Towbars

If you are based in Bar hill, Cambridge, Comberton Fulbourn, Godmanchester, Huntington, Ely, Exning, Newmarket, Peterborough, St Ives, St Neots or within Cambridgeshire and are looking for professional and high quality tow bar installation then give CBS Cambridge a call today on 01223 563030.

Cars we have done so far: Citroen, Range Rover, Audi, Ford, BMW, VW and many more (See some of the work we have done by clicking here)

 

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All of the tow bars that we fit are mounted to the fixing points as specified by the car manufacturers.

CBS Cambridge are not tied to any one manufacturer of towbar, so unless you want to specify a particular make of towbar, we will look at each job individually and find the neatest fitting towbar for your car. We fit hundreds of tow bars at our purpose built workshops in Cambridge so we know which tow bars are the best for each vehicle. So if you are looking for a towbar installation in Cambridge then you don’t need to look any further.

CBS Automotive can supply the traditional flange tow bar, the swan-neck, the latest quick release swan-neck detachable designs and the flange detachable.

Westfalia Towbars, are the first choice for many of the world’s leading motor vehicle manufacturers which is testament to the quality of Westfalia tow bars. CBS Automotive Cambridge can supply the range of Westfalia Automatic, Retractable or Fixed tow-bars.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1WILL I NOTICE THE BENEFITS?
Most of benefits won’t be instantaneously noticeable. However, immediate benefits still include automatic fog cut out, trailer light warning against failure and automatic deactivation of original equipment parking sensors. The most important benefits of them all is reliability.
2WHAT HAPPENS IF MY TRAILER INDICATOR FAILS?
Whenever any of the left or right indicator bulbs fail on the trailer, the vehicle's indicators and dash light will flash at twice the usual rate. A text showing on the dash panel aided by some assign kits will display to warn the driver.
3WHY IS THERE NO BEEPING WHEN I INDICATED?
The C2 modules gives visual caution of trailer indicator failure indicating some dedicated towbar wiring kits instead of the contemporary beeping or operate a towing dash warning light.
4WHAT IS C2 CONTROL?
It is compulsory that the driver can check the audibility and visual functions of the trailer in Germany, Austria and United Kingdom. The complicated ultra-modern electronics in certain vehicles means the C2 control in certain kits is standard.
5WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENCES IN COLOUR WIRES TO THE SOCKET COMPARED TO STANDARD UK COLOURS?
The colours in the dedicated kit loom may conform to ISO1724.
6OF WHAT IMPORTANCE IS THE YELLOW WIRE THAT DOESN’T CONNECT TO ANYTHING?
Most 7 pin kits have an output to connect to the reverse pin on a 12S socket in case twin electrics be required. The yellow wire is usually for this purpose.
7WHAT DOES THE MICRO SWITCH OPERATE?
When towing the switch usually disconnects the car's rear fog lights and reversing sensors.
8THE DEDICATED KIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH A 13-PIN SOCKET, BUT MY CARAVAN HAS TWO 7-PIN PLUGS?
Adapters are available that will convert from a 13 pin socket into either both 12N/12S 7 pin sockets for twin electrics or from a 13 pin socket to a single 12N 7 pin socket for normal light functions.
9THE DEDICATED KIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH A 7 PIN SOCKET, BUT MY CARAVAN HAS A 13 PIN PLUG?
Adapters are available converting from 12N/12S, 7 pin sockets into both 12N/12S functions in a 13-pin socket for twin electrics or from a 12N, 7 pin socket to a 12N, 13 pin socket for normal light functions.
10WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BUYING A DEDICATED WIRING SYSTEM FROM CBS AUTOMOTIVE?
To summarise a dedicated kit:

• Is swift and simple to connect to the sockets in the vehicle.

• Comes complete with all required components and electronic modules.

• There are no conflicts with the other electronics of the vehicle.

• It has reliable and remarkable connections which continually function faultlessly for many years.

