Aftermarket removal/foldable tow-bar

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Aftermarket removal/foldable tow-bar

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Howdy,

A buddy of mine just bought himself a new Golf 7.5 TDI.

He wasn't in the mood to spend another R17k on the towbar and is now looking for an aftermarket alternative.

Any recommendations for a good place to visit to have one fitted? I don't think he's set solely on the removable/foldable option but that would be first prize.

Thanks
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Aftermarket removal/foldable tow-bar

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I put a "gooseneck" towbar on my Jetta Mk6, done by VagSpec. Came to just over R5K. They did a really good job. It's not a removable one though. That would've been approx R1.5K dearer.

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Thanks bud. This looks very good. I'm sending him the details now.

Which branch did you have this done at?
2016 Golf 7 Tyre Devourer
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP :-(
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
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Pleasure!

I had it done at the Randburg branch.


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fiex wrote: Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:14 am Pleasure!

I had it done at the Randburg branch.


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Coolness. Thank you sir. Most appreciated.
2016 Golf 7 Tyre Devourer
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP :-(
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
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fiex wrote: Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:14 am Pleasure!

I had it done at the Randburg branch.


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Forgot to ask. How long did the job take?
2016 Golf 7 Tyre Devourer
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP :-(
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
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Only a day, together with a minor service!


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Ok cool. Will pass the message on.
2016 Golf 7 Tyre Devourer
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP :-(
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
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