Detachable towbar fitting, at your home or workplace
A detachable swan neck is our most requested towbar. Around Leicester, it is the type people ask for most.
The neck comes off when you are not towing. On most vehicles, nothing shows once it is removed, so the back of the car keeps its clean lines.
Jake fits every job himself at your home or workplace across Leicestershire and the Midlands. You do not need to drop the car at a garage. Get an instant towbar price online in seconds.
Why choose a detachable towbar?
- Out of sight. On most cars a fully invisible version is available, so the rear looks standard when the neck is off.
- Parking sensors. Once the neck is removed, it will not interfere with rear parking sensors.
- Easy to use. Most have a fully automatic release and a lock.
- AL-KO stabilisers. The swan neck shape suits the AL-KO stabiliser.
You can compare the options on our types of towbars page.
When a fixed towbar suits you better
A detachable towbar is not right for every job.
If you use bolt-on accessories, bumper plates, tow steps, or Bulldog / Snake Master style stabilisers that need a faceplate, a fixed flange towbar is the better choice. Bolt-on bike carriers also need a fixed flange.
If you are not sure, pick “Not known” on the quote form and we will advise. More detail is on types of towbars.
Detachable towbars for bike racks, caravans and trailers
Most towbar bike racks clamp on to the towball, so they work with a detachable swan neck. Carriers that bolt on to the towbar need a fixed flange instead. We supply and fit the towbar and electrics, not the rack itself. See towbars for bike racks.
For towing a caravan or trailer, a detachable swan neck is still a proper towing option on vehicles that have one available. We will confirm the right towbar and electrics for your vehicle when we quote. Related: Towbars for towing a caravan.
Electrics to go with it
We usually fit dedicated electrics with the towbar. Dedicated kits plug into the vehicle at the manufacturer’s intended points, keep built-in safety features working while towing, and can switch off parking aids when something is plugged in. Where coding is needed, we do it as part of the fitting.
On many cars the socket folds up behind the bumper when not in use. As one Google review put it: “you would not know that the car now has a Towbar, the electrics even fold up behind the bumper.”
Read more on car-specific (dedicated) electrics and our 7-pin or 13-pin towbar electrics guide.
Brands we fit
We mainly fit Tow-Trust, plus Brink, Oris, ConWys, ECS and other quality brands suited to your make and model.
Recent detachable towbar fittings
Here are some recent towbar fitting jobs from our gallery:
- Ford Puma (2023) — detachable towbar and 7-pin electrics
- Audi Q6 e-tron — detachable towbar and dedicated 7-pin electrics
- BMW 4 Series — detachable towbar and 13-pin electrics
- Land Rover Defender (2025) — detachable towbar and 13-pin electrics
- Toyota C-HR — Brink detachable towbar and 7-pin electrics
- Ford Kuga (2019) — detachable towbar and 13-pin electrics
- Land Rover Discovery 5 — detachable towbar and 13-pin electrics
More examples are on our work. We are proud of a 5.0 rating from 29 Google reviews (as of October 2026).
How it works
- Get a quote on the instant towbar price page.
- We order the parts made for your exact vehicle.
- Jake fits the towbar at your home or workplace, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Most vehicles take a couple of hours.
- You pay by cash or bank transfer on completion. Prices include VAT.
- Every fitting has a 12 month guarantee.
FAQs
How much does a detachable towbar cost to fit?
It depends on your vehicle and the electrics, so we quote each job. Get an estimate on the instant price page; we confirm the exact price before booking.
Is a detachable towbar as strong as a fixed one?
It is built and approved for your vehicle in the same way. We will recommend fixed or detachable based on what you tow or carry.
Can I use a bike rack on a detachable towbar?
Yes, if the rack clamps on to the towball. Bolt-on racks need a fixed flange bar.
Will a detachable towbar set off my parking sensors?
Not once the neck is removed. Dedicated electrics also switch off parking aids while towing.
How long does fitting take?
Most vehicles are done in a couple of hours.
Ready to book?
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