• There is no risk or damage to the vehicle wiring.

• Main dealer standard.

• Warranty.

• Experienced and qualified staff.

• Has high quality components, often original equipment.

11WHAT IS A 12N CONNECTOR ON A CAR?
The normal power required by the caravan/trailer for indicators, brake, fog and sidelights are provided via the 12N connector. This is a socket on the vehicle and a plug on the caravan/trailer.
12WHAT is THE EXTRA WIRE GOING TO A SWITCH IN MY SOCKET FOR?
Most dedicated kits have two or three extra wires going to a micro switch in the socket, this is to enable the Trailer Control Unit to recognise when a trailer is connected.
13WHAT DOES A 12N CONNECTOR LOOKS LIKE?
To identify the 12N connector, the socket cover is usually coloured black and houses 7 pins which are numbered 1 to 7. The plug is also black and has a slot that locates opposite the cover hinge of the socket. The central contact (number 7) is female in the plug.
14HOW TO CONTACT US?
Call us : 01223 563030

Email us : sales@select-cbs.co.uk

Visit us : 31b Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EB

"I recently had a detachable towbar fitted to my Peugeot 308CC. What a great job done by CBS - so neat and tidy you wouldn't even know it was there! Plus, the car was washed after the job was done and I had the benefit of a courtesy car - oh and a box of chocolates too! First class service - well done CBS."

Helen Webb

5.0
2017-06-29T10:42:41+00:00

Helen Webb

“I recently had a detachable towbar fitted to my Peugeot 308CC. What a great job done by CBS – so neat and tidy you wouldn’t even View Full →
"These guys sorted my tow bar on a 42 year old VW quickly and efficiently and at a very competitive price, would definitely use again and will recommend. Thank you"

Dianne Quinney

5.0
2017-02-12T20:56:24+00:00

Dianne Quinney

“These guys sorted my tow bar on a 42 year old VW quickly and efficiently and at a very competitive price, would definitely use again and View Full →
"Great friendly service, replaced my hands free kit very quickly and no hassle. Would defiantly recommend and will use again."

Shireen Badcock

5.0
2017-02-12T20:58:10+00:00

Shireen Badcock

“Great friendly service, replaced my hands free kit very quickly and no hassle. Would defiantly recommend and will use again.”
"You will always get a first class job done by the team at CBS Automotive at competitive rates."

Andrew Young Man

5.0
2017-02-12T20:37:10+00:00

Andrew Young Man

“You will always get a first class job done by the team at CBS Automotive at competitive rates.”
"Helpful and friendly service , love the tinting work awesome job thank you very much .."

Nichelle Townsend

5.0
2017-02-12T20:41:36+00:00

Nichelle Townsend

“Helpful and friendly service , love the tinting work awesome job thank you very much ..”
"I recently had a detachable tow bar fitted and reversing sensors by CBS, the work took a whole day. Replacement car whilst work carried out by first class technicians.So if you want a professional job on your car go to CBS Automotive."

John Lester

5.0
2017-02-12T20:44:30+00:00

John Lester

“I recently had a detachable tow bar fitted and reversing sensors by CBS, the work took a whole day. Replacement car whilst work carried out by View Full →
"Fit me in on the day I called to install a sound system I already had.. I needed a few parts but they had them on site and installed them for a very reasonable price.. I was offered tea and coffee while I waited and the boss came through and said 'it won't be a few more minutes, they are just hoovering and cleaning your car..' Customer service - level Jedi.. If I ever needed anything gadgety doing to my car again I'll go back! Thanks guys!"

