No matter how well you install it, it will scratch your car

Otherwise you will scratch your car

This works great.. and does not scratch my car at all because I added tape to the brackets that attach to my car... this gets 5 stars from me great price

The clips that go into trunk are metal and can scratch car

I made a protector for the metal parts to not scratch my car

After reviewing the reviews I decided to read the directions (and watch videos) to properly install the bike rack so I would not damage my car

The rack loses a star because the contact points to your vehicle on the straps are metal and will scratch your car

My car is protected with the construction of this product

Gives a good cushioning and protects your car!

I didn’t use it until summer so now , it scratched up my new car !!!

I have a Maserati Quattroporte and the last thing I want is for a bike rack to scratch my car

Despite the instruction saying that my car is not supported, it fits my Mazda 3 Hatchback perfectly!I took the suggestion of the other reviewers and added electric tape to the metal clips to not scratch my new bike and car

The only issue I have is how with time it’ll end up scratching my car where it

Also, there is no rubber around the metal clips, so they will scratch your car

While it held two bikes securely the car is damaged

Just be careful when you are using if as it does tend to scratch your car if you're not careful.

I'm not going to try removing the side straps or slamming it shut and risk damaging the car.

so I bought a weather stripping to protect from rubbing/scratching my car

Despite the instruction saying that my car is not supported, it fits my Mazda 3 Hatchback perfectly!I took the suggestion of the other reviewers and added electric tape to the metal clips to not scratch my new bike and car

Did not scratch my car

The tabs will definitely scratch your car a lot

Other competitors put padding on the tabs to protect your car

the problem is my bike is too big so my car already is scratched

Allen's response was basically, "Yes opening the door will scratch the car

Fell off and scratched my car before I even made it to the highway

so it doesn’t scratch my car, the holders (both of em really

this bike rack will damage your car.

Did damage my car even though it was an approved make/model

I would not use this unless you don't care if your car is damaged.

* The brackets have no rubber padding and it is definitely gonna spoil the car

Damaged my bike and car!!!

This bike rack scratched my car after installing it properly with 2 bikes.

I was really concerned about it scratching my car.

It is a plastic spoiler on a cheap old car

Fits my car like it

I was very worried that it wouldn't hold up to the long abuse of bumpy roads, winding streets, and highway speeds without falling off or damaging my car

I found that I had to make sure the rack was as far up on the trunk as I could get it so the petals didn't scratch the car.

Primarily used to transport odd items (ladders etc) with my compact car

Since the metal hooks don't have rubber to prevent them from scratching the car, I bought this rubber sheet

I fell for the cheap price, and now I have a scratched up car

I cut some pieces of furniture felt pad sliders and stuck those on the connections and it works great to protect the car

It hasn’t damaged yet car or my bikes

Says it works for Smart car for two, but doesn't.

Looks like it would be fine on vans or suvs, but cars no way.

Another big issue is that it can scratch your car like are car got scratched

I used this rack 15 times recently and easy to put on and remove, make sure you buy the plastic covers for the hooks as not to scratch or rust your car, great design, lightweight and easy to store.

The only thing, (that probably is a problem with even the more expensive bike racks) is the metal straps scratching your car

In the listing for this rack, there was no shot of the back of the box showing which cars it is supposed to work on

otherwise you'll scratch up your car

This was easy to put on and did not damage my new car

I did take the advice of other reviewers and wrapped the hooks in electrical tape so that there would be no chance of scratching my car

My car is perfect

I agree with others that the biggest flaw is that the hooks that attach to the truck can and will scratch your car unless you do not use a thick, protective cloth between the hooks and car

so I'd be able to restore the seat position afterward easily.)I took the car with the bicycles for a short drive and everything worked well

In my pictures, you can see the rack empty as well as with two bikes attached