Q: Buying the right towbar seems to be a minefield. Can you advise, please?
A To find out whether a towbar is suitable, there are several questions to ask. First, has the towbar design for your car been tested to the appropriate British or European Standard? Next, does the towbar mount only to the car manufacturer’s recommended mounting points? Then, has the towbar been tested on a rig representing the car’s mounting points? For cars registered before 1 August 1998, a bracket tested to British Standard BS AU 114b is acceptable. From 1 August 1998 all new cars registered from that date must, by law, only be fitted with a towbar that has been tested to the EU 94/20 Directive. Before fitting any towbar that is not the manufacturer’s own, first read carefully the small print of the warranty.
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