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Tow bar for VW Golf

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  • 05-08-2008 3:24pm
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    bowsie casey
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    I need a tow bar on my VW Golf for infrequent towing of light boat & trailer. Is it a big job to get one ? What price can I expect to pay ? Are there "temporary" options ?


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    Stevie Dakota
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    You can figure around €300 for a fixed one or €500 for removable.


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    minxie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,064 ✭✭✭minxie


    Stevie Dakota wrote: »
    You can figure around €300 for a fixed one or €500 for removable.
    got mine fully fitted, all electrics for 250, in tuam:)


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    bowsie casey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭bowsie casey


    minxie1 wrote: »
    got mine fully fitted, all electrics for 250, in tuam:)

    For a beginner, what are "all electrics" ? Is this just the connection for trailer lights ?


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    minxie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,064 ✭✭✭minxie


    bowsie casey wrote: »
    For a beginner, what are "all electrics" ? Is this just the connection for trailer lights ?
    yip.....


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    Tipsy Mac
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    Try to get one that does not involve cutting the rear bumper of the car to fit it or it will reduce the cars reasale value to about €2.:D


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    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Tipsy Mac wrote: »
    Try to get one that does not involve cutting the rear bumper of the car to fit it or it will reduce the cars reasale value to about €2.:D

    Complete rubbish, the cut is tiny (not even on the painted bit) on the rear bumper of a golf and if you really wanted to strip towbar off the car for resale you can get the lower valance off a scrappy.

    I recently sold my golf for good money with the towbar on it. I too was only towing a small boat.


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    pred racer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Ferris wrote: »
    Complete rubbish, the cut is tiny (not even on the painted bit) on the rear bumper of a golf and if you really wanted to strip towbar off the car for resale you can get the lower valance off a scrappy.

    I recently sold my golf for good money with the towbar on it. I too was only towing a small boat.

    Dead right, I wont buy a car unless it has a towbar on it!

    call mcCabes (sp?) in portlaoise they will give you a good idea of price/options etc.


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    minxie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,064 ✭✭✭minxie


    http://www.micksgarage.ie/CarSpec.aspx?mode=drilldown&DeptID=115&Make=Volkswagen&BaseModel=&Year=&Engine=&PetrolDiesel=&TypeID=&MODEL=Golf%20IV%20Hatchback%20(Only%204X4%20(4-Motion))%201999-Oct%202003


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    daveharnett
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭daveharnett


    bowsie casey wrote: »
    Are there "temporary" options ?
    Why would you want to remove it? I know it mightn't look pretty, but think of the advantages - like people not driving 2mm from your back bumper :).


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    bowsie casey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭bowsie casey


    By the way, what are the legal requirements for trailers in terms of speed, lights, insurance, etc ?


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    aravan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭aravan


    Towfit will come to your house or place of work to fit it.
    1850 511651

    www.towfit.com

    Legal Requirements.
    Trailer must have lights. Max towing capacity is (as in all cars) stated in the owners manual in the specifications section.


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    bowsie casey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭bowsie casey


    minxie1 wrote: »
    got mine fully fitted, all electrics for 250, in tuam:)

    I am in Mayo myself - what is name of garage in Tuam ?


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    minxie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,064 ✭✭✭minxie


    bowsie casey wrote: »
    I am in Mayo myself - what is name of garage in Tuam ?
    mg garage, lavally tuam...pm if you need number :D


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    #15
    bowsie casey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭bowsie casey


    In the end, I got a McCabe towbar fitted in local garage in Mayo, Eur 200 including electrics.

    Thanks for tips


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