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Witter towbars, founded over half a century ago by Colin Witter back in 1950 are the leading UK towbar manufacturer and offer towbar fitting for 51 makes of car, from the most popular makes to the less well known. They are well known for their standards in quality reliability and price value.

With their headquarters in Deeside, North Wales, Witter Towbars have expanded over the years to provide an elaborate and effective network of over 400 fitting centers nationwide. All of which offer a wide range of detachable and fixed towbars made to fit the requirements of different vehicle mounting points and differences between models.

Offering a quality lifetime guarantee alongside their own ‘Witter shield of safety’ on all towbars, their products are of high quality and are thoroughly tested to ensure continuity. But not only do they test their products against regulation EC type approval, they also subject their towbars to extra tests to further quality and performance checks. On top of this, all towbars are created and fitted by fully qualified engineers,

Alongside their lifetime guarantees they offer lifetime guarantees and most advanced tracking system in the industry, using this help them create an ‘unrivaled’ level of quality that only they can provide, as every step of the manufacture process is monitored and recorded, ensuring quality and engineering excellence.

When fitting towbars all electrical kits are selected to fit the specific vehicle to ensure they are the most appropriate, and when offering an all in one price for the towbar, electrical kit, tow ball fitting and VAT they manage to make a stressful multiple part process simple, quick and efficient. Adding on to this Witter Towbars only offer one point of communication, ensuring their customers know where they stand.

To add to their huge list of services Witter Towbars have even teamed up with Towsafe to provide easy access to information about safe tow loads for car makes and models, matching caravans to cars to ensure no weight limits are exceeded and helping drivers avoid expensive fines and license points.

Westfalia are a well known international automotive company, renowned as the inventor of the automotive towbar as its managing director Franz Knobel invented the ball-hitch towbar in 1932. Since then its iconic 50mm design has become a standard around the world. The company is widely accepted and respected within the global market and is one of the leading manufactures in the market for trailer equipment for use with components such as trailers, carries, campers.

However Westfalia are not only known for their singular invention, they are respected as they continue to strive for better quality and innovation, offering one of the highest standards of customer service, and an impressive range of over 1,700 towbars, all designed closely with manufacturers to ensure they are a perfect fit for nearly every car make and model in Europe.

They offer multiple types of towbars, including retractable towbars, detachable towbars, fixed towbars and even offer a range of towing brackets and ball plates. Also using their continuous innovation has led them to develop cycle carriers for use alongside their fitted towbars, such as their BC 60 cycle carrier, which boasts multiple separate to purchase attachments, creating a multifunctional carrier perfect for a modern varying lifestyle.

Due to their ongoing innovation to make designs and fittings more compact convenient flexible and safer than before and quality products and service, Westfalia have been personally selected seven times in a row as the ‘Best Brand’ in the towbar category by the readers of ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ magazine along with many other awards and achievements.

Due to their overwhelming success, Westfalia have company buildings across the globe in countries such as in Germany, Poland, Russia France, Sweden, Italy and Denmark, as well as their one in the UK.

To see a timeline of the history of westfalia check out this link – https://www.westfalia-automotive.com/uk/company/history/

The electrics on a towbar control the lights on the back of a trailer or caravan and also keep vehicle electrics secure and working properly, so it important for them to be installed correctly. There are many kinds of wiring, but in the UK Single electrics and Twin electrics are the most common.

Standard single electrics – 12n,
Standard single electrics (also known as 12n) are the standard single electric fittings on many towbars, it is also the lowest requirement of wiring required by law to tow. However it does come with some restrictions on usage.

These kinds of wiring are made up on one electrical socket consisting of seven pins and are either fitted under the bumper or a car or beside the towball. This socket allows you to run your road running lights for your attachment such as a trailer or it’s lighting board.

The socket uses its seven pins to power / control different things, which are, Left hand flasher, Earth, Right Hand Flasher, Right Hand Tail Light, Left Hand Tail Light, Fog Light and Brake light. Each controlled function is linked to a specific pin which is associated to a colour. You can usually find out colour or pin coding information from the place your towbar is from, however it will be wired by your fitter at or after the time of purchase. This kind of wiring, as you may have noticed leaves no pin to connect a reverse light, which is allowed as they are not required by law, but some people do find them to be helpful.

Twin electrics – 12s
Twin electrics are similar to single electrics, as they have the same functionalities which make it legal to tow, however twin electrics add functionalities to your car that are not a legal requirement for towing, but can be beneficial for some drivers. Each of these extra features is also connected to a pin and colour on the board.

