seanvree

I had to tow my car recently due to a flat. They towing company had use the towing eye (spelling) that is in the trunk. The tow guy said the car can't be towed without it. So, if that's the case, if a tow company didn't have access to the trunk could they tow the vehicle? Would this be something the towing company would have on hand?

From the manual:

"Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towing eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle
could become damaged."

Too many damn parking tickets!

vic viper

They usually carry an array of different tow hooks, most of them use the same thread and are interchangeable. It is not possible to winch the car without it.

Carsy

No spare tyre !! What a large oversight MB. I would not buy a car without one.

vic viper

Spare is available as an optional extra.

CorradoJr

Gimmie a break. What do you think happens in an emergency situation (parked in front of a fire hydrant) or if there is some type of repo involved?

Tow guys prefer to use a tow-eye because it is so much easier for them, and can reduce potential damage if they are not careful towing by other means.

Towing companies in the US will use a j-hook attached to something solid (front/rear axle, engine sub frame, etc.). Flat bed comes down, winch unwinds, jhook connected, winched, flat bed horizontal again, and your off. Takes 5 minutes tops.

seanvree

That's what I thought, but when we couldn't find the the eye hook, he said he couldn't be done without it and was ready to drive away.....just a simple question.

Thanks,

PeteInGilroy

So where is the eye hook...I looked in my trunk (where the manual says it should be) and I don't see one.

rustycruiser

In a US spec car, it is on the "roof" of the trunk, next to the left side rear seat release handle

seanvree

yeah, it's hidden well. but it's there, big metal thing that fits into a plastic holder. Good to know where it is, we spent 30 minutes trying to find it.

PeteInGilroy

Great...found it. Now tomorrow when there is more light I'll figure out how to release it! THANKS

seanvree

Just pull down hard. can be done by hand, don't need any tools.

PeteInGilroy

Is the surrounding plastic hinged? So you pull down on the right side?

seanvree

It's not "hinged". it just sits in a bracket deal. The bracket in stationary. i have a US 2015 C300 Sport, not sure if it's diff on yours.