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25/10/2007 at 9:08pm
 Location: MANCHESTER
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Hi I live in manchester and I have just purchased a new shap Range rover, does anyone know of a garage that fits towbars to range rovers. The quotes I am getting at present are quite high......


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Try Peter Bowman in Bury but I am not sure that you will get a towbar fitted to a Range Rover cheaply. Bowmas offer an excellent service, and a lifetime warranty on the materials and fitting but be warned if you bend it by hitting something with it they will not repair it under warranty.

 



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26/10/2007 at 8:47am
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landranger services in atherton (01942 888200)

ask for martin, this family run business is second to none for servive and knowledge.



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26/10/2007 at 12:21pm
 Location: north lincs
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if its a new range rover I would assume (dont quote me ) that the electrics just plug in on a connector so fitting it should be quite easy to DIY - as for the parts try RIMMER bros of lincoln they do mail order and are an offical landrover parts dealer so it will be a proper one and wont invalidate your warranty

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26/10/2007 at 1:01pm
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: Swift Corniche 20 4 & Freelander 2
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We had a towbar fitted by Tow Bar Express yesterday to our Landrover 2, they are mobile and travel all over the no is 08001444086.  They fitted the Witter towbar and we paid £200 for an Alko towball it is £16 extra.  They were very good and very prompt.  They were cheaper than anyone else as they do not have to charge VAT.

 

 



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26/10/2007 at 1:02pm
 Location: Walsall
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Quote: Originally posted by KIWI1 on 26/10/2007

We had a towbar fitted by Tow Bar Express yesterday to our Landrover 2, they are mobile and travel all over the no is 08001444086.  They fitted the Witter towbar and we paid £200.  For an Alko towball it is £16 extra.  They were very good and very prompt.  They were cheaper than anyone else as they do not have to charge VAT.

 

 




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26/10/2007 at 6:32pm
 Location: Scottish Borders
 Outfit: Dandy Destiny & Kia Soul
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Hi Karen

Do you think they will come to Scotland, LOL.... just been quoted £300 all but a fiver for towbar on my Fiat Panda

Barbara



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27/10/2007 at 7:57pm
 Location: MANCHESTER
 Outfit: ELDDIS AVANTE 505
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Quote: Originally posted by 8342mat on 26/10/2007

landranger services in atherton (01942 888200)

ask for martin, this family run business is second to none for servive and knowledge.


Thanks i know martin quite well he services both my disco and range rover but doesnt fit towbars, agree though his service is second to non.


29/10/2007 at 7:05am
 Location: NE Lincs
 Outfit: Buccaneer Caravel - Range Rover
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Quote: Originally posted by carlofbrigg on 26/10/2007
if its a new range rover I would assume (dont quote me ) that the electrics just plug in on a connector so fitting it should be quite easy to DIY - as for the parts try RIMMER bros of lincoln they do mail order and are an offical landrover parts dealer so it will be a proper one and wont invalidate your warranty

rimmer bros link

You are correct in that they are plug in, plus a little bit more. But the car has to be 'coded' by the dealer for the car to recognise a towbar is fitted. Quite common with new cars these days.

 

 



29/10/2007 at 9:24am
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I bought mine from Towequipe for a Terrano ll. Great service, brilliant price and free advice for fitting it yourself. They also list a Fitter network. I saw one for Chorley, Lancs. The Range Rover choice is a large one. All with full kit options.
 ( bfurphy. Fiat Panda prices without fitting: Swan neck £79, detachable £151 inc electrics)

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29/10/2007 at 2:05pm
 Location: Scottish Borders
 Outfit: Dandy Destiny & Kia Soul
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Hi Gowerray

Thanks for that bit of info, but I would have to get it fitted, unfortunately OH diy skills dont go past laminate flooring, You have given me food for thought thanks again

Barbara



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29/10/2007 at 2:30pm
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Hi Barbara,
                You (or your OH) can have a look at what work is involved in fitting it to a Panda here . That's another good thing about Towequipe, loadsa info. You will have to scroll down the PDF a bit to find your model (2 or4wd) but the info is there. Glad to be of help.
     With our Terrano thing it was simple to fit as the mounting brackets with holes were built into the chassis. 10 minutes to fit the towbar, hour for the wiring and 8 months later,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, still haven't got round to fixing the interior panels back properly. Can't rush these things



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