No, not every car can have a towbar fitted.
This is a common question about towbar fitting. For a full answer explanation you can contact ourselves. This is because as an expert towbar fitting company we can advise you very quickly.
Basically whether a towbar can be installed depends on several factors based on:
Vehicle Type & Design
In general most cars can have a towbar fitted, but some small city cars and sports cars may not be designed for towing. With the advent of electric cars having batteries in the rear can make them not suitable.
Some vehicles lack the structural mounting locations for towbars.
Manufacturer Restrictions
Certain vehicle types, such as hybrids and electric vehicles, may not allow towing.
You can confirm if your towbar compatibility with your vehicle by checking the owner’s handbook or contacting the dealership.
Towing Capacity & Legal Limits
Each specific vehicle has a maximum towing capacity set by the manufacturer.
Exceeding this limit can be illegal and dangerous.
- Compatibility with Parking Sensors & Electronics • Some cars with rear parking sensors might need a detachable towbar to avoid interference.
- Modern cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) may require additional wiring or software updates.
- Approval & Certification • In the UK and EU, towbars must be type-approved for the specific vehicle model unless it’s a classic car (pre-1998). We supply type approved towbars by many UK manufacturers. Our most popular type approved towbars are made by Tow Trust Towbars and Witter Towbars.
The quickest and easiest way to check if your car can have a towbar fitted is to contact a professional towbar fitting company like ourselves.
The safety standards are put in place for a reason so if your car cannot have a towbar fitted is for a valid reason. Just be happy your safety has been considered, if you still want a towbar and why not, source a car that can have a towbar fitted.