Saris warranty for bike & roof racks
The short version
Saris doesn't cover everything, but keeps car racks and bike storage and kool rack and parking racks covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 6 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Saris's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageCar racks and bike storageLifetime
- Partial coverageKool Rack and parking racks1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Fading
- Normal wear and tear
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Tears
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only, and the lifetime coverage applies in North America only.
- Keep your receipt; proof of purchase is required.
- Straps, knobs, cradles and wheel trays are wear items and are not covered.
How other brands compare for bike & roof racks
- 1. Allen Sports45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Curt45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Rhino-Rack45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Thule45/100 · Full: None
- 6. Yakima45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for bike & roof racks.
- BackcountryOversized and freight items (bikes, kayaks, surfboards, car racks, indoor bikes)90 days from delivery
- BJ's Wholesale ClubE-bikes and e-scooters90 days
- Camping WorldMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
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- Bass Pro ShopsSome bikes60 days
- Cabela'sBikes60 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesBikes and other oversized items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for bike & roof racks where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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