What You Need to Know About Aftermarket Towbars and Warranties

If I Modify My Vehicle, Will it Affect My Car Warranty?

Towbars are actually considered a modification to your vehicle and are used to improve its functions. As such, you will not be voiding your car warranty. The Australian Consumer Law & the ACCC state that modifying a vehicle does not actually void your manufacturer's warranty.

In short, a car fitted with Aftermarket Towbars will not actually void the warranty. Should an issue or problem result in the vehicle as a result of the modification, the issue will be covered under the part manufacturer or fitters’ warranty, provided the towbar is the correct one for your vehicle.

What are Aftermarket Towbars?

Aftermarket Towbars are accessories installed on your vehicle which enhance its functionality as a car. They are often not well known in the market as some bigger suppliers, but they are supplied and fitted by repeatable tow bar instillation services throughout Sydney. Aftermarket Towbars provide you with the same ability that you need to tow behind your vehicle. With Aftermarket Towbars on your vehicle, you can tow a larger vehicles safely and with confidence.

Purchasing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Towbar Over a Dealership Preferred.

Many people are scared or pressured into purchasing a dealership preferred accessories although aftermarket products are often of a superior quality. Carasel excels in the aftermarket fitting of tow bars & accessories and have many on hand for a short wait time for fitting, sometimes we install within the same week as you enquire. They manufacture their own brand towbars in addition to having other commercial brands.

Aftermarket towbars like Carasel Towbars, are an independent company who specialise in design and manufacturing. All aftermarket towbars are designed and manufactured to conform with all Australian Design Rules.

How Much Can You Save With An OEM Towbar or Accessory?

The fact is, yes, you can save money by buying an aftermarket manufactured towbar or accessories. All have to withstand to the same ACCC standards as their well known manufactured counterparts. You can save anywhere up to $400 by purchasing an aftermarket towbar and in some cases depending on the type of bar you need you can save a lot more than this.

Carasel Towbars are an Australian owned and manufactured towbar company that have been in the towbar industry for over 65 years. We confidently and are proudly aware of the manufacturing requirements when it comes to making and selling their own brand of towbars and accessories.

Be extremely careful though when importing a cheaper towbar from overseas. The quality may not meet the ACC standards and therefore you may be risking having an illegal device to tow with. The same may be said for purchasing imported manufactured tow bar accessories. If the imported products fail to live up to the Australian Standards, you may be left not only out of pocket but towing with an illegal towbar fitted to your vehicle and no warranty to fall back on should something happen.

Does an OEM Towbar Tow The Same as Branded Towbars from the Dealership?

Yes, an OEM towbar tows the same as a branded, popular towbar with many brands and the same manufacturer fits all their towbars the same. When an aftermarket bar is fitted to your vehicle, it's designed and manufactured to suit your vehicle and specified towbar system.

Should I Be Worried About Warranty?

No, you should not be worried about warranty as OEM towbars are always covered by the vehicle manufacturers warranty. The same is true for any aftermarket towbar or accessories. As with all of the vehicles built for Australian road use, they are designed to withstand Australian conditions and can be driven on our roads without any problems.

Are The OEM Towbars Covered Under Warranty Should They Need Repairs?

Yes, all OEM towbars are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and it is up to the manufacturer to fix or replace these. The same is true for any towbar or accessory. You can rest assured knowing that your aftermarket towbar supplier will stand behind their products and offer you a warranty for any repairs needed on these and for changes in the design of the towbar over time provided it has not been towing over the recommended weight the bar is designed to tow.

Should a Towbar Be Installed By A Factory Authorised Dealer?

Towbars and Accessories should always be installed by a factory authorised dealer or approved mobile fitter who can come to you at home or even a workplace if the location is suitable. They have the same ability to install them correctly an in store fitter and ensure they are of top quality.

Aftermarket Towbars are often not well known on the market, but they are supplied and fitted by repeatable tow bar instillation services throughout Sydney. They are recognised as approved, reliable towbars that often save you a reasonable amount of cash as their popular counterpart branded towbars that are also on the marker.

Carasel Towbars is a family owned Australian company in the industry for well over 65 years. They manufacture and repair high quality (100% Australian) guaranteed towbars and lightweight trailers. We distribute towbars Australia wide or fit to your vehicle, while-u-wait at Seven Hills or Moorebank, 6 days a week. They offer a long standing brand out in the community towing a large variety of products from small to large trailers, car trailers and caravans of various size.

Please call the team in regard to your towbar needs, chances are we will be able to save your money to put towards other items you need for your vehicle.