Discover how our online tool guarantees the suitability of your tow hook, preventing overloads and certifying safe driving at all times.
Check the tow hook for your vehicle
With our online tool you can do a compatibility check, mass adjustment, overload prevention... Optimize the installation of your hook with our online tool.
The benefits of using our online tow hook tool are
Secure installation
Our online tool helps you install your tow hook safely.
Guaranteed Compatibility
Online tool allows you to check the compatibility of your tow hook with your vehicle and the trailer you want to use.
Avoid overloads
This online tow hook calculator helps you avoid overloading your vehicle and trailer, respecting weight and mass limits.
Secure every trip
This online calculator allows you to secure each trip with your tow hitch, enjoying comfort and peace of mind.
Homologize tow hook with Certifix
At Certifix, we guarantee that your tow hook complies with all current rules and regulations.
Frequently asked questions about checking and approving a towbar
How to verify the compatibility of my tow hook?
To verify the compatibility of your tow hook, you just need to enter your vehicle's details and the trailer you want to use in our online tool. We will show you if your tow hook is suitable and if it meets legal requirements.
What to do if the vehicle is overloaded?
If the vehicle is overloaded, it can affect stability, braking, and fuel consumption. Additionally, it can result in a violation and a fine. To avoid this, you must respect the weight and mass limits of your vehicle and trailer. Our online tool helps you calculate the weight and mass of your set and warns you if there is a risk of overloading.
How many kilos can the tow hook hold?
The weight the tow hook can hold depends on several factors, such as the type of hook, the vehicle model, the type of trailer, and the applicable regulations. To know the maximum weight your hook can support, you should check your vehicle's technical sheet and the tow hook instruction manual. You can also use our online tool to get this information quickly and easily.
What two electrical connectors can be mounted on a tow hook?
The common electrical connectors on a tow hook are the 7-pin and the 13-pin. The 13-pin connector includes the connection for trailer reverse lights and direct power supply to the trailer from the car battery.
How should the load be arranged in a trailer?
Distribute the load evenly, with more weight toward the front, and secure it to maintain the stability of the trailer.
How long does the approval process take?
With Certifix, once you have installed it you can have your tow hook approved in a maximum of 5 business days. Homologate it now here .
What are the essential documents I need?
Photos of the vehicle on all 4 sides, registration certificate and technical data sheet of the vehicle, certificate of the workshop that installed the hook, hook assembly manual and photograph of the hook plate and its characteristics (where the D value, S value appears ..). To see more, click here.
How much does it cost to approve a tow hook?
If you only need to approve the installation of the tow hook, with Certifix you can do it for only €89 + VAT. If you need to include additional modifications in your homologation click contact us.
The use of this tool will not imply preferential treatment in the processing of the reform to its user, since it has a purely advisory use and has no connection with the inspection activity carried out by Certifix.