The benefits twin electrics add are, Battery charging, caravan interior light works, reversing light and fridge workings. The power to things such as fridges and caravan lighting tend to be cut off when the ignition of the vehicle is turned off, meaning it only works when the towing car is running. So a main permanent feed is needed from either the vehicle’s battery or a fuse box.

When needing a towbar fitted the vehicle usually needs to be dropped off at a garage, meaning time out of the day and no form of direct transportation. Living a busy lifestyle can be stressful enough as it is without loosing time, so if a towbar is needed but a garage installation doesn’t sound appealing it may be time to look at a mobile fitter.

TowbarFitting have a wide selection of towbar fitters, and it doesn’t matter if they’re right on your doorstep, because they will come to you. Mobile fitters are usually from a set garage who offer both in and out house installation, this kind of fitter will come to your home or workplace and fix in place your towbar while you are able to attend to your daily duties, without any inconvenience for you.

Prices for these kinds of fittings can vary greatly from £300 to £500 and possibly higher when wiring is required to be more advanced than single electrics. Things to take into account when pricing up a mobile towbar installation are things to consider much the same as a garage installation such as the price of the towbar itself, the fitting and legally required wiring and occasional required bumper cutting on the car to accommodate the towbar’s shape, on top of this labour costs have to be added. However, unlike a garage fitting, there may also be an extra cost for the initial travel, and distance of travel the fitter has to cover.

Usually, unless extremely confident, when looking for a towbar and fitter it makes sense to take the vehicle to a garage, to ensure installation will be done properly and effectively. But it can be difficult to calculate how much this will cost.

When looking at price for a towbar fitting it is wise to take into account the multiple parts of the process before taking on the investment, as depending on the steps your car requires the prices of installation can differ. Steps to keep in mind are that the towbar has to be bought, fitted, wired and sometimes the bumper of the car has to be cut to accommodate the towbar, on top of this labour costs have to be added. But having this done properly is necessary to ensure a quality fitted towbar that functions as it should.

The price of fitting a towbar depends on the car it is for, and can range from £100 – £400, prices will rarely be above or below these values. The kind of towbar will also have an effect on a price, as a standard towbar is likely to cost less that one that is foldable or detachable. Shopping around is advised as prices from garage to garage can vary greatly, which is where TowbarFitting comes in handy.

Whatever the price of your fitting, it is always better to have a towbar fitted by a garage as wiring and cutting need to be done properly to ensure they work correctly and efficiently, as lights and indicators on caravans and trailers are required by law.

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales being the largest city within the country. The Cardiff metropolitan area is said to make up over a third of the total population of Wales itself, this has helped Cardiff become a significant centre of tourism and one of the most popular visitor destinations in Wales. The rich history of Cardiff and its iconic historical and sporting landmarks such as Cardiff Castle and Millennium Stadium has helped Cardiff become one of the busiest tourist destinations within the United Kingdom.

The city was eventually awarded for its iconic sporting history when it earned the European City of Sport twice. This was due to its roles in hosting major sporting events such as 11 football games of the 2012 Summer Olympics, its fantastic range of sporting venues and its successful establishment of sporting projects.

Along with its sporting history Cardiff has developed a very well established automotive pedigree, with several car dealerships situated around the city centre and its outskirts. Cardiff is also the location of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research with is focused on making the industry and its products ever more sustainable to match the demands in the battle of emissions and global warming.

The main towbar fitting company within Cardiff is SGM towing who provide services to customers throughout South Wales and the surrounding areas, their listing can be found below with a map location and address:

SGM Towing: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/sgm-towing/

Manchester is classed as a major city within the Greater Manchester borough of England. Well known for its architecture, music, engineering and sports clubs it has become the third-most visited city within the United Kingdom. Manchester’s features influenced the city within its early development and earned it the notoriety of the ‘Worlds First Industrial City’. With this reputation Manchester has built itself as the location for the most extensive and largest Airport and Bus network outside of London within the UK. As one of the busiest transport locations in the UK, Manchester Airport has earned the highest rating available and is classed as part of the elite group of airports.

Manchester is believed to have the largest office-based work sector outside of London and is the location of many head offices for both national and global trading companies including Adidas, Google and Auto Trader. It has also has a great automotive history, in 1911 Manchester was the location for the first Ford factory outside North America. This lead to the production of over 6000 cars by 1913 making the Model T the countries biggest selling car on the market. The Ford factory at Trafford Park began to grow after the First World War and with it the number of Ford cars registered in Britain grew.

