Towbar Installation Perth | Wangara Towing Specialists

Whether you’re hitching up a caravan, towing a boat, or just need a bike rack on the back of the family wagon, getting the right towbar fitted properly makes all the difference. Tom’s Towbars in Wangara supply and fit quality towbars for all types of vehicles; from small hatchbacks to heavy-duty 4WDs, and we back every installation with our workmanship guarantee.

We’re based at 1 Pappas Street, Wangara, and we look after customers right across Perth’s northern suburbs.

What type of towbar do you need?

Not every towing job is the same, and not every towbar is built for the same load. We fit towbars for all use cases, and we’ll help you work out which one suits your vehicle and what you plan to tow.

Class 4 - Heavy duty towing

Class 4 towbars are built for serious towing. Rated from 1,400kg up to 3,500kg braked, they suit 4WDs, large SUVs, utes and wagons.

This is for you if you’re towing a caravan, boat, horse float or other heavy trailer.

Class 2 - lighter vehicles

Class 2 towbars are the right fit for smaller vehicles and lighter loads. Sedans, hatchbacks and compact SUVs towing up to 1,200kg braked.

Perfect for a box trailer, jet ski, camper trailer, or a bike carrier for the weekend.

Towing with a European or EV/Hybrid vehicle?

Tom’s also fit towbars to European vehicles and most electric and hybrid cars.

Towbars for European vehicles

European vehicles like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo often have specific fitment requirements that need a bit more know-how than your average Japanese or Korean model.

Our team is comfortable with European makes and we can source the right towbars and wiring solutions to suit them properly.

Towbars for EV/Electric and Hybrid vehicles

Tom’s fits towbars to all major electric and hybrid makes; including Polestar, BYD, MG, Kia EV6/EV9, Hyundai IONIQ, Toyota hybrids and more.

*Please note we don’t currently fit towbars to Tesla vehicles.

We can setup your complete towing solution

A towbar is just the start. If you need the full towing setup, we can sort out everything from there — trailer wiring (7-pin or 12-pin), Anderson plugs, and electric brake controllers for heavier loads. Tell us what you’re towing and we’ll make sure you’re set up properly from day one.

Quality Towbars, properly fitted

We supply and install quality Australian towbars. Every installation is carried out by our experienced team and backed by our workmanship guarantee.

We know towing

From a small family car towing a bike carrier on weekends, to a Hilux set up for a 3,500kg van, we've done it all. If you're not sure what you need, just ask; we're happy to talk it through.

Everything in one place

Towbar, wiring, tow ball, brake controllers - we can handle the whole job so you don't have to coordinate multiple workshops.

Located in Wangara

Our Wangara workshop is easy to get to for customers across Perth's northern suburbs.

Frequently asked questions

What types of vehicles do you fit towbars to?

Almost anything. We fit towbars to most passenger vehicles, 4WDs, SUVs, utes, electric and hybrid cars as well as light trucks and commercial/fleet vehicles.

If you’re unsure whether we can cover your make and model, get in touch and we’ll let you know!

What's the difference between a class 4 and class 2 towbar?

Class 2 is rated to 1,200kg braked and suits lighter vehicles including sedans, hatchbacks and small SUVs towing trailers, bikes, jet skis or small campers.

Class 4 covers 1,400kg up to 3,500kg and is the right choice for 4WDs, large SUVs and utes towing caravans, boats or horse floats.

Not sure? Let us know what type of vehicle you have, and what you need to tow and we can provide guidance on safe, secure towing anywhere in Australia.

Do you fit the wiring and electrics as well?

Yes. We can supply and install a complete towing electrical setup including 7-pin or 12-pin trailer plug wiring, Anderson plugs, and electric brake controllers.

Can you fit a towbar to my electric/EV or hybrid car?

Yes. We fit towbars to all major EV and hybrid makes including Polestar, BYD, MG, Kia, Hyundai IONIQ, and Toyota hybrids.

Currently, the only EV we do not support is Tesla.

How long does it usually take to install a towbar?

Most installations are done in a few hours. The exact time depends on your vehicle and whether you’re having wiring or accessories fitted at the same time. We’ll give you a clear timeframe when you book.

Are Tom's towbars covered by any warranty?

Yes. The towbars Tom’s supplies come with a product warranty from the manufacturer. On top of that, our installations are covered by our workmanship guarantee; so you’re covered on both the product and the fitting.

Will an aftermarket towbar void my car's warranty?

This is probably the most common concern people have, and it’s more nuanced than dealers often let on.

Under Australian Consumer Law, a manufacturer or dealer cannot void your vehicle warranty simply because you’ve had an aftermarket accessory fitted by an independent workshop. They would need to demonstrate that the accessory or its installation actually caused the fault being claimed – and a properly installed, ADR-compliant towbar is very unlikely to do that.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been clear on this. If a dealer tells you that fitting an aftermarket towbar will void your warranty, it’s worth asking them to put that in writing – because in most cases, they can’t back that claim up.

Ready to get your towbar fitted?

Let us know your vehicle make and model and what you’re planning to tow and our friendly team will get back to you with everything you need to know.

You can also drop in anytime during business hours at our Wangara workshop – an easy drive from most of Perth’s northern suburbs and if you’re passing through from regional WA or interstate, we’re only 10 minutes from the freeway.