Skoda Octavia Hatchback Towbars

The Skoda Octavia Hatchback is another range within the Octavia series. Known for being good value for money, in 2017 the range underwent an update that resulted in improvements being made to the exterior build and interior technology. The vehicle also boasts a huge range for fuel efficiency, with a choice from a 1.4 litre or 2.0 litre petrol engine as well as a 1.6 litre and 2.0 litre diesel motor. With a high quality cabin and boot capacity of 580 litres, this expands to an impressive 1580 litres with the rear seats folded. Along with a towing capacity of up to a substantial 2000 kgs, the Skoda Octavia Hatchback is a range of impressive practicality and is an efficient all-round family car.

Skoda Octavia Hatchback Towing Specifications

Below we will cover the Skoda Octavia Hatchback's towing specifications for the last three generations of Octavia Hatchback's.

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 Onwards Towbar electric kits

We recommend that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 Onwards are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit, this not only helps to ensure all modern features, such as trailer stability, parking sensors function correctly, but also ensures that the vehicles manufacturer’s warranty is not invalidated. A quick look at Skoda's warranty page confirms that Skoda Octavia Hatchback's 2013 Onwards, only cars which are under 5 years old or have less than 100,000 miles on the clock, will have a manufacturers warranty active.

" Skoda New car warranty We're confident in the build quality of our cars. So not only can we give you a two year unlimited mileage warranty but also a third year of warranty up to 60,000 miles†, plus, a 12 year body protection warranty on all new Skoda's. A warranty that offers an exceptional level of cover. A warranty that you can now extend up to 5 years/100,000 miles†... Unexpected repair costs can soon put a dent in your driving enjoyment so extending your manufacturer warranty can make a great deal of sense. Unlike other warranties, our new car warranty can be extended to cover you exactly as a genuine Skoda factory warranty would for the full period of time that you have it. This means you can now get up to 5 years / 100,000 miles† cover for manufacturing defects. What's more, if you decide to sell your Skoda the warranty is completely transferrable to the new owners – and any subsequent owners – for the duration of the policy. Skoda Warranty information

We do of course offer, Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 onwards universal electrics kits, however as stated these will invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have.

Bypass Relays

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 onwards will require a bypass relay when universal electrics are fitted. Bypass relays are used to ensure that the kit does not present faults on the dashboard. A bypass relay helps the universal kit hide from your vehicle ECU and functions so as not to put faults on the dashboard hence the name “BYPASS”. A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicles ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicle's software to run smoothly with the new towbar, it works very much like an update to your smartphone. All Skoda Octavia 2013 Onwards hatchbacks will require coding.

Bumper cuts

The only option on the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 onwards towbars are None Visible Cut or a Visible Cut, a bumper cut is required.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important to not exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 onwards the maximum capacity nose weight is 85kg, the minimum capacity nose weight is 75kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 onwards towbars can tow safely, without damaging the vehicle, the maximum towing weight capacity is 2000kg, the minimum towing weight capacity 1800kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your model of Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2013 onwards as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow. 

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 Towing Specifications

Skoda Octavia Hatchback's manufactured in 2004 or 2013, it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can check this from your logbook, if you own a Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 that falls on a changeover year, please feel free to contact the sales team to discuss your concerns.

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 Towbar electric kits

We recommend that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2005-2013 are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit, this not only helps to ensure all modern features, such as trailer stability, parking sensors function correctly, but also ensures that the vehicles manufacturer’s warranty is not invalidated.

A quick look at Skoda's warranty page confirms that Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 produced from 2015 onwards, only cars which are under 5 years old or have less than 100,000 miles on the clock, could have a manufacturers warranty active.

" Skoda New car warranty We're confident in the build quality of our cars. So not only can we give you a two year unlimited mileage warranty but also a third year of warranty up to 60,000 miles†, plus, a 12 year body protection warranty on all new Skoda's. A warranty that offers an exceptional level of cover. A warranty that you can now extend up to 5 years/100,000 miles†... Unexpected repair costs can soon put a dent in your driving enjoyment so extending your manufacturer warranty can make a great deal of sense.

Unlike other warranties, our new car warranty can be extended to cover you exactly as a genuine Skoda factory warranty would for the full period of time that you have it. This means you can now get up to 5 years / 100,000 miles† cover for manufacturing defects. What's more, if you decide to sell your Skoda the warranty is completely transferrable to the new owners – and any subsequent owners – for the duration of the policy. Skoda Warranty information

We do of course offer, Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 Onwards universal electrics kits, however as stated these will invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have.

Bypass Relays

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 will require a bypass relay when universal electrics are fitted. Bypass relays are used to ensure that the kit does not present faults on the dashboard.

A bypass relay helps the universal kit hide from your vehicle ECU and functions so as not to put faults on the dashboard hence the name “BYPASS”.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicles ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicle's software to run smoothly with the new towbar, it works very much like an update to your smartphone. All Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 will require coding.

Bumper cuts

The only option on Skoda Superb 2004-2013 towbars is, None Visible Cut, a bumper cut is required.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important to not exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points.

For the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013, the maximum capacity nose weight is 100kg, the minimum nose weight capacity is 75kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2004-2013 towbars can tow safely, without damaging the vehicle, the maximum towing weight capacity is 2000kg, the minimum towing weight capacity is 1600kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your model of Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2005-2013 as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.  

Skoda Superb 1998-2004 Towing Specifications

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004 manufactured in 2004, it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can check this from your logbook, if you own a Skoda Superb that falls on a changeover/ two model production year, please feel free to contact the sales team to discuss your concerns.

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004 Towbar electric kits

There are no dedicated kits available for this year range.

Bypass Relays

Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004 will NOT require a bypass relay when universal electrics are fitted. Bypass relays are used to ensure that the kit does not present faults on the dashboard.

A bypass relay helps the universal kit hide from your vehicle ECU and functions so as not to put faults on the dashboard hence the name “BYPASS”.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicles ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicle's software to run smoothly with the new towbar, it works very much like an update to your smartphone. All Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004 will NOT require coding.

Bumper cuts

The only options on Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004 towbars are, None Visible, a bumper cut is not always required.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important to not exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004, the maximum capacity nose weight is 75kg, the minimum capacity nose weight is 60kg, nose weights are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2005 towbars can tow safely, without damaging the vehicle, the maximum towing weight capacity is 1650kg, the minimum towing weight capacity is 1200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your model of Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1998-2004 as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.