Will the Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack Damage the Spoiler on a 2010 Toyota Prius  

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The nice thing about the Saris Bones bike rack is that the upper and lower arms will straddle the wind deflector on your Prius. With this mounting style, the straps will not touch the wind deflector. This is how pretty much all bike racks will mount on your Prius.

It is possible that Toyota could void your warranty if the bike rack actually causes the damage in question, but simply installing a bike rack cannot automatically void the warranty. Consumers are protected by the Magnuson-Moss Act which basically says they cannot deny you warranty coverage just because you installed an aftermarket product.

To make sure you do not have any issues, it is important to install the bike rack according to the included installation instructions and be sure you do not exceed the bike rack's capacities. The Saris Bones 2 can hold two bikes up to 35 lbs. each. Be sure to keep the mounting surface on the car and the pads/hooks of the bike rack clean to avoid scratching. Also, be sure not to overload the bike rack or over-tighten the straps to prevent dents or broken windows.

If you plan on carrying any women's, children's or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using a bike adapter bar like part # 64005. Bikes with small or angled frames can be difficult to fit on a hanging style bike rack and this adapter bar will help load the bikes easily and safely.

I have attached a review video of this bike rack and adapter bar for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H

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