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Installing a bike rack on your car opens up exciting opportunities to go and explore new cycling routes a bit further afield but before you start planning your trips, you need to make sure that you know everything there is to know about using a bike rack.

If you are looking for the best places to take your four-legged family members, there are some great caravan sites to choose from. Whether you want to find somewhere close to the beach for sandy walks, or you just want to be sure that your dog will be welcome, these ten caravan parks are perfect for taking your dog:

When you go on a UK break, it is great to go and stay places that are far away from home but with the current price of fuel, your fuel costs can quickly mount up. You can try limiting the load by being strict with how much luggage you and your passengers take but you still need to take essential items for your holiday. So, what is the solution?

There are lots of factors that help to determine how much you enjoy weekend getaways and UK adventures. For some people, good weather is very important for an enjoyable trip, while for others, finding the perfect destination is what it is all about. Something that is probably even more important than these factors, is whether you have everything you need for your trip.

Just like when you start learning to drive a car, the first time that you tow a trailer can be nerve-wracking and can take a while to adjust to. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can make that maiden journey a bit easier and you will soon get used to towing your trailer.

When it comes to your car, you want your job done right and fitting a towbar is no exception to that. Yes, you can fit your towbar but as a towbar fitting company, we see a lot of people struggling with their towbar after installing it themselves. Today, we are going to give you a few reasons as to why you should use a professional towbar fitting service (like ours!).

If you are looking forward to getting away for some fun watersport’s activities and adrenaline-fueled adventures, then a UK staycation is going to tick all the boxes for your perfect trip. From coastal havens with great surf to stunning lakes and lochs for family watersports, you have a great selection of places to choose from right here in the UK.

Whether you are towing a caravan, trailer or fitting cycle carrier that requires a towbar, it is important to make sure that you have the right towbar for your requirements. There are several different considerations to take into account, including your vehicle type and what you will be using the towbar for.

With a lot of new car models now being fitted with parking sensors as standard, at PF jones we often get asked whether having a towbar fitted will affect parking sensors. Many cars now have sensors at the rear of the vehicle and reversing cameras to assist with parking the vehicle. Sensors can be very sensitive, which they are designed to be, to prevent drivers from damaging their vehicle.

It is that time of year when the temperatures drop, the daylight hours are much shorter and for caravan and motorhome owners, it is time for your vehicle to go into storage. The majority of people leave their caravan and campervan adventures until the warmer months return and their vehicle won’t be used at all over winter.

If you use your car for a lot of travel or have a lot to carry – you may have considered a roof rack before. However, a lot of opinions around the internet can sway you from your decision! In today’s blog, we are going to talk about how a roof rack will affect your car and whether you should invest or not.

Did you know towing mirrors are a legal necessity, not a luxury? They cover a blind spot you can’t see with your regular sidecar mirrors. Without them, your safety on the road is at risk as well as that of other road users!