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The UK has some of the best cycling routes but sometimes riding your bike to them is a little bit too hard work. Hence the need to have a bike carrier. The biggest benefit of using a tow bar mounted cycle carrier over a strapped on carrier is that you don't end up...

Can I have a tow bar fitted to my lease car? We often get calls from customers asking about fitting a tow bar to a leased car, so here is what you need to know... Firstly, you must inform the lease company that you intend to get a tow bar added to the vehicle and you...

Firstly we can assume that prices across the industry will increase during the first period of 2022. This is due to increased wholesale steel prices and to the global price rises from increased inflation and interest charges. The supply chain delays that we saw in...

Winter is coming but people still need and want to tow their caravans andtrailers. So what things do you need to know before towing in the UK during winter? Pre-Trip Tips Before hitching up and heading off on a journey always check what theweather prediction is for...

We get lots with questions from customers regarding buying a tow bar, so here's our top ten tow bar questions and the answers. 10. Do I need to tell my insurance company that I've had a tow bar fitted? Yes, we reccomend telling your insurace company. A tow bar is...

It's the time of year when tow bar fitters manage to take a breath and relax a little after a hectic summer of fittings. It's also a great time to have a tow bar fitted to your vehicle. New Towing Regulations New government license regulations now allow you to tow a...

The need for people to take an extra test to pull a large trailer or caravan is due to end on the 20th of September. The law is going to change later in 2021. It will mean that if you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997, you’ll be allowed to tow trailers...

Thinking of getting a tow-bar mounted bike carrier? Make sure you read our quick guide below. Choosing a Cycle / Bike carrier for your electric bike. Before choosing your bike carrier you need to consider the weight of your electric bikes, on average an electric bike...

Electric vehicles are becoming extremely popular, with a government target to end the sale of petrol and diesel-powered cars by 2030. (The UK's transition to electric vehicles. (www.theccc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-UKs-transition-to-electric-vehicles.pdf)...

As you might know when a new vehicle model is made it takes time for tow bar manufacturers to design and develop a new aftermarket tow bar. In fact, the tow bar development and production is only one part of the tow bar package. New vehicles also need a...

We've had another hectic week at Ultimate Towbars, Summer has arrived at last and everyone seems to want a tow bar so they can get out and make the most of our lovely weather. This week we've had a few requests from people struggling to find a tow bar or tow bar...