Will fitting a tow bar affect warranty?

[Hangus]

Anyone had this dilemma? Not asked Audi yet but just after a heads up...

22 plate A3 hybrid, needs a tow bar for a small trailer. Will I need coded electrics... price is more than I had hoped for!
TIA

[MustangGT]

Provided the specific car model has type approval to tow, beware, some electric and hybrid models do not, it cannot affect the warranty. Expect £6-900 in the aftermarket for fully fitted with electrics.

[vikingaero]

MustangGT said:

Provided the specific car model has type approval to tow, beware, some electric and hybrid models do not, it cannot affect the warranty. Expect £6-900 in the aftermarket for fully fitted with electrics.

^This.

Is the car homologated for a towbar? Easiest way to find out is to ask Audi or look at the options list/accessories brochure. It may state that the towbar is only for petrol/diesel and not hybrids.

[Hangus]

vikingaero said:

^This.

Is the car homologated for a towbar? Easiest way to find out is to ask Audi or look at the options list/accessories brochure. It may state that the towbar is only for petrol/diesel and not hybrids.

Cheers guys,

It is as we speak, in the Audi centre for a MMI / screen fault (currently showing NFF ) so I shall ask when I go to pick it up.

Oh, and it's a company car just to add to the drama! Had I knows, I'd have chosen as a factory option. For a small trailer for my lads Kart.

[RicksAlfas]

vikingaero said:

^This.

Is the car homologated for a towbar? Easiest way to find out is to ask Audi or look at the options list/accessories brochure. It may state that the towbar is only for petrol/diesel and not hybrids.

Or look on the door sticker with the weights on it then you know it is correct for your actual car.
This one can't: