Do you recommend the Dacia Duster for towing a caravan?

My wife and I are looking at car and caravan combinations, and are considering something like a Skoda Octavia estate or a Dacia Duster to pull a caravan of up to 1200 kg. The manufacturers give quite a...

Will a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class be suitable for towing?

I am looking for a replacement for my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz C Class CDI Estate, which has been a great car. The car I have been offered is a 5-month-old demonstrator as listed above for just under...

What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI?

I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI. Both are capable of towing my caravan. Will the...

Part exchange price on a Terrano?

I have a 2002 Nissan Terrano SE 2.7 turbo diesel which I am looking at changing. I am interested in what price I could expect to receive in a part exchange. We are looking at buying a Honda CR V SE to...

Which utility vehicle for everyday transport and workhorse duties?

I currently have two cars that I would like to amalgamate to one. The first is a Nissan Qashqai, which is used for everyday comfortable transport, and the other is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Duty used as...

Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan?

We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch before long. The size of car is perfect as we only...

Why are fixed towbars still in use?

What are your thoughts on the menace of towbars? Now that easily detachable towbars are available for most vehicles should it not be made compulsory to remove them when not in use, saving on the vicious...

Is the Dacia 4x4 good for towing?

My husband is considering buying a Dacia 4x4 to replace our three-year-old Renault Megane Estate. It will be used locally, to tow our two-berth caravan occasionally and a small cattle trailer rarely, doing...

Is an SUV with DSG/Powershift automated manual ok for towing

Looking to buy a SUV/Crossover to tow a caravan up to about 1500kg. The wife would like an auto but for fuel economy I am looking at DSG/Powershift gearboxes. Are there any problems with these when...

Second-hand auto diesel hatchback suitable for towing

I wish to replace my ageing Xantia HDI. Having a degree of back trouble I need decent ride quality, though I realise it won't be as good as the Citroen. I tried an Hyundai ix35 and a Mercedes B200,...