Fitting a tow bar to my Range Rover...
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Just spoke to my dealer to ask about getting a tow bar fitted to my 08 Range Rover. Was a bit shocked when they said it would cost about £900 including labour! Is it me or is that rather pricey? Is there a cheaper way to get a tow bar fitted (and before anyone suggests doing it myself, that's not an option as I'd definitely mess it up.)
just fitted one myself on a 54 plate , easy to fit yourself to be honest .
the hardest part is taking off the bumper .
see this seller on ebay for all the parts (towbarman01) but your still looking at about £600 just for the parts.
my dealer wanted £1300 to supply and fit so i think yours is a bargain.
the hardest part is taking off the bumper .
see this seller on ebay for all the parts (towbarman01) but your still looking at about £600 just for the parts.
my dealer wanted £1300 to supply and fit so i think yours is a bargain.
How is it going Ed?
Yes they are expensive. The Disco 3 has a slot you can fit a towbar into and removes easily with a key. Just the swan neck costs £400 + £80 for the electrics, so £900 isn't a bad price. I'm sure you can get it a smidge cheaper, but is it worth it. Can I suggest you give Guava Guildford a call. LR approved service centre / bodyshop. http://www.guavaguildford.co.uk/ They are much cheaper on labour than GS and I can get you a good price on the bar if you want, but the all incl would get you a better deal.
G
Yes they are expensive. The Disco 3 has a slot you can fit a towbar into and removes easily with a key. Just the swan neck costs £400 + £80 for the electrics, so £900 isn't a bad price. I'm sure you can get it a smidge cheaper, but is it worth it. Can I suggest you give Guava Guildford a call. LR approved service centre / bodyshop. http://www.guavaguildford.co.uk/ They are much cheaper on labour than GS and I can get you a good price on the bar if you want, but the all incl would get you a better deal.
G
Edited by Triple7 on Saturday 7th February 12:58
Hi Gareth - all well thanks - loving the Range Rover - every journey is an occasion etc. The new addition to our family seems to like it too which is handy!
I keep reading about the new XKR - 5 litres and I love the styling tweaks such as the rear lights - and trying to persuade my wife that we can run two cars (tricky because she doesn't drive). You still thinking about buying yours (or similar) back?
Thanks for comments about the tow bar, maybe Guy Salmon aren't so bad after all. For an extra £300 it really is worth my getting them to do the job - I genuinely know that I would mess it up. Re your other suggestion Gareth, appreciate it but my Rangie is going in for some other work which has been booked for a while and from a convenience perspective (they pick the car up etc) it's hard to beat. I think they will probably budge on the £900 as well if I ask.
I keep reading about the new XKR - 5 litres and I love the styling tweaks such as the rear lights - and trying to persuade my wife that we can run two cars (tricky because she doesn't drive). You still thinking about buying yours (or similar) back?
Thanks for comments about the tow bar, maybe Guy Salmon aren't so bad after all. For an extra £300 it really is worth my getting them to do the job - I genuinely know that I would mess it up. Re your other suggestion Gareth, appreciate it but my Rangie is going in for some other work which has been booked for a while and from a convenience perspective (they pick the car up etc) it's hard to beat. I think they will probably budge on the £900 as well if I ask.
Yeah, they'll do you a deal at GS. Mine goes in end of the week for it's first service. You?
Should be getting to test the new XFR and XKR in a couple of weeks.
See which one I prefer. Decisions, decisions.... 
Glad the liitle 'un is doing well.
G
Should be getting to test the new XFR and XKR in a couple of weeks.
See which one I prefer. Decisions, decisions.... Glad the liitle 'un is doing well.
G
Edited by Triple7 on Saturday 7th February 22:07
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