Christopher Whelan

5.0
2017-02-12T20:50:27+00:00

Christopher Whelan

“Fit me in on the day I called to install a sound system I already had.. I needed a few parts but they had them on View Full →
"Just had a Parrot fitted great job friendly staff and even cleaned and hoovered my car what more could you won,t"

Graham White

5.0
2017-02-12T20:52:28+00:00

Graham White

“Just had a Parrot fitted great job friendly staff and even cleaned and hoovered my car what more could you won,t”

"Just wanted to commend excellent service from your Cambridge branch today - fitted in our urgent request on a Saturday morning, sorted the problem (electrical connection for a bike rack) and cleaned the car into the bargain. Very good value too. Thanks"

Edward Chaplin

5.0
2016-07-15T14:23:34+00:00

Edward Chaplin

“Just wanted to commend excellent service from your Cambridge branch today – fitted in our urgent request on a Saturday morning, sorted the problem (electrical connection View Full →

"After two years of Google searching and calls to Renault and Renault dealers, CBS came to my rescue and not only adjusted the factory fit handsfree mic to finally work properly, but provided refreshingly great service - coffee, biscuits, free magazine, free mug, and even an interior vacuum of my car for just 30mins of labour. I'll be back for that sub for sure now. Thanks guys!"

Steve Hoy

5.0
2016-07-15T14:29:01+00:00

Steve Hoy

“After two years of Google searching and calls to Renault and Renault dealers, CBS came to my rescue and not only adjusted the factory fit handsfree View Full →

“Great service and advice, as ever, from CBS. Knowledgeable and really helpful staff, who know more about in car audio that the vehicle manufacturer. Cannot recommend them highly enough”.

Dr B Clarke

5.0
2014-04-28T08:57:45+00:00

Dr B Clarke

“Great service and advice, as ever, from CBS. Knowledgeable and really helpful staff, who know more about in car audio that the vehicle manufacturer. Cannot recommend View Full →

"Very friendly and informed staff. Did exactly the job they said they would for the price they quoted. I trusted them with fitting a new alarm system on my Classic Porsche , and they did a highly professional job."

Phill Hill

5.0
2016-10-29T06:40:26+00:00

Phill Hill

“Very friendly and informed staff. Did exactly the job they said they would for the price they quoted. I trusted them with fitting a new alarm View Full →

"Thanks guys for hooking me up with a decent sub woofer, really sounds great. I will be telling all my friends about your service."

Larry Oliver

5.0
2016-10-29T06:54:03+00:00

Larry Oliver

“Thanks guys for hooking me up with a decent sub woofer, really sounds great. I will be telling all my friends about your service.”

"Had a new stereo fitted, brilliant service. Went in and ordered everything I needed on the Saturday had everything fitted on the Wednesday. Friendly staff, everyone offered me a Drink. Was chatting and happy to answer any questions I had. Was a fast installation and the engineer showed me how to work everything before I left. Would definitely go back and would recommend."

Katrina-Anne Bell

5.0
2016-10-29T06:32:54+00:00

Katrina-Anne Bell

“Had a new stereo fitted, brilliant service. Went in and ordered everything I needed on the Saturday had everything fitted on the Wednesday. Friendly staff, everyone View Full →
"Very helpful and friendly staff, excellent service!! Would definitely recommend!"

Hans Roopun

5.0
2017-02-12T20:54:15+00:00

Hans Roopun

“Very helpful and friendly staff, excellent service!! Would definitely recommend!”
"Fitted me in at the last minute and got the job done in good time!
Great people to deal with, it was an absolute pleasure. Dont waste time elsewhere, go straight to the experts, CBS. Thanks again."

Toby Reynolds

5.0
2017-02-12T20:59:52+00:00

Toby Reynolds

“Fitted me in at the last minute and got the job done in good time! Great people to deal with, it was an absolute pleasure. Dont View Full →
"I have used the services of CBS for supply and fitting of towbars on two vehicles and for identifying and correcting faults on two hands free mobile phone installations originally fitted by another supplier. Ten out of ten for service, speed and professionalism."

