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i worked at a bike shop, and went through the "thule rack-it scientist" training program... and as an educated person regarding this matter, i do'nt think i would buy anything else than thule. they make 2 and 4 bike racks, with lotsa options, starting at like $130 for the simple one.
other competition names are:
-yakima
-rhode gear (out of business, still selling what's left)
-sportworks
nothing ever touches the tailgate or the glass, so you'll be good that way as long as you load the bikes properly... nothing should scratch your car. everything is cabable of locking, folding, etc...
-nate[addsig]