Maybe it is different since I am dealing with a full frame car, but I hook them in the front frame roughly under the A-pillar and they angle down to the trailer surface (D-ring) and do not contact any other part of the car.
I do use axle straps in the rear just out of laziness, but would prefer to use wheel straps (baskets).
Disclaimer... my car is "nice" but NOT a show car.
