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What's the best vehicle to tow a horse trailer? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
What is the best vehicle to tow a 1000kg horse trailer? With two horses, it's maybe another 1000kg (though it probably will be just under this). So, in... -
Is it a good idea to use the manual mode in my automatic when towing? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI with a DSG gearbox and wish to tow a caravan (21ft overall). I have heard that the DSG system can be a... -
Which wheel size for a hybrid? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, either hatch or estate. What wheel size do you recommend for a comfortable ride? I have been told... -
What's the best seven seater for towing a caravan? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need a large family car with seven seats and a towing capacity of 1,850kg. My existing Skoda Kodiaq is used for towing my caravan and driving on family... -
Should I be towing with a single clutch automated manual Citroen? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump of my Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS has failed. Although only a year out of warranty, Citroen is totally disinterested, stating that it... -
Are Honda HR-V and CR-V 4x4s suitable for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I often tow a trailer with a 2000 1.8-litre Vauxhall Vectra but I feel that a 4x4 might be more appropriate for the task. A local motor trader has a range... -
Is my horsebox, which I tow with my Toyota Hilux, overweight? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Hilux HL3 07-reg and have been towing my trailer fine. I recently purchased an Equitrek trailer which has an unladen wight of 1400kg and... -
Is a 1.25-litre petrol car too small for towing? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Hyundai i20 1.25 and I have recently started towing around 400-500kg every couple of weeks on average around 30-50 miles. The car seems to... -
Can I remap my 2001 Ford Focus to get more power for towing a caravan? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need to gain an increase in power (about 15-20 per cent) from my 2001 1600cc Focus automatic, which I believe can be achieved with remapping (or re-chipping... -
Which vehicle is best to pull a horsebox? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
What's the best vehicle to pull an IFOR 505 horsebox with? I'd also like it to be economical with low road tax. -
Towing trailer for ponies -what should I get? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a car to pull an Ifor trailer, which has up to two horses it. My idea was to go for the Skoda Yeti. However, I am unsure of its... -
Can you recommend a diesel car without a DPF for towing? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to buy a used car to tow a caravan with a gross weight of 1400kg. What diesel models/years do you suggest I look at that do NOT have a DPF? -
What can we replace our CR-V with for towing a caravan? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Honda CR-V 2.0 ES automatic on an 02 plate. We would like to buy a caravan, but would like something more economical and better for towing.... -
Would you recommend I have my Volkswagen Touran's engine chipped to assist with towing? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 1896cc (105) 2005. I have recently added a tow bar and often tow a caravan. I have found that although the caravan is... -
Could you suggest an economical, reliable, 4WD car - which also has low BIK and low CO2 emissions? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm an employee who does about 18,000 - 20,000 miles a year. I'm looking for an economical, low BIK, low CO2, reliable, 4WD car that can also tow. It needs... -
I can't tow with my Passat Alltrack as it sits too high - what's the solution? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of Volkswagen Passat Alltrack. I have asked a towbar company to assist me in fitting a tow bar but they say because the Alltrack... -
Apulling prospect 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car 4 wheel drive car or estate car, but not an SUV to tow our caravan. We drive about 6,000 miles a year of which at least 3,000... -
We need a car for towing a boat off a rough beach - is petrol or diesel best? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads... -
Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? 2 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? The car will be used for infrequent short journeys to pickup furniture, logs and building... -
Volkswagen Golf - Is it strong enough to tow a caravan? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG to tow my caravan. I was told that the car would be powerful enough to tow, but the mechatronic unit...