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Does anybody use one of these?

I need to get a bike rack for my car but am struggling to justify spending £180 on the dealer approved roof bars + £150 on a Thule bike carrier.

I can get a tow bar for £240 fitted, which may be more useful in the future, so am leaning towards that.
Anybody have any recommendations tow bar/ball bike racks?

Cheers,

Jon

I opted for this type but that was so I could still have the tow-ball available to tow caravan with bikes mounted too..

http://www.maxxraxx.co.uk/home.html

That looks like a good solution, thank you. Only fly in the ointment is that it's £233!
That plus £240 tow bar = very expensive.

Any cheaper options?

Hello mate inbox me yr no and I'll put you in touch with the company that fitted my tow at fit £160. I also have a spare rack mate if you want it?

Sounds like Damo has you sorted but for reference, and if anybody reads the thread with interest, I bought mine 2nd hand on ebay so reduces cost.

£230!!!!!????

Go to uk tow bars- I got a tow bar ordered, twin socket electrics, caravan hitch and bumper protector for £120.

So for a "standard" tow ball you should be looking at sub £100.

local mechanic can fit it for £50!

If you're near basildon, google Marks Mobile Mechanics in Wickford.

Thanks guys. I know £230 is 'expensive' but remember that tow bar kits aren't universal.
The place which is quoting £230 fitted a tow bar to my Astra for £140- electrics, relays- the lot.
(I tow a trailer for a motorbike)

My current car needs the bumper cut and a seperate subframe internally, hence it's more money.

Keep the advice coming, especially any reccomendations for the rack brand/model!

Just a quick question and forgive me if it's a silly one....

I don't suppose the bumper needs cutting to accomodate the standard flange / ball fitting? If so, would a swan-neck type work without cutting the bumper? Just a thought...

No, i think you're right- the bumper does need cutting.

But I don't think there's away around it, sadly. If anyone knows different my car is a 2009 Alfa Mito.
Nice little car, but exceptionally small boot!

The only further advice I can give you is to make sure its EC standard (supersedes BS), and do a web search for "fit towbar to alfa mito" or similar.