistance and noise of a roof box are far less than those of a roof basket or other mounted equipment. A roof basket or soft roof bag with other irregularly shaped equipment mounted on the rear creates high wind resistance and noise. Roof boxes, on the other hand, adopt a streamlined design. 3. The anti-theft performance of roof boxes is much higher than other mounted equipment. Roof boxes generally come standard with locks, and some upgraded roof boxes are made of ABS+ASA/PMMA material, which cannot be easily cut by ordinary tools. 4. The capacity of roof boxes usually ranges between 300L-550L, allowing for selection based on personal needs, and the fixing method is particularly simple. 5. Roof boxes can serve as a decorative effect when installed on any car, which is one of the reasons why many modification enthusiasts like them. In short, the advantages of roof boxes are simplicity (easy to fix and mount), practicality (sufficient capacity and strong anti-theft performance), and aesthetics (beautiful installation effect).
I always tell my friends that the two black strips on both sides of the roof are called roof rack rails, and I often come across them during car repairs. They're not just for looks—they're actually used to secure roof racks or cargo boxes, like when you're going camping with bulky luggage or bicycles, they're super practical. Plus, on the highway, they help reduce wind noise, making the cabin quieter. Don't underestimate maintenance—regularly clean off dust to prevent clogging the drainage channels, or you might get leaks in heavy rain. Safety-wise, check for looseness; otherwise, your cargo could fly off, which is dangerous. Overall, this design enhances a car's versatility, and when buying a new car, I always prefer models with this feature.