The car towing hook (also called eye bolt, ring or loop) a small detail that saves you from big trouble.
Many drivers only start thinking about the towing eye (commonly referred to as the "tow hook" or "loop") when their car is already in a ditch or broken down in the middle of an intersection. At that moment, panic sets in:
Where do I attach the rope?
Why isn't there a hole in the bumper?
Where is that metal ring?
Although it is a small car part, not knowing how to use it can cost you not only a damaged bumper but also pose a serious risk to traffic safety.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about towing eyes: where to find them, how to screw them in correctly, and the most common mistakes drivers make.
Where to Find the Towing Eye?
In older cars, towing eyes were usually welded to the bottom of the chassis and clearly visible. However, in modern cars, for the sake of better aerodynamics and aesthetics, these loops are hidden.
There are two elements you need to locate:
1. The Mounting Point. It is hidden in the front and rear bumpers behind a small, usually square or round plastic cover.
2. The Eye (Hook) Itself. This is a metal rod with a thread on one end and a ring on the other. It is usually kept in the trunk, within the spare wheel well, or in the tool kit alongside the jack and the wheel wrench.
How to Properly Prepare the Car for Towing?
If you need to tow the car, you must first remove the protective cover on the bumper. On many models, it is enough to press one edge of the cover (usually marked with a small arrow or indentation), and it will pop open. in other cases, you might need a flathead screwdriver or the tip of your car key to carefully pry the cover open.
Once you find the threaded hole, the most important moment arrives—screwing in the eye.
Important! Check the thread direction. Both left-hand (counter-clockwise) and standard right-hand (clockwise) options are available.
Many drivers are surprised when they try to screw the eye in the usual direction (clockwise) and it doesn't turn. This is because a large proportion of towing eyes feature a left-hand (reverse) thread.
Towing Eye Manufacturer & Wholesale Supplier
We are manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of Towing Hooks for Cars and Minibuses in Lithuania (EU), specializing in the manufacture and global distribution of high-quality automotive towing eyes.
Why Choose Us?
● Manufacturing Experts Since 2010. We have been producing towing eyes for over 15 years. This long-standing experience allows us to manage everything from precise manufacturing and technical compatibility to complex global logistics.
● A Solution for Every Vehicle. We provide solutions for almost all passenger cars and minibuses, including the newest models on the market and the latest Electric Vehicles (EVs).
● Global Reach. We proudly ship our products across the globe—serving customers in North and South America, Australia, Africa, Asia, and all across Europe.
● Expansive Inventory. Our warehouse stocks hundreds of different towing eye variations, and our catalog is constantly expanding to meet market demands.
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