As of February 15, 2021, it is no longer mandatory to test the installation of tow hooks in civil motor vehicle offices. This decision gave a great boost to this type of intervention last year.

In the past, all modifications, such as the installation of tow hooks, LPG tanks, disability equipment, etc., required visits and tests at the department of motor vehicles, followed by an update of the vehicle registration documents. The new 2021 decree greatly simplifies the process of installing tow hooks and also reduces bureaucracy. However, it is necessary to keep in mind which type of tow hook to install depending on the driver’s needs, as well as the certified full-load quality of the particular vehicle.

Installation of tow hooks: now everything is easier

The Decree of Jan. 8, 2021, entitled Innovations in the matter of ascertaining changes in the structural and functional characteristics of vehicles and updating the registration certificate determines the types of changes to the structural and functional characteristics of vehicles, including with reference to vehicles with adaptations for people with disabilities, for which there is no examination and testing at civil motor vehicle offices, as well as the methods and procedures for the ascertainment and updating of the registration certificate.

Of these, item 2 includes the installation of the tow hook on international M1 and N1 category vehicles. The towbar installation procedure is thereby greatly simplified, as it is sufficient to complete the workshop/equipment manager’s self-declaration on the conformity of the installed product and the work performed.

In particular, according to the regulations, the person in charge must declare – in accordance with and for the purposes of Article 47 of the same Presidential Decree No. 445/2000 – that they have installed on the vehicle (showing license plate and chassis number) the tow hook specifying the following information: type, class, approval number, D-value and vertical load. It is also indicated that the aforementioned tow hook is among those provided for the type of operation of the vehicle and that it complies with all the regulations stipulated by the vehicle manufacturer and the manufacturer of the towing equipment, and like all other good technical requirements, applicable, especially with regard to anchorage points, fasteners and tightening torques. Finally, signage that has been worked on expertly must be placed correctly.

What are the advantages of a Deter Bolt® Exclusive screw?

DETER BOLT® EXCLUSIVE is not only an effective anti-theft device but first and foremost an element of efficiency for the entire system. This screw guarantees:

  • Impossibility of removing the screw thanks to the spherical surface and the special notches, which cannot be gripped except with the key supplied.
  • Easy assembly by using normal clutch or thrust screwdrivers, with no need to add washers or balls.
  • Significant savings on assembly time compared to normal anti-theft systems on the market, which results in a significant reduction in labor costs.
  • Possibility of carrying out regular maintenance or replacement of the panels without the need to break or tamper with the support structure.
  • A consequent reduction in assembly and maintenance costs.
  • Full control and management of the screwing/unscrewing keys.
  • Certified and approved by the best insurance companies.
  • Special rate insurance contract in ITALY with the AXA ASSICURAZIONI Company.

The features of the Deter Bolt® Exclusive

The importance and effectiveness of the DETER BOLT® system is due to the use of special keys for screwing and unscrewing.

  • The keys will have a unique coding number, or the company name, and will be sold with transfer of ownership.
  • The keys will exclusively fit the screw in question.

The screw will be designed so that it maintains its patented shape, so other BOLT® DETER keys will not allow it to be screwed/unscrewed and ensuring simplicity of application with a normal tightening force (15N/m), without the need to add balls or washers.

The head can be marked with your own brand or with your initials.

The standard range is produced exclusively with metric pitch M-8, 6g, and includes lengths between 20mm and 50mm, fully threaded. The special range is only produced upon request from the customer and includes lengths of less than 20mm or from 55mm to 100mm, partially threaded. The key will be made of 50CrV4 material hardened to HRc. 38-45 and provided with a ZINTEK 200 surface coating.