The short version
- Typical range: £40 – £250
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Vehicles
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used tow bar is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for tow bars, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a tow bar
- Complete kits with brackets and electrics
- Detachable and swan-neck types, which are in demand
- Type approval documentation where available
- Recognised manufacturers
What lowers it
- Missing brackets, which are vehicle-specific
- Missing or damaged wiring looms
- Corroded tow balls and mounting plates
- Unknown vehicle fitment
How to work out what yours is worth
- State the exact vehicle make, model and years it fits
- Confirm every bracket, bolt and the wiring loom are present
- Photograph the tow ball and mounting plate
Once you have those three answers you can place your own tow bar on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
What must a tow bar listing state?
The exact vehicle make, model and year range it fits. Tow bars are vehicle-specific and a listing without this is unusable.
Are the brackets important?
Essential. The brackets are what make it vehicle-specific, and without them the bar cannot be fitted to anything.
Should a tow bar be professionally fitted?
Yes, particularly the electrics. Say so in the listing so buyers budget for it.
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