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It's always great news when someone gets recognised for their hard work and abilities, This week we're over the moon to hear that James, our technical director and tow bar expert, received confirmation for becoming a fellow of the Institute of the Motoring Industry...

Christmas Opening Times Our hard working team do an amazing job throughout the year.  However, when Christmas arrives we are at the mercy of the manufacturers, suppliers, and the weather. All of the tow bar manufacturers and suppliers close down over the...

An essential safety critical part of your vehicle, tow bars, and their associated electrics are part of the M.O.T test. Therefore, it is a good idea to know what the M.O.T tester will be looking at and the tow bar-related reasons why your vehicle might fail its M.O.T...

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), and one model that has been turning heads is the Kia EV6. As an emblem of Kia's commitment to sustainability and innovation, the EV6 is poised to redefine the...

Introduction Towing is getting more common, whether it's hauling a caravan for a family holiday trip or moving heavy equipment for work. However, it is essential to understand that towing comes with its own set of responsibilities and safety measures. The most...

We've been having a lot of phone calls lately requesting Plug and Play tow bar wiring kits. So, I thought we should give you the information needed regarding plug-and-play tow bar wiring. Plug-and-Play means that a device can be added to a computer system with minimal...

This year’s event (2023) was hosted on Sunday the 17th of September at Evington Airfield in Yorkshire. Home of the Yorkshire Air Museum, Evington Airfield is well known as one of the top venues to hold Motorsport events. With Volvo owners, their families, friends, and...

Do you have, or are thinking about getting a leased vehicle and need a tow bar? Firstly it’s very common for leased cars and vans to have aftermarket tow bars fitted to them  Unless the leasing companies included the right to have a tow bar fitted to their...

Ebike Carriers The popularity of eBikes has led to an increase in tow bar fittings throughout the UK. The question is… Do you really need a tow bar mounted carrier, or will a cheap rear-mounted carrier from Halfords do the same job? The major difference between...

It's nearly time for the biggest and best Volvo meet-up in the UK! This year (2023) on September 17th the event will take place at RAF Elvington, near York. The Grande Torue event will see thousands of owners and enthusiasts meet up to celebrate their enthusiasm for...

We get daily calls from people looking to get a tow bar fitted the same day as they call. In most cases we aren't able to assist, here's why... Each make and model of vehicle requires a tow bar that is specific to that make and model. There is no such thing as a...

Preventing Caravan Sway You're happily singing along to your radio while towing your caravan and then... The dreaded snake begins. Caravan snaking can be nerve-racking at best, so the first thing is don't panic. You need to bring the trailer back under control, so...