I have tow bars on my 2+2 and Coupe. Coupe came with it fitted. Never had a query at MOT and I never thought there would be an issue. How can you have type approved accessories to a non-type approved car? One of the benefits of a kit car is the ability to modify them as there is no standard.
Derek On 29 Mar 2013, at 08:40, Jim Hearne wrote: > There is also this bit. > > "If your car was first used before 1 August 1998, your tow bar doesn’t need > to be type-approved." > > So, if your Quantum was registered pre-SVA then it's not a problem, i guess > that covers most Quantums. > So if Eddie makes it clear that they are for pre-1998 Quantums only then he > should be covered, i bought a towbar for my 1996 Mondeo that wasn't type > approved but i could have easily put it onto a later car. > > If somebody buys one from Eddie and puts it on a later post SVA/IVA car is > that his problem ? > > Jim > > > On 28/03/2013 21:06, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: >> European type approval 94/20/EC >> In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles >> up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with >> European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole >> Vehicle Type Approval. >> Non M1 vehicles, light commercial vehicles and private imports from outside >> the EEC do not need Approved Towbars; however, most car and some Light >> Commercial Vehicles such as vans commonly use the Type Approved Towbar. >> I guess the test is to ask VOSA... >> >> Regards, Martin >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6207 - Release Date: 03/27/13 >> >> -- >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Quantum Owners Group" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en >> >> IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" >> basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum >> Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or >> in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any >> person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or >> alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained >> within this or related message(s). >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Quantum Owners Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6210 - Release Date: 03/28/13 > > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > > IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" > basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum > Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in > the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any > person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged > to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this > or related message(s). > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
