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07-14-2017, 03:57 PM
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I can understand why a vehicle might have a zero tow rating. The rear unit structure not strong enough for any tongue weight. Marginal brakes. Marginal cooling capacity for engine and transmission.
Most vehicles with factory tow packages have some cooling provisions for the transmission....or extra fluid capacity. Strong brakes. Strong bodies. Adequate engine cooling or larger radiator, or a fan with more blades on it than a non tow package vehicle. Some (an Explorer I had once) even have a cooler for the power steering unit with the tow package. A tow package is way more than a hitch. Maybe even a different trans axle or rear gear ratio. Last edited by Ralph; 07-14-2017 at 03:59 PM. 
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07-14-2017, 04:52 PM
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You are saying you want the hitch for a bike rack, right? I can see why Subaru would be concerned about a hitch, if the car were being used for heavy towing--that's reasonable. But, since you're just using the hitch for bike racks, I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I don't mean to sound too cavalier, I drive a forester and had Uhaul mount a 2" hitch, which I use for a 1UP rack, so I'm interested in the answer here. Lots of miles left before my warranty runs out, I believe. But the forester has little towing capacity and only an idiot would use it for that purpose.
My take is, if you're having to use your warranty, it's not a very good car. I understand ship happens (just ran into a guy hiking last week who told me his 2016 Tacoma died on the highway), but I wouldn't let this unlikely event stop you from getting a hitch, fwiw.
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07-14-2017, 05:04 PM
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I think this warranty thing is more of a "you have to pick the right car for what you need" more than... "I like that, and will deal with the problems later" and many people buys more for the looks than for the functionality, Im not saying what you have do with your money but it is interesting that pretty much a SW that can't be used as such at all.
And this happens with a lot of stuff, not only cars. That's why I suggested... OP is worried about the warranty? get a used car big enough to toss the bikes inside eventhought it wont look cool or if you dont like it, it is about functionality at this point IMO.
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07-14-2017, 05:10 PM
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Dealerships could deny warranty for anything really. Depends how hard you're willing to fight, and how far you're willing to take it up the chain. I say. Get the hitch. Blast it with rust proofing. You'll be fine.
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07-14-2017, 05:18 PM
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07-15-2017, 09:20 AM
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I just denied warranty on a $58,000 repair just yesterday. It was all based on a previous repair done incorrectly by an unauthorized shop. The burden of proof was on me and it was not easy.
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07-15-2017, 09:25 AM
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07-15-2017, 09:47 AM
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ahhh, answer right above 
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07-15-2017, 09:51 AM
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Engine 39k Core unacceptable. 11k Install 6.5k Hated to do it because it will likely bankrupt the owner. We try for warranty but it dosent always work out.
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#30
07-15-2017, 03:08 PM
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Have your dealer install the hitch and you are good to go.
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