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Hubby got quoted £643.02 (Western Towing) for a tow hitch to be fitted.

Surely they cannot have risen in price that much in 3 years? We only paid about £250.00  fitted, on site at hubby's work.

Company car and they won't allow us to fit one ourselves, has to be done professionally.

Can anyone suggest some place cheaper than Western Towing. Gulp!

Many Thanks

I used Towbar Express last year, they were helpful and quick to reply to my questions and they were also cheaper than my local chaps, I'm still waiting for a quote from one of the local firms.

Rob

We have an Audi A3 Sportback

We used Britannia Towbars in Bristol. They did a nice tidy job of fitting one on our Mondeo. They were slightly more money than a Gloucester based mobile firm I was recommended to use but, although I could be wrong, I thought it better to have a fixed location in case there was a warranty issue.

BB

What's the difference between a Swan Neck and an ordinary tow hitch? Both will fit the caravan tow hitch I hope.

Thanks to everyone who replied.

Hubby is still shopping around.

I also forgot to mention it's a 2011 model

Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 05/7/2012

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No price is about right.
Gone are the days of just simply bolting a tow bar on. Now you often need to fit a replacement rear bumper protection beam and modify the rear bumper, plus the vehicle electrics need reprogramming to accept the trailer electrics.

And if you think that is expensive try looking at BMW prices!!

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