Does the new Golf SV have a retractable towbar?

Your review of the new Volkswagen Golf SV says that your test vehicle was fitted with a retractable towbar. Do you know if this is available as a factory fit? I ask because I can see no mention of towbars...

Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic?

I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready to fit it.

Will fitting a towbar invalidate my warranty?

I have recently bought a new Ford Kuga and want to get a towbar fitted by an independent company. However, my local dealer has told me (in writing) that this will invalidate my warranty and the work should...

Why are fixed towbars still in use?

What are your thoughts on the menace of towbars? Now that easily detachable towbars are available for most vehicles should it not be made compulsory to remove them when not in use, saving on the vicious...

Malfunction warning after fitting towbar to Mercedes

I bought a new Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI (W204) last month and had a Westfalia towbar fitted by the local dealer that the M-B dealer recommended, all worked fine. I was also told that the appropriate code...

Cars which offer an integral tow bar bike carrier

I am looking for a car which has an integral tow bar bike carrier as an optional extra. I know Vauxhall offer one on the Corsa and wonder which other manufacturers may also do this.

I can't figure out my tow bar

I recently bought a Roomster with a factory fitted towbar, which is not actually fitted but removable. To fit it involves unlocking it and I simply - despite exactly following of the instructions - cannot...

Towbar Electrics

I'm fitting a towbar & electrics to my Ford C-MAX 1.6 zetec petrol 2008 reg. Very confused on electrics! Is by-pass relay good enough or should I fit car specific wiring kit? Quite a price difference &...

Do I really need to pay a BMW dealer £3,600 to fit a tow hitch to my 530D?

I have just been quoted £3,600 by a BMW dealer to fit a tow hitch to my BMW 530D GT. I was told the car would have to reprogrammed for towing and electrical work would have to carried out. A local tow...

Immortal cars with towbars

You have helped me considerably with my quest for a cheap (up to £4000) stylish economical car with leather seats, and have suggested a MX5 or BMW Z3, and I am also considering an MGTF - my local garage...