A bit of DIY on the weekend is in our blood as Australians. The backyard deck, the kitchen reno – we love to stand back and admire our own handiwork.
But what about a DIY towbar installation? Should you roll up the sleeves and give that a crack?
Well, there’s nothing stopping you. You can head across to the Speedy Online Store, buy a towbar for your vehicle and we’ll get it shipped out to you. You can install it yourself, and we’ll even answer any questions you have along the way.
However, there are bonuses to getting a professional towbar installation done. Letting the experts take care of it can save you time, money and stress.
Here’s why.
It’s the Safer Option
At Speedy, we install over 500 towbars a month. They’re part of our DNA. There’s an overwhelming amount of expertise and precision that goes into your install. We deal with any problems that arise then and there, so there’s no delay in your getting to use your towbar. Above everything else, towing safety is our priority.
You can rest assured your towbar will be installed correctly and safe to use from the moment we complete the job. We’re so confident in that, our towbars come with a lifetime warranty. That’s worry-free towing for you!
Correct Electrical Wiring
Vehicle trailer electrics are getting more advanced. A towbar installation is more than whacking on a towbar – there is often complex wiring that needs to be done correctly. From your reverse sensors and blind spot monitoring capabilities, to your brake controllers, lights and stability and safety systems, it all needs to be wired correctly if your towing experience is going to work as it should, be 100% safe and be compliant with the rules and regulations.
You don’t want a dodgy DIY wiring job hanging over your head. When you hit the brakes, you want to be confident your electric brake controller is going to kick in and your brake lights are going to work. Having your wiring done professionally by Speedy Towbars means it’s tested before we leave the job. It’s also backed by our lifetime warranty, so you’re always within reach of a solution if minor problems occur.
Compliance
When you buy a towbar in Australia, it needs to meet the Australian Design Rules (ADR). That means being rated for the weight your vehicle can tow, fitted with compliance stickers and installed to the right standard.
A DIY towbar job might seem fine on the surface, but if something goes wrong, your insurance and vehicle manufacturer might not be so forgiving. Having your towbar professionally fitted takes the ‘if’ out of such situations. A Speedy Towbars installation won’t void any new car warranty or your insurance, and the fact we stand by our products and installation with a lifetime guarantee means we’ve got your back in tricky situations!
Towbar Longevity
Your towbar should be a one-time investment. If it’s installed properly, and provided it’s used correctly, it’ll last the life of the car and perform as it should for that entire time.
When a professional installs your towbar, you’re set up for years of reliable towing. There’ll be no premature wear and tear and far fewer headaches down the track. No matter what kind of tracks you drive!
Less Stress
Your quick weekend project of a DIY towbar install could turn into a weeks-long nightmare. Stripped bolts, missing tools, wiring confusion, crawling under the car for hours – it can all amount to a lot of stress.
Professional towbar installers do this every day and have all the right tools on hand. They get the job done fast and correctly without cutting corners. Keep your heart rate down and get a pro to do the work for you!
Speedy Expertise and Best Practice
We’ve fixed up some doozy DIY towbar installations here at Speedy Towbars. Our philosophy is get it done right and get it done once – and you don’t always achieve that when you perform your own install.
The Speedy team has fitted thousands of towbars across just about every make and model on Australian roads. We use the latest tools, follow ADR best practice and give you all the compliance documentation.
We’ve got a mobile towbar installation service too. One of our techs will come to you, whether you’re at home or the office. You sit back, and we’ll take care of the install for you! You can see why more Aussies trust Speedy to get them towing safely.
Contact Speedy Towbars for a Professional Towbar installation
Let’s get your towbar installed right the first time. No safety risks, no electrical dramas and no compliance issues. Just a Speedy Towbars service that has over 1400 five-star ratings on Google.
Contact Speedy Towbars today and let’s get you towing with confidence. You can ring us on 1300 SPEEDY, or pop into our Speedy Towbars Everton Hills branch or our Slacks Creek towbar workshop. See you soon!
Jordan is the co-owner of Speedy Towbars and a trusted source of towbar knowledge for Queensland drivers. When he's not installing towbars, he treasures time with his family and hitting the road for caravanning adventures!