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Prices: from R 204 to R 8,740, examples below. Tell us what you need (car model, year), and we will ask sellers to send you a price.

Prices in South Africa
  • Universal 2-ton towing barR449 to R869
  • Lockable or portable hitch accessoryR204 to R258
  • Model-specific towbar for a bakkieR1,795 to R6,575
  • Step towbar for an SUVR2,340 to R8,740
  • Mercedes-Benz towbar (Viano, C-Class)R4,659 to R6,689
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Highveld Towbar Centre

Our fixed towbars for popular bakkies start from R1,795, and we fit them in Pretoria with SABS-approved parts. Which make, model and year is your vehicle?

Cape Bar Works

A 2-ton universal towing bar costs R449 to R869 in our Cape Town workshop, and we can fit it the same day. Do you need a detachable bar or a fixed one?

Durban Hitch Specialists

Our Mercedes-Benz towbars run from about R4,659 for a Viano, and we can add the wiring. What vehicle is it, and what will you tow: a caravan, a trailer or a boat?

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Buying a towbar in South Africa: what it costs

A universal 2-ton towing bar in South Africa costs from about R449 to R869, while a towbar made for a specific bakkie or SUV runs from about R1,795 to R8,740. For current prices on your vehicle, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and the AI will check local sellers' listings for you.

Approximate prices in South Africa, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
TypePrice range
Universal 2-ton towing barR449 to R869
Lockable or portable hitch accessoryR204 to R258
Model-specific towbar for a bakkieR1,795 to R6,575
Step towbar for an SUVR2,340 to R8,740
Mercedes-Benz towbar (Viano, C-Class)R4,659 to R6,689

SABS approval and warranty

South Africa's Consumer Protection Act gives an implied warranty that goods are reasonably suitable and of good quality. Fitting a towbar does not automatically invalidate the manufacturer's warranty, but the towbar must meet EC 94-20 or an equivalent quality standard. One fitment centre states that new legislation makes SABS approval mandatory for towbars, so ask the seller to show the approval before you buy. Some fitters include installation and a 10-year warranty, so compare the fitted price with the bar alone.

Towing rules and trailer mass

Under the regulations, towing an unladen trailer is illegal if the masses stamped on the data plates of the towing vehicle and the trailer are not within the limit set by Regulation 151. Check the stamped masses before you choose a 2-ton bar or a 1.8 m collapsible one, and state the tow load in kilograms in your request.

Season and fitting time

Late October is spring in South Africa. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so a towbar fitted before summer leaves time for the fitting and the approval check. Fitters in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha may work on site or need the car in the workshop, so ask which one applies.

What to put in your request

Give the car make, model and year, and the type of tow bar you want: detachable, fixed or step. Say whether you need wiring, whether you want the bar fitted, and the maximum load in kilograms or the 2-ton rating. Name your city, such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and state your budget in rand. If you have a brand in mind, such as Brink or Bosal, say so.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the towbar in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. The AI asks for the missing details and looks through sellers' listings in South Africa, then shows the prices it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, including price, fitting and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For other car parts, see Car accessories or Roof racks & carriers.

Questions and answers

How much does a tow bar cost in South Africa?

Universal 2-ton towing bars listed in October 2026 cost from R449 to R869, and a towbar fitted to a specific bakkie or SUV runs from about R1,795 to R8,740.

Will a towbar void my warranty?

Not automatically. Fitting a towbar does not invalidate the manufacturer's warranty by itself, but the towbar must meet EC 94-20 or an equivalent quality standard.

Does a towbar need SABS approval?

One fitment centre states that new legislation makes SABS approval mandatory, so ask the seller to show it before you buy.

Does the season matter when I fit one?

Yes. October is spring, and summer runs from December to February, so fitting the towbar before summer leaves time for the fitting and checks.

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