I know there are almost as many threads relating to recovery points as there are different options to buy, but bear with me.

My 200Tdi is absolutely bog standard. That's how I like it - I've even put it back on 205 section tyres rather than the 235s it was on when I got it.

However, I also like to off-road/greenlane. Nothing too extreme, but I do like to push it to its limits - which means at some point I might get stuck (haven't managed to get too stuck yet, but there's always a first time!).

So, I could do with some decent recovery options. However, I want to leave the front bumper entirely as it is - complete with spoiler. I'm finding it very hard to source a solution that works, but leaves me with a stock-looking vehicle.

Any thoughts? Bowyer used to sell jack-mates, which look ideal, but I can't see them on the website anymore. Have considered steering guards, but I don't like the look or behaviour of them.

whats wrong with shackles?

The problem is what to attach them to. I did get a pair of Jate rings, but they're no good without cutting the bumper. Using the factory tie-down is like recovery with added Russian Roulette.