In times such as that ... you tell them if the tow bar was certified, it would be stated on the certification plate.
If the tow bar was not certified ... any towing related incident may mean his insurance/warranty could be void. And he should check with his insurance company/vehicle dealer ... to see what they allow .... (if they allow it)
Remind them ... that New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world that allow (in law) people to tow trailers behind their cars ... and vehicle designers have never (seldom) factored in the fitting of tow bars.
I actually have seen tow bars fitted to some cars ... that were basically bolted straight onto 3mm panel steel. (and wondered why their tandem trailer came adrift)
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