Hi all-
I'm new to this site, but my first perusal of it makes me think this is one of the best resources i've seen yet for women and cycling.

I am looking to start driving out to further destinations to cycle and take my bike on vacation with me this summer and will need to get a bike rack- as I can't fit my bike in my trunk with the rest of the luggage.

I drive a VW passat, (no hitch...) and it seems like I could either get a roof rack installed, or buy a trunk rack-

anyone have any experience with either, or any advice on what to buy?

the roof racks seem like they'd be a pain to get the bike up there....but the trunk racks worry me as I'm not so sure they are as sturdy and wonder if they'll damage the car?

thanks for the help!