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How Much Does a Towbar Cost in South Africa? 20...

Real towbar prices in South Africa for 2026: fixed, flanged, step and detachable towbars, what the wiring harness adds, and what is not included.

How Much Does a Towbar Cost in South Africa? 20...

Real towbar prices in South Africa for 2026: fixed, flanged, step and detachable towbars, what the wiring harness adds, and what is not included.

Trailer Sway: What Causes It and How to Stop It

Trailer Sway: What Causes It and How to Stop It

Trailer sway — that side-to-side fishtailing motion that builds up rather than settling down — is one of the more unsettling things that can happen while towing. It's also largely...

Trailer Sway: What Causes It and How to Stop It

Trailer sway — that side-to-side fishtailing motion that builds up rather than settling down — is one of the more unsettling things that can happen while towing. It's also largely...

Drawer Systems: Getting Your Vehicle Organised for Touring

Drawer Systems: Getting Your Vehicle Organised ...

If you've ever packed a vehicle for a camping trip and spent ten minutes digging through loose gear in the boot to find one thing, a drawer system solves exactly...

Drawer Systems: Getting Your Vehicle Organised ...

If you've ever packed a vehicle for a camping trip and spent ten minutes digging through loose gear in the boot to find one thing, a drawer system solves exactly...

Nudge Bars vs. Side Bars: What Each One Actually Protects

Nudge Bars vs. Side Bars: What Each One Actuall...

Nudge bars and side bars are two of the most common accessories fitted to bakkies and SUVs in South Africa, and they get lumped together a lot — but they're...

Nudge Bars vs. Side Bars: What Each One Actuall...

Nudge bars and side bars are two of the most common accessories fitted to bakkies and SUVs in South Africa, and they get lumped together a lot — but they're...

How to Check Your Vehicle's Legal Towing Capacity in South Africa

How to Check Your Vehicle's Legal Towing Capaci...

Before you hitch up a trailer, caravan, or boat, it's worth actually knowing what your vehicle and licence are legally allowed to tow — not just what the towbar itself...

How to Check Your Vehicle's Legal Towing Capaci...

Before you hitch up a trailer, caravan, or boat, it's worth actually knowing what your vehicle and licence are legally allowed to tow — not just what the towbar itself...

Technicians fitting a roof rack accessory to a Toyota Fortuner

Will an Aftermarket Towbar Void Your Warranty? ...

It's one of the most common questions we get: "If I fit an aftermarket towbar, will the dealer refuse to honour my car's warranty?" It's a fair worry — for...

Will an Aftermarket Towbar Void Your Warranty? ...

It's one of the most common questions we get: "If I fit an aftermarket towbar, will the dealer refuse to honour my car's warranty?" It's a fair worry — for...

POWER+ throttle controller retail packaging

Powerplus X1 Throttle Controller: Does It Actua...

If you drive a modern vehicle, there's a good chance that gap you feel between pressing the pedal and the car actually responding isn't your imagination — it's built in...

Powerplus X1 Throttle Controller: Does It Actua...

If you drive a modern vehicle, there's a good chance that gap you feel between pressing the pedal and the car actually responding isn't your imagination — it's built in...

BMW X5 fitted with a Tam Towbars detachable towbar

The Different Types of Towbars, Explained

"Towbar" sounds like one product, but there are actually several different designs, each suited to different needs. Here's a rundown of the main types you'll come across. 1. Fixed towbar...

The Different Types of Towbars, Explained

"Towbar" sounds like one product, but there are actually several different designs, each suited to different needs. Here's a rundown of the main types you'll come across. 1. Fixed towbar...

Technician fitting a towbar bracket under the rear bumper

How a Towbar Actually Gets Fitted

Fitting a towbar isn't magic, but it does help to know what you're getting into before you start unclipping bumpers. Here's what the process generally looks like on most passenger...

How a Towbar Actually Gets Fitted

Fitting a towbar isn't magic, but it does help to know what you're getting into before you start unclipping bumpers. Here's what the process generally looks like on most passenger...