Ever wonder why there’s a small square panel on your car’s bumper? Here’s all you need to know about tow eyes and how they make towing vehicles considerably safer.
How Tow Eyes Work
If you drive a truck or a comparable heavy-duty vehicle, your front grille most likely features a massive metal hook (or two) designed to connect the truck to a tow strap. Smaller cars, however, cannot have big hooks dangling from their front bumpers.
That’s when the tow eyes come in.
- Simply remove the little plastic cover to reveal a little grooved hole.
- Screwing a tow hook into that slot creates a firm location from which to pull and tow the car.
- Attempting to link a tow cable to any other portion of your bumper is a recipe for disaster and may cause significant damage to your vehicle.
Are There Tow Eyes On The Back Bumper?
There are usually two or more eyes on the back bumper. Next time you get into your automobile, take a moment to locate all of your tow eyes.
Knowing their specific locations could be quite useful if (knock on wood) you find yourself in a difficult position in need of a tow.
When trying to transport a car to a safe area, the last thing you want to do is do extra damage to the vehicle.