Bike rack

[Ant Borain]

I see tow bar free bike racks on hatchbacks.

Will they fit a car with a boot?

A big old BMW?🤔

[RobynE]

Saris Bones definitely fits and the Holdfast ones (I think it’s called the Boot Carrier) do as well. 

[ChrisF]

3 hours ago, Ant Borain said:

I see tow bar free bike racks on hatchbacks.

Will they fit a car with a boot?

A big old BMW?🤔

 

Are you talking of "rear door bike racks" ?

 

https://thulestore.co.za/bike-racks-carriers/bike-racks/rear-door-bike-racks

 

Best check with the manufacturer of the bike rack, noting which car you have.  Thule does for MOST cars, but in some instances they exclude vehicles with high level spoilers or similar that can get damaged, or which influence how the rack fits.

 

If you go down this road, read up a bit on Bike Hub about how to protect your paintwork, as the straps and rack can move slightly and scratch your vehicle.  Easy enough to protect your car.  This certainly is the most common rack in bike parks.

[Ant Borain]

Thanks 

[ct_rider]

Check if you have a wing / spoiler on top of the boot, may not work in this instance and damage the wing / spoiler under load.