Amount of Towbars UK

How Many Towbars are Fitted to Vehicles in the UK?

As of 2025, there is no official data specifying the exact number of cars in the UK equipped with tow bars. However, based on industry trends and market analyses, we can provide an informed estimate.​ Estimating Tow Bar Prevalence in UK Cars The UK had approximately...
Towbar News

Towbar News

April, the month of sunshine and showers, and also the time of year when things start to heat up in the Ultimate Towbars office. It's that time of year when people dust off their caravans and head out for a well-deserved holiday. But also the time when they find their...
Van Towbars

Van Towbars

Are you looking for a van tow bar or tow bars for a fleet of vans? Ultimate Towbars supplies and installs tow bars on vans just like yours Their fitters are highly experienced at fitting tow bars to vans and can install them at your location, saving you time and the...
Towbar for Motability

Motability Towbars

The Motability Scheme enables people to get mobile by exchanging their mobility allowance to lease a new car. We get daily calls from people asking about having a towbar fitted to their Motability car. The good news is that if you're a Mobility car user, you can have...
Dedicated CanBus Towbar electrics

Why we Fit Dedicated CanBus Towing Electrics…

Two types of tow bar electrics exist: Can Bus and Universal Bypass. We don't fit Universal bypass electrics due to the unreliability and the safety issues when towing. We do fit dedicated CanBus electronics, so here's a little about them from one of our suppliers......
Towbar Price

Tow Bar Prices

How much for a tow bar? It all depends on the type of tow bar, the sort of electrics you need fitted, and who is fitting it. What we can tell you is that tow bar supply and fitting isn't cheap. With new vehicles having high-tech parts and the need for aftermarket...

March Update

Spring is starting to spring, and we’re all looking forward to brighter evenings and warmer sunny days. March is the ideal time to get your towbar fitted. It’s just before the towbar season kicks off and just before the towbar manufacturers' annual price increases on...

New Car Towbars.

We get lots of phone calls from people needing a tow bar for their new car, especially those with new models. Unfortunately, sometimes getting a tow bar is impossible because the aftermarket tow bar for the particular vehicle hasn't been manufactured yet, or is still...
Towing a Horse Box

Towing a Horse Box.

The priority when towing a horse trailer is getting your horse or horses to their destination safely. The tow vehicle needs to be in good condition and capable of towing a trailer that weighs around 1,300 kg for a single horse and 1700kg for a twin horse box with two...

Universal Towbar Wiring Warning.

As you might already know, two types of tow bar wiring can be fitted to your vehicle. Universal Wiring and Vehicle-specific dedicated wiring. Once an industry standard, Universal wiring is the old way to connect up your vehicle’s towing electrics.  Scotch Lock...
Towing Legal and Safe

Towing Legal and Safe

As we head into another summer season it's a good idea to write a little about towing laws that you need to adhere to... Towbar Type Approval All vehicles manufactured after 1989 must only use a type-approved tow bar. The tow bar needs to be fitted in exact accordance...

Hyundai and Kia Towbar Recall UK.

Hyundai and Kia Towbar Recall UK.

Hyundai and Kia have issued a warning for owners of over 570,000 vehicles across multiple models and years to park away from structures, due to a fire risk. Hyundai Santa Fe models from 2019–2023 are at risk, as are 2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Kia Carnival...

EV Tow Car Tow Weights

EV Tow Car Tow Weights

As many of you will be thinking that an all-electric car might be an option for your next tow car, it might be a good idea to look at the maximum weight they can tow. Below you will find a list showing the max tow weight of several EVs. Please note: The vehicle's tow...

Weekend Towbar Fitting

Weekend Towbar Fitting

Summer tow bar fitting. Summer is always a busy time for tow bar fitting companies. It can be weeks, and in some cases, months before a fitting appointment can be scheduled. At Ultimate Towbars we try keep fitting appointments as near to the time of booking as...

Reasons to Choose Ultimate Towbars

Reasons to Choose Ultimate Towbars

Looking for someone to fit your towbar? Here are a few reasons you should choose Ultimate Towbars... Industry-trained professional fitters will fit your tow bar. We only use approved parts. (Safe and Reliable) Our prices are very competitive when compared with other...

Fitting Your Own Towbar or Not.

Fitting Your Own Towbar or Not.

Don't Fit Your Own Tow Bar: The Risks and Pitfalls Installing a tow bar on your vehicle might seem like a straightforward task that can save you money and time. However, attempting to fit a tow bar yourself can lead to a range of issues, from safety risks to legal...

Nissan Qashqai Towbar

Nissan Qashqai Towbar

Nissan Qashqai Towbar Tow bar for the new Nissan Qashqai.   We now have available the new Nissan Qashqai towbars in fixed and detachable versions. Latest designs and Carlos tested for enhanced reliability and strength. The maximum tow weight for these tow bars is...

Pre-Travel Towbar Checks

Pre-Travel Towbar Checks

Before you hitch up your cycle carrier, trailer, or caravan, it’s good practice to do a few checks to make sure everything is legal and safe. 

The Caravan and Motorhome Show

The Caravan and Motorhome Show

The Caravan and Motorhome Show at Birmingham's NEC showcases the best in motorhomes, campervans, caravans, tents, trailer tents, and caravan holidays. As a company that likes to keep up with the latest developments in the leisure holidays industry, we sent our...