hi guys new to the forum i own a 2005 skoda octavia estate 2.0 tdi DSG

 

was thinking of fitting a towbar and when i looked underneath i found what looks like a detachable one had been fitted at some point and was just wondering if anyone could tell me if i could just buy the neck part to fit in or would i have to replace the whole unit i've taken a pic hoping someone could identify the make or part i would need thanks in advance 

 

Mark

 

 

 

Looks like a Witter or the Skoda detachable towbar. Have a good search around the boot cubbys and spare wheel wheel in case it is in there somewhere. 

 

There was a similar inquiry a few weeks ago here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/283667-octavia-2-tow-bars/?hl=%2Btow+%2Bbar#entry3380362

Edited 6 September, 201312 yr by booke23

thanks for the quick reply..i couldnt find a part number on the towbar itself but i did see on the electrics a vw audi logo so i assume its a genuine skoda towbar

 

rang my main dealer and guess what..you have to buy the whole kit...

 

so now im at a loss has what to do..

 

Mark

Keep an eye on e-bay, or failing that find out who actually make the oem kits......it'll probably be made by one of the main manufacturers.....Westfalia possibly, then you can source a new tow ball.

The factory detachable towbar on an Octavia is made by a Czech company called Prof Svar.

Hope that helps somehow

 

Gavin