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Old 08-12-2013, 11:49 PM
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Where to get tow hitch installed on my car?
Hey Everyone,

Where would be the best place to get a tow hitch installed on my car? They would have to do the wiring too.

This is for an 08 Civic LX. Preferably South Bay!

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uhaul?
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uhaul?
+1, thats where I got the hitch installed for my dd(a honda)
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+1, thats where I got the hitch installed for my dd(a honda)
would they do the wiring as well for the brakes? this is assuming you do not have factory tow hitch lines?
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Originally Posted by x002x
would they do the wiring as well for the brakes? this is assuming you do not have factory tow hitch lines?
I know they have all the adapters and stuff but i don't know about wiring it up. It's really just a harness clip.


But I'm pretty sure U-haul does it all.
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I hate agreeing with the guy, but OMA is right, U-haul is the place to go. They carry or can order all the hitches and wire harness adapters your car needs.

One word of advice, after they install it, go under there and check every bolt, make sure they didnt miss any or forget to tighten them up.
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Originally Posted by Overbear
I hate agreeing with the guy, but OMA is right, U-haul is the place to go. They carry or can order all the hitches and wire harness adapters your car needs.

One word of advice, after they install it, go under there and check every bolt, make sure they didnt miss any or forget to tighten them up.
Same here.


Overbear is right. They know what they're doing but that doesn't mean they aren't rushing it.
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They know what they're doing but that doesn't mean they aren't rushing it.
Not all the time, I have seen some real HACK jobs come out of u-hall, especialy if you don't hang out and keep a eye on them as they work.
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Oh wow I had no idea...thanks for the heads up!
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A&B Trailer Hitch, Inc.

Check their yelp pictures.

They do top notch work.
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Originally Posted by queeg9k
A&B Trailer Hitch, Inc.

Check their yelp pictures.

They do top notch work.
Nice, thanks! After reading all the bad Yelp reviews for the ones in my area I'd definitely like to have other options.
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I bought my hitch from and had it installed at Rack N Road in San Jose (their yelp page says Campbell).

Yakima Bike Racks, Thule Car Racks, Trailer Hitches San Jose | Rack N Road San Jose
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I bought my hitch from and had it installed at Rack N Road in San Jose (their yelp page says Campbell).

Yakima Bike Racks, Thule Car Racks, Trailer Hitches San Jose | Rack N Road San Jose
I've heard great things about them.
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Originally Posted by debbid
I bought my hitch from and had it installed at Rack N Road in San Jose (their yelp page says Campbell).

Yakima Bike Racks, Thule Car Racks, Trailer Hitches San Jose | Rack N Road San Jose
This is also great since I won't be able to make it up to Redwood City during the work week which is the only time the other place is open!
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