KEY POINTS:
Be careful when buying tow bars on the internet.
Bent or repaired tow bars could be dangerous and some may not be sold with the appropriate fittings to ensure safety and prevent damage to the tow car.
Stephen de Kriek, chief executive of Best Bars, is calling for tow bars to be covered in warrant of fitness checks which would at least reassure those buying second-hand equipment that what they've bought is appropriate.