The size of Manchester and the Greater Manchester borough mean there are plenty of Towbar Fitting Services which offer Mobile and Garage based fitting services, the main ones within Manchester are listed below:

Unicorn Autos: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/unicorn-autos/
PF Jones Ltd: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/pf-jones-ltd/
Manchester Towbar Centre: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/manchester-towbar-centre/
Safe and Sound Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/safe-sound-towbars/

London is the capital of the United Kingdom. Classed as one of the most populated cities in Europe it is well known for its financial centre and host of international retailers. London is classed as a leading global city and has been measured as the most-visited city in the world based on the international arrivals. As one of the leading global cities London has developed a well established reputation as the greatest in the world for software, design and multimedia development.

London has developed one of the most major and historical transport systems in the world which includes the busiest city airspace in the world with a total of eight airports serving the London area. Combining this with the Underground rail network and railway stations including Kings Cross, Euston and St Pancras allows London to become one of the transport capitals of the world giving people easy, international and national access and a variety for methods of travel.

As one of the most popular cities, well known for its international community and wealth it is home to some of the most luxurious and prestige car dealerships such as Rolls Royce, Ferrari and Bugatti. More common dealerships such as BMW, Volkswagen and Renault for example can all be found around the city.

Towbar Fitters within London are not as popular as they are in other areas of England. However there are companies available which offer mobile towbar fitting services which make it possible to still have a towbar fitted within the London area. The listings for London Towbar Businesses can be found below:

Bishops Motors Ltd: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/bishop-motors-ltd/
ACM Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/acm-towbars/

The West Midlands is classed as one of the nine official regions within England. It contains large cities which include Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. Large towns such as Walsall, Dudley and Solihull are also located within the West Midlands. The Midlands covers a wide geographical area and includes several shires such as Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire which all have their own respective towns.

The West Midlands is known as the Birthplace of Industry and is responsible for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. This industrial heritage is still present today throughout the region with landmarks such as Ironbridge and Coventry Transport Museum. This rich history of industry and manufacture has bred the creation of several well known Automotive Manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Aston Martin which can all be found in the West Midlands. Tyre manufacturers such as Goodyear, Dunlop and Michelin all produce tyres in the region.

With such a rich heritage of automotive engineering and manufacturing the West Midlands is home to a wide range of mobile and garage based towbar fitters. Some of the most popular businesses include Fast Fit, Dynamic Performance and Tow Equipe.

Please see below for the listings of towbar businesses located in the West Midlands:

Dynamic Performance: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/dynamic-performance/
Trailer Trek: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/trailer-trek/
MTF Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/mtf-towbars/
AZ Vehicles: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/az-vehicle-services/
Towbars On the Drive: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/towbars-on-the-drive/
Maypole Ltd: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/maypole-ltd/
Towcraft: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/towcraft-ltd/
Autobars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/autobars/
CDF Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/cdf/
P&J Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/pj-towbars/
Fast Fit: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/fast-fit-towbars/
Tow Equipe: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/tow-equipe/
Anker Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/online-towbars-2/
All-Fit Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/all-fit-towbars/
Mango Installations: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/mango-installations/

Birmingham is a major city situated within the West Midlands, known as the largest and most popular British city outside of London. It has established a well founded reputation as a prominent manufacturing and engineering centre. Birmingham has become the transport hub of the West Midlands and surrounding areas with popular transport links to London and other major cities. This has influenced a growth in the city with all types of businesses choosing to base themselves within Birmingham.

Birmingham is well known for it’s car manufacturing history with Jaguar Land Rover just being one of the most popular manufacturers based in the area over the years. From this, dealerships for all major car manufacturers including Audi, Mercedes and BMW can be found in and around Birmingham. With such a high interest in the industry, many car related businesses such as Towbar Fitting have become popular.

Well established towbar businesses within the Birmingham area include: Dynamic Performance, Trailer Trek, MTF Towbars, AZ Vehicles, Towbars On the Drive and Maypole Ltd. All of these businesses offer a garage or mobile based fitting service. A link to their individual listing can be found below which will include an address and map location should you wish to contact them for further information or services.

Dynamic Performance: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/dynamic-performance/

Trailer Trek: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/trailer-trek/

MTF Towbars: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/mtf-towbars/

AZ Vehicles: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/az-vehicle-services/

Towbars On the Drive: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/towbars-on-the-drive/

Maypole Ltd: https://www.towbarfitting.net/listings/maypole-ltd/