Getting a towbar fitted should be simple and hassle-free. The Towbar Man is a mobile towbar fitter covering the Midlands. Jake, our fitter, comes to your home or workplace. You deal with Jake from your first email to the finished job. Jake has over 18 years’ experience in the towing industry, so your vehicle is in safe hands.
If you are planning your day around your appointment, it helps to know what to expect. Here is a guide to how long the job takes and exactly what happens on the day.
How long does a mobile towbar fitting take?
For most vehicles, a mobile towbar fitting is done in a couple of hours. The work is done right where your car is parked.
However, some vehicles can take a little longer. Things that can add time include taking the bumper off, a more complicated rear end, or a car that needs coding. Where your car needs coding, we do it as part of the fitting process. Everything is fully tested before we leave so you know it is ready to use.
Booking and the arrival window
When your booking is confirmed, we give you an arrival window of about an hour. This helps you plan your day without having to wait around all morning or afternoon. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. We cover towns across the Midlands, including Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Coventry.
We need a suitable space to work. Somewhere safe to park, like a driveway or a work car park, is ideal. Level, safe access makes the job much easier and safer for our fitter.
Do you need to be there the whole time?
No, you do not need to be there the whole time. We just need access to the car and the keys at the start and end of the job. You can carry on with your working day or stay inside while the work is completed.
What happens during the job?
Once Jake has the keys, he gets set up and fits your chosen towbar, whether you opted for a fixed flange, fixed swan neck, or detachable swan neck style, along with your electrics, such as 13-pin dedicated electrics.
Where the bumper needs to come off, or wiring needs to run into the car, that is all part of the job. If your car requires coding, this is completed as part of the service.
Testing and showing you how it works
Before packing up, Jake tests everything to make sure the electrics and towbar are working correctly. If you have chosen a detachable neck, Jake can show you how to put it on and take it off.
Payment on completion
Payment is made on completion of the job. You can pay by cash or bank transfer. We do not take card payments.
Our 12 month guarantee
For your complete peace of mind, every fitting comes with a 12 month guarantee. Have a look at the FAQ for more answers to common questions.
Get a price
Ready to get started? Quotes are free and carry no obligation, and we aim to reply within 24 hours. You can get an estimated fitted price including VAT by visiting our instant price page and entering your vehicle registration and postcode. You can also message us on WhatsApp or email sales@thetowbarman.com.