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My key got destroyed (long story) and the dealer wants $400 for the new key fob and for labor to reprogram it. Can anyone recommend any low cost alternatives for what will be my backup key?

My dealer wanted an obscene amount of money to install the OEM trailer. As a result, I took my car to a local auto shop and they installed the Draw Tite hitch listed below. Pros: 1) It looks very nice. 2) the SUV is the weakest link, not the hitch. 3) installed with the wiring harness, I...

If you already have factory rails, the various aftermarket crossbars are limited by the ability of the rails - 100lbs. If you are willing to go totally non-OEM, Thule, Yakima and others have complete systems with higher weight limits. But, I tried one (Thule) and it didn't look great. Plus...

I have never used an adapter, but something like this might help with the rattle: http://www.etrailer.com/faq-anti-rattle.aspx The OEM hitch is not made by Mazda. If you can figure out who made it, their 2" version might swap out perfect. Good luck.

I hope it works because I have a 2" class 3 hitch on my 2015 AWD. Why? I already had a Utility trailer and a Thule Bike Rack that needed a 2" hitch. - 1-2 times per year, I tow 1 yard of mulch or topsoil about 1 mile (uphill) without any problems. With the trailer and contents, the total max...