chris_m

Does anyone know if there are MK3 Superbs out there that are 0 rated for towing on the VIN plate in the same way that some Octavias and possibly Kodiaq's seem to be. I'm hoping to get a used MK3 Superb (probably 2020 or 2021 1.4 TSI iV) and get a tow bar fitted, assuming one is not fitted already. I'm just a bit concerned as I've read on other threads and also here that some Skodas (the examples are all Octavias) can never have a tow bar fitted due to the VIN plate issue. I know that the Superb catalogue had a footnote similar to the Octavia stating that, without factory towbar prep, some cars would never be able to tow. What I haven't been able to find online is anyone saying that they owned or had seen a Superb that was 0 rated for towing. I'm wondering if this is just an issue for Octavias and possibly Kodiaqs. Many thanks in advance for any feedback. In case it is of interest, it will be a boat with gross weight of just under 1000 Kg that I will be towing.

Hi, I'm not yet a Skoda owner but hoping to get a used Superb Estate to replace a Volvo V70 that has just died. The forum has been a great help so far and is a big incentive to go for a Skoda. I'm planning to tow a Drascombe Coaster sailing boat (also chosen partly because there was an active forum) and have some questions regarding towbars which I'll raise in the relevant places.