Who can fit the towbar to the vehicle?
There is no restriction on who may fit a towbar to a vehicle. If you are not confident to install the towbar correctly, use a specialist fitter. Here at A1 we have a dedicated team of experienced fitters for your peace of mind. Must I fit a manufacturers towbar to my new vehicle? As long as the towbar is type approved it does not matter which manufacturer supplies your towbar. All approved towbars are considered equal in European Legislation. I rarely use my towbar – do I still need a type-approved bar? If your vehicle should have a type approved towbar (S Reg or later – see rules above), then even if you are not using the towbar for towing purposes it still must be an approved towbar. Why does EC94/20 mean peace of mind for me? In order for a towbar design to be granted approval status, it must meet rigorous design and testing criteria. The towbar must attach to the vehicle at the specified mounting points nominated by the manufacturer. Once the design has been accepted by the VCA (Ve
