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Tow bar

Post by Guitargeorge » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:58 pm

Where is the best place to have a tow bar fitted in Burnley and what is approx cost. No electrics needed, it's just for a bike rack.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by ElectroClaret » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:01 pm

Halfords do it, don't they? (Next to Iceland). Think they may be your best bet.
Give em a ring. Don't know about the cost, though.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Sidney1st » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:03 pm

There used to be a place across the road from the courts / Lava ignite.

As for cost, depends what they need to do because some cars require more specific electrical work than others.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Clevedon Claret » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:07 pm

What car is it for?
If it's towbar only, that's maybe doable yourself? 6 bolts.

Towsure.com has a good list for most vehicles.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by FulledgeClaret » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:14 pm

PSB towing across from the crown court

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Re: Tow bar

Post by TheFamilyCat » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:18 pm

What bike rack is it? It may obstruct your number plate and/ or lights with bikes on it so you will need a light bar and therefore electrics.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Imploding Turtle » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:25 pm

Why couldn't the graduate from Tow Law get a job in America? Because he failed his Tow Bar exam. Hahahahahahahfuckyou.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Damo » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:33 pm

Be careful with tow bars. One being fitted by a non certified person can invalidate your insurance or so I'm told.
Not in Burnley but redcap garage between oswaldtwistle and Blackburn are good

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Imploding Turtle » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:35 pm

Damo wrote:Be careful with tow bars. One being fitted by a non certified person can invalidate your insurance or so I'm told.
Not in Burnley but redcap garage between oswaldtwistle and Blackburn are good
I imagine if it's fitted to the windshield by an uncertified fitter there would be problems receiving a payout.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Rick_Muller » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:43 pm

On the back of the car, which is the same wherever you are in the country...

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Damo » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:47 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I imagine if it's fitted to the windshield by an uncertified fitter there would be problems receiving a payout.
*windscreen

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Guitargeorge » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:53 pm

Thanks guys. Halfords don't do it and as I said, electrics not needed. The bike rack recommended from Halfords does not need additional lights or even a number plate as it does not obscure mine. It's for an XF Sportbrake which has an aero foil at the top of the tailgate thus precluding the more conventional racks.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Imploding Turtle » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:12 pm

Damo wrote:*windscreen

Image

Just because you're right doesn't mean i'm wrong.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Damo » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:44 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:Image

Just because you're right doesn't mean i'm wrong.
Now that I know your a yank, your trump obsession makes a little more sense

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Jeffbfc » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:47 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:Halfords do it, don't they? (Next to Iceland). Think they may be your best bet.
Give em a ring. Don't know about the cost, though.
Isn't that next to Greenland. ;)

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Clevedon Claret » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:52 pm

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hope this helps

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Guitargeorge » Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:25 pm

Thanks CC

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Re: Tow bar

Post by Imploding Turtle » Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:37 am

Damo wrote:Now that I know your a yank, your trump obsession makes a little more sense

I'm Scottish-English and I don't have a Trump obsession. I've been interested in American politics and history for 17 years.

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Re: Tow bar

Post by d1sc0 » Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:12 am

07836761398 Mobile Tow Bar Services (mts). Local guy. I have used him a few times. Best thing mobile. He comes to your home / work wherever.

No messing about waiting for lifts etc.

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