How much is it to get a towbar fitted?
Towbar installation costs depend on your vehicle, towing capacity and the Towbar you choose. On average, aftermarket Towbar prices cost anywhere from $400 up to $1,000 or more.
Can I fit my own tow bar UK?
Can I fit my own towbar? The short answer is no. Unless, of course, you are a professional fitter. You can purchase your towbar, vehicle-specific electrical kit and towbar fitting in one simple package from Witter Towbars and even have it fitted at a time and place to suit you.
Do Kwik Fit do tow bars?
Whether towing a horsebox, caravan or boat, transporting bicycles or using a trailer, Auto Fast Fit has the tow bar for the job: Auto Fast Fit have been using Bosal and Steinhof for many years. With our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Our relationship with Bosal and Steinhof has stood the test of time.
Can a towbar be fitted to any car?
If you already have a towbar and want to transfer it onto another vehicle, technically it can be done – if you are transferring it to the exact same make and model. However, it needs to comply with EU regulations, be type-approved and in good working condition.
Why are tow bars so expensive?
Purchasing a towbar and wiring kit can cost hundreds of pounds. You may wonder why you have to pay so much? The costs mostly cover the technical development, testing and production of the towbar.
Are towbars part of mot?
MOT tests include towbars if you have one attached to your car, as these are considered to be essential items to ensure your vehicle is road safe.
Can I tow a broken down car?
When is it okay to tow another car? The most appropriate time to tow another car is when it has broken down and is either causing an obstruction or is in a dangerous location and needs to be towed to a safer spot. Towing another car has inherent dangers and you should keep that journey to an absolute minimum distance.
How do I know if my car can tow?
Towing capacity formula
- Find out curb weight (on VIN sticker).
- Add the weight of passengers, fuel, and cargo to the curb weight.
- Subtract this number from your vehicle’s GCWR ( you may have to look this up using your VIN if it’s not on the door sticker).
- This is your max towing capacity.
Can you put a tow bar on any car?
Without much hassle, you can attach a tow bar to your own vehicle, making it easy to secure your car to your towing vehicle. You have to be cautious in attaching the tow bar, however, and ensure that your other vehicle is capable of safely towing your car.
Where can I get a towbar fit in the UK?
Towbars UK are one of the South-West’s Leading Towbar fitters. Offering both mobile fitting services as well as fitting services in our premise at Cullompton, Devon. Our mobile fitting service allows you to have your Towbar fitted at home or at your place of work, we ensure that your towbar is expertly…
How long does it take for towbar fitter to arrive?
Once our fitter arrives with you, he will confirm that everything is ok with your car and selected towbar options. Fitting a towbar takes anything from one to four hours depending on the make and model of your vehicle, and electrical option. For your convenience you can specify a morning or afternoon arrival time for our engineer.
What kind of wiring do I need for a tow bar?
After you have chosen a type of towing electric socket you will need to decide on tow bar wiring kit, there are 2 types, universal wiring kits (fits all vehicles) and dedicated wiring kits (fits specifically to a single vehicle). Then all you need to do is fit it to your vehicle.
Can a Witter towbar be given a life time guarantee?
Only when the VCA are satisfied that we have met all of the criteria of the EC regulations, will they then grant us EC Type Approval for that particular towbar. Therefore we can give every Witter Towbar our life time guarantee. Choose your vehicle manufacturer to find out which towbars are suitable.