Need to get a towbar fitted to my Skoda Kodiaq and AL recommended The Towbar Centre. Anyone got any experience or comments regarding their towbars and service.

Used them when had a problem getting my Honda fitted removable towbar to lock in place.

They sorted it out at no charge.

Hi Rhys
We have used Ambrow Trailers a couple of times and they are very good...also closer for you. They are on Barrack Road, Christchurch. 01202 479259

Regards Chris (Bournemouth)

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Rhys,


You do not mention which Kodiaq you own. I know some members had a shock as certain vehicles are not type approved and as such fitting a towbar is not a possibility.

Colin

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A modern car has to be homologated to tow. Lots of people are unaware or ignore this, especially mini drivers. The only legal indication is on the vehicles VIN plate. As explained here:

https://www.towbarexpress.co.uk/maximum-...oS2eiCosv4NU_qI

It might be worth looking at the manufacturer's own towbars. New cars have so many safety systems and you know the Skoda towbar will work well with all of them and won't set off parking sensors, blind spot warnings, anti snaking programmes etc etc,

I looked into that and after recovering from the eye watering cost of a Skoda fitted towbar, I have found that Ambrow Trailer Services (C hristchurch) fit the Skoda original wiring harness extension with a lockable/detachable swan neck towbar that ensures integration with the Skoda safety features such as you mention for a somewhat lesser cost.

...and I thought Volvo towbars were expensive!

Correct guess on Skoda dealer price. I'll check about the fridge/battery operation when its fitted; i'm sure he said that it only kicked in when the alternator was putting out 13.5+volts

Colin,
Correct guess on Skoda dealer price. I'll check about the fridge/battery operation when its fitted; i'm sure he said that it only kicked in when the alternator was putting out 13.5+volts
Rhys

We had ours factory fitted by Skoda, it cost £800, which I thought was quite good.
Dave

I've used the tow bar centre. They installed a Witter detachable tow bar on my VW, cost £600, four years ago. The detachable bit was more expensive as it consisted of two parts - a detachable base plate on which I could bolt various sized towing balls. If I recall this added about £100 to the bill. I was very pleased with the service I received.

I used Witter Tow Bars for my modern, fitted on the driveway.