Actually, I vented on this subject a few weeks ago, where someone mentioned the loop in the tool kit. I saw the rear tie-down and front threaded socket, but didn't really consider attaching to just points that are on the right side of the car. I've been meaning to cut a couple of slots in the plastic under-engine shroud and attach some webbing loops so that I can get a nice, triangulated support.

Dean

: Dean,

: You do have mounting points on your new 99 or 00 Golf, they are just not as
: obvious as on most cars. At the right rear under the bumper there is a
: towing ring with a black plastic cover. Pull off the cover and you are
: good to go at the rear. The front is a little trickier. Look at your spare
: tire and the styrofoam insert that holds the jack etc. In one of the nooks
: you will find a towing eye with a threaded shaft. It's about 5" long
: and yellowish metal. Go to the right front and gently remove the small
: black plastic grill under the headlight. Inside you will find a threaded
: socket for the tow eye. It screwws in counter-clockwise. With the Golf
: there is not a lot of distance between the towers so tie-downs are
: important, especially if driving in cross winds like you'd probably
: encounter crossing the Mackinac bridge.