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Towing in ECO Mode

14th August 2017

All car manufacturers are now providing ECO buttons in their cars to satisfy emissions regulations. But how could this affect you when towing a caravan? The ECO or ECON button in your car is designed to put the car into the most economically runnin...
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Don't leave it until the last minute

1st August 2017

It's that time of year, the kids have broken up from school, and everyone wants to get away on their holidays. It's also that time of year when we get customers booking in to have a towbar fitted on a Friday morning when they are towing a caravan for...
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20 years in business

11th July 2017

We fitted our very first towbar on the 3rd July 1997, 20 years ago last week. Towbar Express was founded by Tom Stanforth, known to everyone as 'Towbar Tom', back in 1997. Tom has since retired, but his son and daughter still run the company. The ...
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Towbars for the new Ssangyong Tivoli

7th July 2017

We have towbars available for the Ssangyong Tivoli, and the Tivoli XLV Estate. You can select your car and find fitted prices here: https://www.towbarexpress.co.uk/towbars/ssangyong-towbars/ The towbar fitment should take around 3 to 4 hours. The Ss...
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Towbars

6th July 2017

We have towbars available in both swan neck and detachable swan neck designs to fit the Alfa Romeo Giulia. You can get a price to have a towbar fitted on our website, all you need to do is enter your reg number and postcode on our website. https://...
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Making the most of your towbar

22nd May 2017

A towbar is never really just a towbar. There are so many different accessories and towing electrics you can pair with your towbar - some of which are essential and others that are more of a bonus. Here’s how to make the most of your towbar depen...
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4 amazing cycle routes in Britain

22nd May 2017

What’s not to love about cycling? It’s healthy, eco-friendly and a great way to see the the sights of the UK. But where are some of the most iconic cycle routes? Whether you’re looking for an easy route for you and the family or a life-affirmin...
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How to prepare your car for a long journey

22nd May 2017

From visiting far away friends and relatives to travelling to your holiday destination, you’ll need to make sure your car is ready for the long journey ahead. Every summer an average of 800,000 drivers break down on the road. Here’s how to prepar...
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Safety tips for towing a caravan

22nd May 2017

So, you’ve got the right kind of driving license to tow a caravan or trailer and you’ve invested in the proper insurance, but how do you tow a caravan safely? At Towbar Express our priority is safety and security when it comes to towing, so w...
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Best places to travel with your caravan in the UK

12th May 2017

The Great British Staycation will never die because there’s just so much to see and do in the UK! That means caravanning is as popular than ever before, as it offers a freedom that package holidays just can’t offer. So whether you’re looking fo...
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