Corolla Touring Sport - Dealer fitted tow bar

[fullfathom5]

I've just had a quote from my main dealer for a detachable tow bar to be fitted to my 2019 Corolla TS. This was for 13 pin electrics as apparently a 7 pin kit is not available. The total price was £1524.99, with the labour element being £750 + VAT (6 hours)! Surely that can't be right?

Has anybody had a detachable tow bar fitted by an independent and, if so, how much did it cost and what is the situation regarding the car's warranty? Thanks!

[Hybrid21]

Does sound extortionate Keith, I'm sure there will be some informative posts re this job.

[Obsidian Estate]

Towbars do seem expensive on modern cars.

I remember my dad wanted one on his Peugeot 407 estate and it was some extortionate amount.

He didn't bother in the end.

He used to fit them for a living as he owned a caravan and camping shop, in the 90s. I'll show him the price, he'll probably wish he was fitting them nowadays.

[bunnyrabbit03]

That sounds way too expensive, even for a retro fitted towbar. Have a look here and compare the fully fitted price:

https://www.witter-towbars.co.uk

They sell both Witter and Westfalia towbars.

I have a Westfalia bike carrier for my towbar and it is very good.

[bunnyrabbit03]

I do recommend a 13 pin towbar - gives you more flexibility. 

[FROSTYBALLS]

1 hour ago, fullfathom5 said:

what is the situation regarding the car's warranty?

If a third party towbar is fitted, the warranty won't cover the installation, associated components/alterations, or the towbar. Presumably the towbar manufacturer/fitter will cover their work under some form of warranty.

[Rambler56]

There is a thread from a few months ago regarding dealer fit costs: