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We deal directly with every major towbar manufacturer, this means that not only we can supply and fit a wide range of high quality towbars to suit all needs and purposes, we can also offer the customer support that you expect. All of the towbars that we fit are mounted to the fixing points as specified by the car manufacturer, and are Type Approved where appropriate.

There are many factors to consider when you are thinking of purchasing a towbar. The information on this page should help you in making a confident and informed choice.

You first need to choose between a flange ball, swan neck, or detachable towbar, these are shown below:

 
  Flangeball Towbar   Swan Neck Towbar    

Please note that these images are for illustration only and the towbar on your car may not look exactly the same.

 

The most commonly used type of towbar in this country is the Flangeball where the towball is bolted to the towbar with two 24mm bolts.

This is the most versatile design of towbar because it can be used with towball mounted accessories.

  • Cheapest option.
  • Versatile.
  • Can be used with all accessories.
  • Can be used with a bumper guard.
  • Fits with all cycle carriers.
  • Can be bulky.
  • Is more likely to be picked up by parking aids.
  • Extended towball needed to use with an Al-Ko stabiliser, and some Thule cycle carriers.

Cycle carriers, stabiliser plates & bumper protection plates can all be easily fixed securely behind the towball.

The main downside is that this type of towbar is more likely to trigger your reverse parking aids if you have them fitted to your vehicle.

Some people prefer a Swan-Neck towbar where the towball is part of the neck of the towbar. This type of bar can look tidier on the vehicle but is much less versatile.

Due to the neck being narrower it is less likely to trigger reverse parking aids.

The swan neck towbar can also be used with an Alko stabiliser without the need for modification.

  • Mid-Range price.
  • Compact.
  • Compatible with Al-Ko stabilisers.
  • Less likely to be picked up by parking aids.

When fitted to the vehicle a Detachable towbar looks very similar to a Swan-Neck bar. However the beauty of this type of towbar is that the neck simply unclips when you don't need to use it, leaving little or nothing of the towbar to see.

  • Removable when not in use.
  • Appearance of the car can be unaffected.
  • Compatible with Al-Ko stabilisers.
  • No issues with parking aids.

Due to the moving parts detachable towbars have a limited guarantee, usually 2 years. The neck and mounting point will naturally wear over time, and can be expensive to replace.

 
 

We are not tied to any one make of towbar, so unless you want to specify a particaular make of towbar, we generally look at each job individually and find the neatest fitting towbar for your car. We fit over a hundred towbars a week all around the country so we know which towbars are the best for each vehicle.

Remember that towbars are not all the same, if you were to look around different companies, you would find that prices for a towbar on same type of vehicle would vary by as much as £150. This is because each company will be using different makes of towbars and different qualities of electric kits and fittings.

Also consider who is the person who will be fitting your towbar. We employ skilled towbar technicians, not anyone we can find on minimum wage. We directly employ all of our fitters, Towbar Express is not a franchise, and we don't contract out any work to third party companies. When we fit your towbar you deal directly with us from your first enquiry through to the completion of the work.

You won't find yourself buying the towbar from one company, then arranging with another company to fit it. We take care of everything for you. You certainly won't find yourself dealing with an independant franchisee, chasing someone on their mobile phone.

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Anyone can quote the cheapest prices all the time, that's easy. All you have to do is use the cheapest nastiest products, cut as many corners as possible & offer little or no customer service.

We prefer not to work like that. We've built our reputation on using quality products and offering outstanding customer service. When we quote you a price to fit your towbar we look at the best way to do the job, not the cheapest way. Of course we realise that different people have different budgets and requirements, that's why we offer a wide range of towbars sourced from every major quality manufacturer.

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The simple answer is to talk us, and we'll tailor a towbar installation to your needs, and make sure that the job is done properly by an experienced professional fitter.

 

 
 
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