Bike Rack Dented My Car

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Bike rack dented my car.

On the weekend we went for our 4th trip away in the expanda 17 56 1. Start date mar 17 2013. Jayco expanda discussions all series 17triton well known member. If the car is not clean or there is dirt where you are planning on mounting it the rack will scratch the paint.

A good coat of quality car wax where the surfaces meet would add extra protection. Get out and about bring your bicycle along and ride it enjoy your car doesn t have to pay the price use these pads to prevent damage. We ll help protect your car. Mar 17 2013 1.

If you plan to add a bike rack to your car talk to your car insurance provider as a first step. Bike rack problem most of the time the problems begin when you first mount the rack. Replacement of the entire bumper cover is required paint to match. Mar 17 2013 1.

Another problem lies in the fact that when you drive the bikes tend to move around if not secured properly. The design of the rack can also influence the likelihood of the vehicle being scratched. Outdoorsy supplies flexible pads protect your car paint and finish from the damage sometimes caused by trunk bike racks specifically by the hooks that attach to the edges of the trunk lid. You ll want a rack that spreads the weight of the rack and the bikes on the vehicle over a large an area as possible.

Take your car to a body shop get their opinion written estimate if in their opinion the damage is not repairable. You should be able to get your bike onto the rack ok. Call miller s insurance agency inc. Feb 24 2013 3 717 5 438 113 49 ballarat.