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  Can I tow a trailer with a CVT transmission? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  From my limited research, it seems as if all small automatics with CVT transmissions are classed by their manufacturers as unsuitable for any towing. ...
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  What's the best vehicle to tow our twin-axle caravan? 10 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a vehicle to tow our twin-axle caravan. Preferably two to three years old. We have about £25k to spend. What can you recommend?
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  What's the best electric car for towing a caravan? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan...
• Mazda Mazda 5 7-str (2005 - 2010) - Towing with a Mazda5 ts2 2ltre. 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all! Any of you outhere tow with a Mazda5 ts2? If so would lik to hear your comments/experiences with towing caravans and what weights you tow with the mazda. many thanks,jdbabe.
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  What's the best vehicle to tow a horse and trailer? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering swapping my car for a vehicle I can tow with. I will be using this to commute with work as well as tow, therefore dont want a gas guzzler,...
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  Automatic or manual - which is best for towing? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Land Rover Discovery to tow a trailer and two horses in all weathers and conditions. Is a manual or automatic gearbox preferable...
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  What are the best petrol/electric tow cars? 11 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best petrol/electric tow cars?
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  Can you recommend a petrol car for towing a caravan? 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Given that diesel is becoming an anathema, can you suggest petrol automatic cars that are good for towing caravans?
• Max tow weight? Merc C250 TD. 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hello, I have been offered my parent\'s 1997 Mercedes C250 turbodiesel auto. It has a towing capacity of 1500kg. How do Mercedes estimate towing capacity? Is it based on a hill start? How steep is the hill? I only want to recover a heavy boat up a pier with it, and tow 2 miles. Am aware of the fact that you shouldn\'t normally tow a trailer exceeding 85% of the vehicle\'s weight.
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  Can my Vauxhall Corsa tow a coffee trailer? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Would my 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-Line 1398cc be able to tow a coffee trailer weighing circa 850kg? If not what car would you recommend that cost around...
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  Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most...
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  What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg....
• Caravan towing with Fiat Multipla 29 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Anyone any experience of towing a substantial (1150Kg) caravan with a Fiat Multipla JTD 105? I tow with a Volvo but aim to sell as its a thirsty T5. I hope to be able to tow with our recently acquired Multipla - which incidentally is really fun to drive and as practical and commanding as a 4x4 (and really interesting to be seen in!)
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  What is the best car for 3 with a dog and to tow a caravan? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Our current car is on it's last legs. The dog is bigger than we thought (I think it's actually a wolfhound in disguise) and the small human continues to...
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  Any advice on fitting a tow bar? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need a tow bar for my Audi Q7. Have you got any advice?
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  Can I tow a caravan with my Honda Jazz? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Honda Jazz 2014 EX Auto. Would I be able to tow a caravan? If so what weight?
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  Is it safe to have my rear-wheel drive automatic car towed? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7-litre diesel automatic. In event of a breakdown, which seems quite likely, is it possible to tow this car without causing damage...
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  What petrol automatic do you recommend to tow a 750kg campervan? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy a new car with an automatic gearbox due to my wife's bad arthritis which makes driving a manual difficult. We also tow a folding campervan...
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  Can a Nissan X-Trail tow a horse trailer? 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel. Would it be able to tow a single horse trailer with a small horse/pony in it weighing about 450kg? We would...
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  Which SUV for towing a 650-kilo dinghy? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and...