We are specialists for towbar supply and fit covering the midlands area and beyond.
When it comes to buying a towbar we have all the towbars available from all the UK major manufacturers. This is why it makes sense to come to a specialist towbars company like ourselves to buy one.
Buying a towbar is not that simple because you need to find the right one for your vehicle and one that will meet your needs.
To guarantee compatibility, towbars are frequently made especially for particular car makes and models.
To identify suitable choices, we will source the towbars that fit your car.
People think that have to buy a towbar that is made by the car manufacturer. However this is not the case. Towbar manufacturers make towbars that are compatible for all makes and models and to the required quality. These towbars are known as Type towbars.
To source the right towbar we will ask what you plan to tow. The vehicle’s weight and towing frequency will dictate the towbar’s strength and design to go for.
Are you going to pull a caravan?
We shall choose a towbar that can support a sizable amount of weight if this is the case. The same would be if pulling a trailer with your towbar.
Are you to use the towbar for a bike carrier?
If this is the main use of your towbar a lighter towbar would be suitable but the overall use needs to be evaluated.
Types of Towbars
Once this is confirmed we can help you understand the benefits of the different types of towbars available.
Fixed Towbars
Fixed towbars are permanently fixed and always in plain sight.
These types are ideal for routine towing.
They tend to be sturdy and reasonably priced.
Detachable Towbars
When not in use detachable towbars may be taken off, keeping the car looking aesthetically pleasing.
Because of detaching the towbar it is best for sporadic usage.
Retractable Towbars
When not in use retractable towbars can be hidden underneath the vehicle and saves on having to detach it.
These are ideal for easy access to and to keep the car looking good.
Flange or swan-neck style?
The flange towbar is available in both fixed and detachable styles. They tend to be made for heavy duty towing, allow the mounting of accessories like bike carriers.
Swan neck towbars can be permanent, retractable, or detachable.
Detachable towbars when not in use, the neck of the towbar may be taken off.
Swan neck towbars that are detachable have a key and may be locked. They also provide unhindered access to the boot and are thinner than flange bars.
Fixed towbars when compared to removable swan neck towbars, fixed ones are less flexible.
They are less prone to set off reversing sensors and work well with AL-KO stabilisers.
Swan neck towbars also have the option of being retractable.
Towbar fitting
To complete our expert towbar supply and fit service we run a mobile towbar fitting service as well as towbar fitting in our workshop.
Most clients choose mobile towbar fitting because it is so convenient for them.
The towbar fitting service is exactly the same apart from our fitters will call out to you to fit the chosen towbar.
Our mobile towbar fitters are available at least 6 days a week so there is no problem arranging a convenient day and time to call out.
Most of the time towbars need to be part of the vehicles electrics.
Electrical systems fall into two main types that need to be taken into account.
Our mobile towbar installers are well equipped to handle this work as well as in the workshop.
Basically there are 2 types of electrics.
7 Pin Electrics
This type is suitable for bicycle carriers and cars that need less lighting. These can handle fog lights, indicators, and brake lights.
13 Pin Electrics
This type is more suitable for large caravans and for cars with extra features like reverse lighting and internal power.
Selecting the right electrics is crucial to guaranteeing that your towed cargo conforms with all legal requirements, including the use of the emergency lights.
Many cars today come with advanced safety features like rearview cameras and parking sensors. Certain towbars have the potential to interfere with these systems, especially if they are fixed. By choosing a retractable or detachable towbar that can be hidden or removed when not in use, these problems may be avoided and the sensors can be certain to continue working.
So it’s very important to choose a professional company that provides towbar supply and fit. This is because like us we can guarantee the whole of the work including any failure of the towbar. It is unlikely that it will fail after we have installed it but it gives customers peace of mind. The guarantee given is for 12 months.