Sorry if this has been asked many times.

I have a 2014 R Line and decided to add a towbar, upon contacting VW was told I would need to upgrade the cooling fan and a huge expense. In total for a Westfalia towbar, electrics and fan upgrade, I was told it would be £2000.

I decided to dig a little further and contact some independent companies and they actually install the original OEM towbar, electrics and code the vehicle, and this can be done for £680 all in. All three independent companies said this was just scare tactics by VW and unless I was driving across the desert in 40 degree heat then it would not be an issue.

I will not be towing anything big, just a rear thule box or small trailer but I am concerned that when i come to sell it, it will come back to haunt me.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Mark