Other XC90 Problem: - what tow bar to get? - Page 2

reggie59 · Jun 9th, 2011, 17:02

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Originally Posted by gary austin

hi prices look good but did anyone have to get the sorfware download done from volvo after getting tha towbar fitted? as just spoke to volvo parts regarding wirring kit and he said once fitted i needed a sofware download from volvo at £100.cheers gary

I got the volvo tow bar fitted. The £650 price did not include the software which the dealer cheakily added to the bill. £10 though, not £100.

Get the Westfalia. I went Volvo for piece of mind but I could have saved myself £200 from reading this post. My experience of volvo dealer (just one tried) is just plain incompetence and overcharging.

pdrvolvo · Jun 9th, 2011, 18:18

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Originally Posted by gary austin

sorry to start this one again but can i have a vote on whether to go with the westfalia detachable tow bar or the dealer one ,also has anyone got any recent prices fitted of iether as i gor quoted 650 from volvo today but i feel that is quite steap.rsvp gary

Just go to a good indy tow bar fitter and see what he recommends.Ignore volvo dealers they will charge you the earth and anyway it will just be one of the usual makes as volvo dont make tow bars.I was quoted £800 to have a detachable t/bar fitted too my xc90 by the main stealer and then i found out that they get a t/bar fitter in to do the job and just double what he charges them for doing the job.So i went straight to the indy and he fitted the bar at my house for £320 all in.

peter.

Rentagas · Jun 10th, 2011, 19:47

My experience of Volvo dealer fit is ignorance and incompetence. Get the Westfalia fitted by a specialist.
Oh and just to name and shame it was Sturgess of Leicester.

gary austin · Jun 11th, 2011, 02:25

hi all thanks for the good replies and responce ive decided to go with the westfallia and volvo wiring will let you know how it turn out soon cheers gary

Zekre · Jun 20th, 2011, 21:43

Bit late but +1 for the Wesfalia. Had one fitted ~3 years ago and I have no grumbles.

martin j · Jun 21st, 2011, 06:17

Westfallia and volvo wiring kit is the way to go. Had fitted to my car and have had no problems and it looks good when fitted or removed.

Jun 10th, 2011, 19:47	#13
Rentagas Swedish Chef Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tiger Country	My experience of Volvo dealer fit is ignorance and incompetence. Get the Westfalia fitted by a specialist. Oh and just to name and shame it was Sturgess of Leicester.

Jun 11th, 2011, 02:25	#14
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	hi all thanks for the good replies and responce ive decided to go with the westfallia and volvo wiring will let you know how it turn out soon cheers gary

Jun 20th, 2011, 21:43	#15
Zekre New Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2018 18:51 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Paisley	Bit late but +1 for the Wesfalia. Had one fitted ~3 years ago and I have no grumbles.

Jun 21st, 2011, 06:17	#16
martin j Junior Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2020 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventnor	Westfallia and volvo wiring kit is the way to go. Had fitted to my car and have had no problems and it looks good when fitted or removed.

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