Martin Moore

5.0
2017-01-26T23:30:33+00:00

Martin Moore

“I have used the services of CBS for supply and fitting of towbars on two vehicles and for identifying and correcting faults on two hands free View Full →
"When my VW dealer fitted a replacement radio they disturbed the TomTom hard wired unit that CBS had fitted rendering it loose & no longer receiving the car's electrical supply. CBS replaced the sticky pads on the dash mount holder that the VW dealer had lost & they wired in a new lead to the dash mount to replace the one that had it's micro USB plug damaged by clumsy fitting. All while I waited & for less than £10. Highly recommended!"

John

5.0
2017-04-05T13:01:04+00:00

John

“When my VW dealer fitted a replacement radio they disturbed the TomTom hard wired unit that CBS had fitted rendering it loose & no longer receiving View Full →
"CBS Automotive fitted a new alarm to my works van, after being broken into I needed something I can hear in the house if they try again. There service was excellent. Good clean premises and a spotless work shop. Alarm fitted in the time they quoted and all very well explained to me as to how to operate the new alarm. I found the whole experience dealing with CBS a pleasure and would recommend to others."

David Heslop

5.0
2017-06-08T11:58:43+00:00

David Heslop

“CBS Automotive fitted a new alarm to my works van, after being broken into I needed something I can hear in the house if they try View Full →
"I purchased and had fitted by CBS Cambridge a Qvia dash cam and rear view camera.  I was very pleased with their initial advice. They explained how they would fit it.  Made an excellent job of it and gave excellent after sales service. I would highly recommend CBS Cambridge."

Terry Ablett

5.0
2017-06-12T00:28:13+00:00

Terry Ablett

“I purchased and had fitted by CBS Cambridge a Qvia dash cam and rear view camera.  I was very pleased with their initial advice. They explained View Full →
"Thank you so much for getting that sorted so quickly apologies for not getting back to you it was my day off yesterday. I just wanted to say a big thank you for doing such a lovely job and for the goodies."

Hannah Lee ( John Banks Group )

5.0
2017-09-05T00:18:04+00:00

Hannah Lee ( John Banks Group )

“Thank you so much for getting that sorted so quickly apologies for not getting back to you it was my day off yesterday. I just wanted View Full →
"Fitted reverse camera for my new car. I found CBS to offer excellent service , very good product and very good value for money. Excellent experience from start to finish . Staff are friendly and helpful , owner very welcoming . Reverse camera was installed professionally at fraction of price that quoted from the car dealership . CBS Offered me a curtesy car and when I collected my car it was cleaned which I did not expect . I am very pleased of the quality of the camera they have installed also the service they have provided. I have no hesitation to recomend CBS for any one seeking top quality products , excellent service and good value for money."

Dr Omar

5.0
2017-11-07T20:28:13+00:00

Dr Omar

“Fitted reverse camera for my new car. I found CBS to offer excellent service , very good product and very good value for money. Excellent experience View Full →
"Great service fast and easy to book and fast installation would recommend anyone to them as the staff were great and got a loan car fast and was out within 30mins of dropping my car off."

Michael Griffin

5.0
2017-11-07T20:37:27+00:00

Michael Griffin

“Great service fast and easy to book and fast installation would recommend anyone to them as the staff were great and got a loan car fast View Full →

I had a towbar and cycle carrier installed, I am so impressed with the hard work and efficiency with the team at CBS and I honestly think the customer service is out of this world.

Julie Harding

5.0
2014-04-28T08:59:04+00:00

Julie Harding

I had a towbar and cycle carrier installed, I am so impressed with the hard work and efficiency with the team at CBS and I honestly View Full →

CBS of Cambridge were excellent in carrying out my Parrot software update. Efficient service and courteous customer service

Graham Turner

5.0
2014-04-28T09:00:03+00:00

Graham Turner

CBS of Cambridge were excellent in carrying out my Parrot software update. Efficient service and courteous customer service

Josh (CBS Installation Technician) is a lovely chap, he really is a credit to your company

Sally Heal

5.0
2016-01-29T15:04:01+00:00

Sally Heal

Josh (CBS Installation Technician) is a lovely chap, he really is a credit to your company
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