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Can a towbar be fitted to a Fiat 500?
Yes. Towbar Express can supply and fit a towbar to suitable Fiat 500 models. The correct towbar depends on the exact model year, version and specification of the vehicle, so we will check your vehicle details before fitting to ensure the correct towbar and electrics are selected.
What towbar options are available for the Fiat 500?
Towbar Express offers two towbar options for the Fiat 500:
Fixed swan neck towbar – a slim permanent towbar that remains fitted to the vehicle at all times. Its streamlined design provides a neat appearance with fewer visible components than a traditional flange-style towbar.
Detachable swan neck towbar – a discreet option that allows the towbar neck to be removed when it is not required, leaving no towball permanently positioned behind the vehicle.
Which towbar is best for my Fiat 500?
If you regularly use your towbar and want a permanent towing point, the fixed swan neck towbar is a practical choice. It remains permanently fitted and has a slim, streamlined design.
If you prefer to remove the towball when it is not required, the detachable swan neck towbar provides a more discreet solution and can be removed between uses.
What is the towbar rated to on a Fiat 500?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact Fiat 500 and towbar application. The towbar has its own maximum towing weight and vertical-load limit, which must be considered alongside the limits specified for the vehicle itself.
A higher-rated towbar does not increase the amount that the Fiat 500 is permitted to tow. The vehicle, towbar and towing equipment must all remain within their respective limits, with the lowest applicable limit always being followed. You can find more information in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my Fiat 500 can tow?
The VIN plate will normally show the vehicle's maximum permitted laden weight (Gross Vehicle Weight) followed by its maximum combined vehicle and trailer weight (Gross Train Weight). Subtracting the first figure from the second shows the trailer weight available when the vehicle itself is loaded to its maximum permitted weight.
The vehicle manufacturer's specified towing limit should also be checked, as the vehicle, trailer, towbar and combined train weight must all remain within their respective limits. The permitted towing weight can vary according to the engine, transmission and exact Fiat 500 specification. You can find more information in our maximum towing weight guide.
Does my Fiat 500 need a bumper cut?
Yes. Fitting a towbar to the Fiat 500 requires a visible bumper cut to provide the necessary clearance for the towbar installation.
Will the bumper cut be visible on my Fiat 500?
Yes. The Fiat 500 towbar installation requires a visible bumper cut. This means that part of the cut may remain visible once the towbar has been fitted.
What electrics do you fit to a Fiat 500?
We fit vehicle-specific 13-pin electrics to the Fiat 500. These provide the electrical connection between your Fiat 500 and your trailer, caravan or compatible cycle carrier, allowing the lights to work correctly.
You can find out more in our guide to towing electrics.
Will a towbar affect my Fiat 500 parking sensors?
The effect on the rear parking sensors depends on the towbar design and the position of the vehicle's sensors. The fixed swan neck remains permanently fitted and may sometimes be detected by the rear parking sensors, while the detachable swan neck can be removed when it is not required.
Is the Fiat 500 towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
Compatibility depends on the exact towbar and towing equipment being used. Towbar Express will confirm whether the selected Fiat 500 towbar is suitable for your intended towing equipment before fitting.
Can you fit a towbar to my Fiat 500 at home?
Yes. Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can fit your Fiat 500 towbar at your home or workplace.
