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Freelander or Discovery - towing ability. 10 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace our old Discovery (terminal MOT failure). Looking at Land Rover's spec's, both diesels are capable of pulling 2000Kg, however my wife... -
Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation... -
Cruiser control 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser LC 3.0 diesel automatic for towing our caravan. It was registered in November 2008. I am getting quite reasonable... -
Should I be concerned about buying a high mileage Hyundai Santa Fe? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a Hyundai Santa Fe diesel, (to tow a caravan) which is 2.5 years old with full service history and 51000 miles. Should I be concerned... -
What's the best all-season tyre for towing a caravan? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to improve my winter caravan towing performance by fitting all season tyres to my car. I know that they would not be as good as winter specific... -
Toyota RAV4 - is auto or manual best? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Are there any problems with automatics Toyota RAV4a? I will not be going off road but do live in rural North Wales so do get snow in the winter. -
Clutch replacement - rip off? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've been quoted £560 by Kwik-Fit to replace a burnt-out clutch and think this is excessive. Am I correct? Unfortunately the car is already in their... -
Recommend a reliable vehicle to tow a 1433kg caravan? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate any comments from you about suitable reliable vehicles, apart from the Honda CR-V diesel, up to about £30,000 that could tow a 1433kg... -
Is the Dacia 4x4 good for towing? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Vice Verso? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Toyota Verso petrol model. The 1.8 however is only available as a semi-automatic and is called a Multidrive and has CVT technology.... -
Why is my Ford C-Max speckling my caravan with black spots? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCI Ghia on a 55 plate with the Euro IV engine. When we first had the car, when it was 18 months old, the car went in under warranty... -
Will a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class be suitable for towing? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Why is my Ford Mondeo juddering? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Powershift experiences gearbox judder when cold. I have owned the car for six months and it has covered 68,000 miles. I... -
Mazda CX-5 - which tyres are best for towing? 7 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I really like my Mazda CX-5 Sport 175 Auto which I use for towing a 1500kg caravan. The tyres (Toyo Proxes R36 225/55R19 99V) will soon require replacing... -
Renault Scenic - which model is best? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2010 Renault Scenic Privilege 1.9 diesel as opposed to a 1.5 diesel model. Can you tell me which would be better for towing a... -
Which car do you recommend for towing a horsebox and carrying four children? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 petrol 2.4-litre Volvo XC90 with 60,000 on the clock. My dear wife recently put a tow bar on it to pull the recently-acquired two horses... -
Advice on a tow car - Yeti or CR-V? 21 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a leased A4 Avant 9 - my 4th - that is going back at end of Aug 2011. I will not be doing the high mileage, 30,000 per year in the future as... -
Automatic towster 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Honda CRV diesel since Mar 2007, the latest model. I think that it is the best car that I've owned over the last 50 years. I have decided... -
Should I buy a diesel car? 27 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is it smart to buy a diesel car? -
Buying an AWD SUV - what would you recommend? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm in a position where I need to replace my Suzuki Grand Vitara with a similar SUV or 4x4. I need something which can seat five adults, has 4x4 or AWD...

