Towbar fitting near oban or isle of mull

Ruari 29 · 24 July 2011, 21:42

Hi guys, im struggling to find someone to fit a towbar in the oban area, anyone had experience in? I am tempted to try diy job? Ruari

jambo · 24 July 2011, 21:44

Hi Ruari
what about trailer west down lagavullian estate?
Cheers
J

ribraff · 24 July 2011, 21:53

What car is it for?

Ruari 29 · 24 July 2011, 22:23

Thanks jambo, its a bmw 320d saloon e46

Ruari 29 · 24 July 2011, 22:32

Jambo, have you every used trail west? There is some bad feedback online about them overcharging?

jambo · 24 July 2011, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Ruari 29

Jambo, have you every used trail west? There is some bad feedback online about them overcharging?

Yes I have and my mates he maybe on the dearer side up to you to barter a bite considering the present financial climate. His work is good and he uses the best materials, I honestly haven't seen a bad job. Why don't you give Bruce B a pm and see if he knows anyone as he is local other ribnetters that maybe able to help are Tony Hill and Seaskills.
Hope you resolve the problem.
Cheers
J

SeaSkills · 25 July 2011, 06:53

I have no issues with Trail West - perhaps a bit more expensive than some, but does a good job.

You could maybe try Munros (01631 564463) or All Cars and Commercials (01631 565555)

Ian

Ally S · 25 July 2011, 08:59

Yep me too - we use trail west for all the work on our trailers and they always do a good job

donald463 · 25 July 2011, 09:46

Bought a DIY kit off the internet when I got quotes for fitting around here.
Good quality package by a well known maker came with full instructions and all parts went together like clockwork and worked out £250 cheaper. 4 hours with a mate.
Was so easy fitted another to my van.

Ruari 29 · 25 July 2011, 10:58

Thanks everyone for your advice, will try trail west for a price, was going to try a diy kit but was told I would have to remove bumper and I dont fair well with those plastic clips.
Thanks again

jambo · 25 July 2011, 20:58

Let us know how you get on as it will be of interest to others in the area.
J

Ruari 29 · 26 July 2011, 19:18

Best price ive had so far is £376+vat fitted, I can buy the same tow bar kit for £100 retail with free delivery? What to do?

actions · 26 July 2011, 19:27

Try this company for a price for DIY and get a local garage to fit. I got a witter tow bar very cheap compared to companies that specialise in the full service and my local garage fitted it and did the electrics for around £35 from memory about two years ago.

PF Jones Witter Tow bars, Westfalia Towbars, Price Promise all Tow bars. Eberspacher Main Dealer

actions · 26 July 2011, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Ruari 29

Best price ive had so far is £376+vat fitted, I can buy the same tow bar kit for £100 retail with free delivery? What to do?

What year is your car

Ruari 29 · 26 July 2011, 19:32

Bmw 320d 2003

actions · 26 July 2011, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Ruari 29

Bmw 320d 2003

Try these to see if any good for you.

3-series-compact-e46-2001-2005-swan-neck-tow-bar

3-series-compact-e46-2001-2005-detachable-tow-bar

of course there are lots of other companies all desperate for your money but i only chose these ones as they supplied mine hassle free.

Ruari 29 · 26 July 2011, 23:22

Good site, thanks

Mr Flibble · 27 July 2011, 12:42

Give it a go yourself, if you have any probs take it to a local garage they'll be able to help.
Done a few towbars to cars in my time. You'd be amazed how easily a bumper comes off. Hardest part is the electrics (tracing wiring), but many now have the straight plug in unit to the electrics.

Easiest I've done was the Terrano I currently use. 2 brackets under the bumper, hold up towbar, fit 4 bolts, sorted.

Ruari 29 · 27 July 2011, 21:53

Ive been trying to get a hold of trail west with no luck, im going to see if they will fit. If not I will be fitting myself.
Thanks for all the advice and websites

Ruari 29 · 30 July 2011, 10:55

Managed to get a hold of trail west today, they've been on holiday.