Have you ever wondered why there is a small square panel on your car’s bumper? Here’s all you need to know about tow eyes and how they may make towing vehicles much safer. How Two Eyes Work. If you drive a truck or a similar heavy-duty vehicle, your front grille most likely has a large metal hook (or two) that connects the truck to a tow strap. However, small cars cannot have large hooks dangling from their front bumpers.That’s when the tow eyes appear.

Simply remove the little plastic cover to reveal a little grooved hole. Screwing a tow hook into that slot provides a secure point from which to pull and tow the car.
Attempting to connect a tow wire to any other part of your bumper is a formula for disaster and may result in major damage to your car.
Are There Two Eyes On The Back Bumper?Typically, there are two or more eyeballs on the back bumper. Next time you get in your car, take a moment to locate all of your two eyes.

Knowing their exact locations could be very handy if (knock on wood) you find yourself in a tricky situation requiring a tow. When transporting a car to a safe location, the last thing you want to do is do further harm to the vehicle.