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Hi Guys - I have got my car bogged (I live on a sloping block and there is lots of gravel and dirt). Fortunately I have a winch so I will be able to get the car out but I can't work out where to attach the strap at the front of the car. It must be towed from the front. I thought there might be a hook or loop like on some other cars. Anyone know where I can attach the strap safely? I need to get the car out asap!

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Andrew

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Behind the number plate, in the alloy front crossmember there is a threaded hole.

Take the tow hook from the boot, in your tool kit, and screw in to the alloy hole.

Tow.

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Behind the number plate, in the alloy front crossmember there is a threaded hole.

Take the tow hook from the boot, in your tool kit, and screw in to the alloy hole.

Tow.

Thanks for that. Not sure I have seen the tow hook - hopefully it is there!

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looks like there is a little rectangular plastic piece to take out on your cars to get at the tow point.

this is what your looking for in the boot:

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