Towbar

[RK07]

Can you get a towbar for a 57 plate mini?

[Scrogg]

Which model?

Officially (in the UK) the Cooper S is not compatible, but the other models are.

There is, however a US company that supplies Cooper S Tow Bars.

[RK07]

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Its a 57 plate Mini One.

[Scrogg]

In which case it should be no problem getting one fitted.

Don't waste huge amounts of money getting an "approved" MINI one, find an independent company locally that fits Witter bars to fit one.

[Ady]

If you do go the non approved route, watch out for the electrics it theres any electrical problems the dealer is likely to blame your non bmw harness on your towbar. Depends on how good/bad you dealer can be however a caution only. on my 55 plate cooper i went the bmw route but fitted it myself saving nearly 700 quid.

Ady

[Scrogg]

Generally I would agree with you Ady, but European Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 94/20/EC states that a motor vehicle manufacturer cannot prevent a franchised outlet from supplying or fitting components deemed to be of equal quality to that supplied by the vehicle manufacture, so, basically, it is now illegal to say that a Type Approved towbar (such as a Witter) will invalidate the car's warranty.