How to Transport a Bike in an HHR

The Chevrolet HHR is a four-door, retro-styled station wagon designed in the same vein as the Chrysler PT Cruiser. The HHR offers a cargo area much like a sport utility vehicle but because of its lower stance and lightweight chassis it offers better fuel economy and handling. The HHR's rear door is a lift-gate style hatch that allows you easy access to its cargo area. Additionally, the vehicle's rear seats fold forward allowing for an expansion in cargo capacity that makes it easy to transport a bicycle inside of its cabin and safe from the outside elements.

Instructions

  1. Preparing Bike for Transport

    • 1

      Disconnect the front brake of your bike by squeezing in both sides of the vee-brake and pulling the brake cable out of the hinged holder.

    • 2

      Remove the front wheel of your bike by pulling the quick release lever to the open position and pulling the wheel out from the fork dropouts.

    • 3

      Gently set your bike on the ground and lean your wheel on a stable surface so you can prepare your HHR for transporting the bike.

    Preparing Your HHR for Bike Transport

    • 4

      Clear out the back seats of your HHR to ensure that that they fold down easily.

    • 5

      Pull on the plastic pull lever at the pop of your rear seats and push forward on the seats to fold them down.

    • 6

      Lay a large towel or unused blanket across the cargo area of your HHR to protect your interior from any grease or dirt that may be on your bike.

    Placing Your Bike in the HHR

    • 7

      With your HHR's lift-gate open, grab your bicycle using one hand to grasp the top of its frame and the other placed on the handlebar.

    • 8

      Place your bike into your HHR through the rear lift-gate opening and lay it flat on its non-gear side.

    • 9

      With your bicycle laying down solidly in the cargo area, place your wheel in the back of your HHR in the remaining space. Use a towel to protect from scratching, if neccesary.