Is It Legal to Install a Tow Hook?
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Illegal. If a tow hook is installed without authorization, during the periodic inspection of the vehicle, the external inspection will fail because parameters such as the vehicle's length have been altered. Additionally, traffic police will require the owner to immediately restore the vehicle to its original condition. Below is relevant information: 1. Issues with installing a tow hook: After installing a tow hook, it can indeed reduce damage when the car is rear-ended, but this will increase the damage to the following vehicle. It is advised that car owners should not install tow hooks privately. 2. Consequences of issues: If your vehicle, after installing a tow hook, collides with another vehicle, the insurance company has the right to refuse compensation. If you do not have a need for towing or off-roading, it is best not to install a tow hook.