For a $300 bike, I'd get a good, stable trunk rack and a pedal wrench. Remove the pedal that faces the trunk BEFORE placing the bike on the rack. Use bungie-cords to strap everything down so it doesn't sway.
Go to a good bike shop and tell them what your concerns are regarding damage (they'll try and sell you a roof rack, but tell 'em you only have $100).
P.S.: Spend a little more on your bike. You won't regret it. The upgrade from $300 to $500 is very clear. Lighter bike, better bearings, smoother ride. $500 is still considered entry level, but the market brings some real goodies to bikes at that price point.
P.M. Summer -- simul justus et peccator
2000 SVTour Silver Frost 374/2150 -- #9669 of 11445 total run
Blaupunkt Heidelberg with A08 Changer and RC-09 remote, Boston Acoustics, K&N, Mobil 1 and Cobra R Mobil 1 "Factory Fill" plate, 35% metallicized tint, high beams in the lows, Bill Jenkins' "off color" floor mats, and custom "koozie" cupholder (pics soon!)
96 Sable ZZZ (wife's)
Historic Ownership:
42 Dodge Powerwagon Munitions Carrier, 59 Morris Minor, 64 TBird, 69 BMW 2002 Blue Dot, 72 German Ford Mk I Capri V6, 76 Honda Accord, 82 VW Scirocco, 88 VW Jetta, 91 Ford Escort GT, 98 Countour SE Sport V6 ATX
Cars I want:
Lotus Elan S2, Austin Healy Sprite Mk I, my old BMW 2002 back.
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