ZB_Driver
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- MY2018 ZB LT 2.0T Diesel
I have been told by a dealer that the GM genuine tow bars are no longer available, and he recommended a local manufacturer. I haven't actually seen a genuine one fitted to a liftback, but from what I can gather they come through a hole cut in the bumper, and I don't want that anyway. I considered a European built swan neck style that is virtually invisible when not attached, but there are no load leveller bars that will fit.
So I am getting one from the local place recommended (Allins in Adelaide), similar to Hayman Reece style, but maybe slightly lower.
I found the same problem (Holden no longer stocks genuine accessory ZB towbars) and found out the backstory, i.e. that Holden appears to not bother supporting its customers if the business case doesn't stack up(see email below). This is something that Kristian Aquilina (former acting Holden CEO) said that Holden WOULDN'T do when they decided to leave the country. For what its worth, I bought a Hayman Reese one and it works and looks OK.
From: Holden Customer Care <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 11:21 AM
Hi, It appears Holden has tried to negotiate small volume of parts with the tow bar supplier but unfortunately it has come to a business decision not to continue with supply of tow bars, we apologise for any inconvenience.
Kind Regards,
Harley
Holden Customer CarePh: AUS: 1800 46 465 336 / NZ: 0800 465 336
Email: [email protected]