The Towbar Mechanic - Safety First
About The Towbar Mechanic
We are a well established business in Barnsley that specialise in towbars and trailers.
With advancements in vehicle technology such as complex wiring, various interior panel, exterior panel removals and also vehicle coding that often requires a battery support unit there is now much more to fitting a towbar than just drilling some holes and bolting it on.
All our work is guaranteed, we are fully insured and all work is in line with industry and ministry of transport regulations
We are proud of our reputation and will always go the extra mile to ensure our customers are safe, satisfied and happy
Dont hesitate to give us a call for all your towing, trailer and caravaning needs
Freephone: 0800 0351152
All telephone calls are recorded for training purposes.Carry out the basic safety checks shown in this video (produced by DVSA) to ensure that your vehicle and trailer are legal and perhaps more importantly SAFE!.
#towsafe4freddie
The Towbar Mechanic takes safety very seriously!You may not be aware that a trailer safety campaign has been launched following the death of a three-year-old boy.
Freddie Hussey suffered fatal head injuries when a two-tonne trailer towed by a Land Rover came loose, mounted a pavement and pinned him against the wall.
Shortly after, his parents launched a campaign with the DVSA for new safety guidelines following the tragedy in January 2014. The campaign is targeting anyone towing trailers, including horse trailers, caravans and boats.
Goverment information on towing with a car can be found here >>>.gov.uk
DVSA guidance
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published guidance to help drivers check that they’re towing safely and legally.
The guidance includes important information on checking:
- the towball and connections
- wheels and tyres
- lights and indicators
- loads and weight limits
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving, and get 3 penalty points for using a vehicle in a dangerous condition!
Freephone: 0800 0351152
The Towbar Mechanic carry in stock an extensive range of trailers for sale, trailers for hire & undertake trailer repairs. We have a large selection of towing accessories, tiedowns, cycle carriers, towing electrics, spares, security products, dash board cameras, camping and caravan accessories, we also manufacture number plates. We are happy to help with whatever you need - just ask if we haven't mentioned it !
