What the Small Panel on Your Car’s Front Bumper Is For

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Step-by-Step: Using a Tow Eye

Step Action
1 Pop off the little plastic cover on the front or rear bumper
2 You will find a small grooved slot underneath
3 Screw a tow hook into that slot
4 This creates a rock-solid point from which you can pull and tow the car

Warning: Trying to attach a tow cable to any other part of your bumper is a recipe for disaster and could result in major damage to your vehicle.

Are There Tow Eyes on the Back Bumper?

But what if your car is stuck in a position where you cannot even access the front?

Location What You’ll Find
Front bumper Almost always has a tow eye cover
Rear bumper Almost always has a tow eye cover as well

Good news: There is almost always a tow eye or two on the back bumper as well. Next time you go to get into your car, take a second to locate all of your tow eyes. Knowing their exact locations could be a big help if—knock on wood—you find yourself in a stressful situation in need of a tow.

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