did anyone install a tow bar?  What is the color code of the tail light plug?
thanx 4 adding 

Scala 1.0 - 136 Hp 6 speed 

I thought you need "towbar preparation" to be able to fit a towbar and it can't be retro fitted? The cars VIN plate also usually reflects this. Might be different with Belgium spec though.

 

[EDIT]

From the Scala brochure - https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/fec3158f-9dc3-4b41-8d0a-c5faad85f1f5 :-

 

"Tow bar preparation - Please note, if a tow bar or tow bar preparation is not fitted on the car, the VIN plate may not show any towing weights and the car will never be eligible for towing. As such it may not be possible to retrospectively fit a tow bar if the car is not fitted with tow bar preparation at Factory. Please speak to your Retailer to confirm the exact towing eligibility."

 

Edited 9 April, 20224 yr by bigjohn

On 09/04/2022 at 16:54, bigjohn said:

I thought you need "towbar preparation" to be able to fit a towbar and it can't be retro fitted? The cars VIN plate also usually reflects this. Might be different with Belgium spec though.

 

[EDIT]

From the Scala brochure - https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/fec3158f-9dc3-4b41-8d0a-c5faad85f1f5 :-

 

"Tow bar preparation - Please note, if a tow bar or tow bar preparation is not fitted on the car, the VIN plate may not show any towing weights and the car will never be eligible for towing. As such it may not be possible to retrospectively fit a tow bar if the car is not fitted with tow bar preparation at Factory. Please speak to your Retailer to confirm the exact towing eligibility."

 

I know this is off-topic, but I found a new Scala last month (1.5 DSG SEL) and took delivery yesterday. I ordered a Skoda towbar to be dealer-fitted, and the car definitely didn't have towbar preparation specified in the original order. Both the VIN plate and the V5C show the correct towing weights, and the towbar works correctly. It has not been "VIN replated", as I received the V5C (31 March was the actual purchase date) before the towbar was received by the dealer, let alone fitted. So towbar preparation is a bit of a mystery to me.

1 hour ago, MikeHorsham said:

I know this is off-topic, but I found a new Scala last month (1.5 DSG SEL) and took delivery yesterday. I ordered a Skoda towbar to be dealer-fitted, and the car definitely didn't have towbar preparation specified in the original order. Both the VIN plate and the V5C show the correct towing weights, and the towbar works correctly. It has not been "VIN replated", as I received the V5C (31 March was the actual purchase date) before the towbar was received by the dealer, let alone fitted. So towbar preparation is a bit of a mystery to me.

 

The wording in the Skoda brochure mentions "VIN plate MAY not show any towing weights " so I suspect it's pot luck. I suspect some models will require upgrades elsewhere to support towing - eg charging system, cooling system etc.. 

 

If I ever order a new Skoda I'll try to remember "tow bar prep" as part of the spec - it's not that expensive when an original option.

Edited 12 April, 20224 yr by bigjohn