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  Best used 4x4 for towing? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a used car to tow a horse box long distances. The vehicle must be capable of pulling 2000kg plus. We have a budget of around £5000 and...
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  Which car is best for towing a horse box? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a vehicle to tow a horse trailer over long distances to riding events. Parking at these events usually involves driving through muddy...
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  Running-in a new car when towing caravan 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Kia Sorento KX2 Diesel manual. What mileage is required before towing a caravan 1500kg, and what diesel/additives do you recommend?...
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  Is it possible to hire a car and trailer to tow a vehicle? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have imported a classic vehicle to the UK and it has arrived at Felixstowe. I expected to be able to easily rent a car trailer along with tow vehicle...
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  A large 4x4 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a larger 4X4 so that I can tow two horses and also use the car as a family run around. We currently have a Grand Vitara and V70...
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  Which 4x4 offers low running costs, good reliability and can tow 2500kg? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an older 4x4 for towing horses. I have owned a number and understand the pitfalls, however cannot seem to find one that is cheapish...
• Toyota Hilux 2015 3ltr - Towing 21 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Just need some advice... I am in the process of purchasing a Hilux, my intention is caravan towing, but I have been hearing that transmission overheat problems can occur. Anyone aware of this or can this be disputed.
• Towing a boat 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a good vehicle for towing a boat occasionally - boat is 2000lb. We used to borrow a friends van but he no longer has it. Vehicle would need to be family of four (plus dog) friendly. Vehicle would have to be used as the family runabout.
• mondeo tow bar ???? 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  can anyone tell me if there is anything to watch for when fitting the electrics side of fitting a tow bar . do the wires just scotch lock on to the relevent wires at the back of the car . its a 2000 w reg zetec model ( hatch ). cheers
• Mercedes A180CDI - Merc A class CVT auto, caravan towing? 7 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all - anyone have any experience with towing with Merc's CVT auto box as in the A180CDI? I feel it probably isn;t advisable, but all the books and data suggest the opposite. Braked towing limit of 1500kg is stated, and my caravan is around 1000kg.
• Towing an untaxed, uninsured vehicle. 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  The police tell me this is illegal and will invalidate the insurance on the tow-car as well. Therefore if I want to tow my old SIII Landy to a garage for repair work, prior to an MOT, can I just get a short term third party insurance cover and nothing else? Obviously I cannot get a tax disk prior to a successful MOT, and what if the garage where I'm having the repair work carried out is not an MOT centre?
• Amber lights on tow trucks 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  What is the law on these? I thought the vehicle had to be stationary to use them but i am often very distracted by tow trucks including AA towing on the motorway with the lights flashing for no good reason that I can see. THey are moving at least as fast as a caravan so why the need to have them flashing. When stationary obviously they are useful.
• Towing with automatics 18 May 2003 (Forum)
  I ask only because I'm interested... Why does there seem to be a presumption against towing with automatics? I regularly tow a horse & trailer (total about 1.75 tonne), previously with an auto Rangey classic, and now with my X5. I've never had a problem, but when I tell people, I get the pursed lips and shaking head treatment.
• Towing suggestions 13 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I currently own a ford sierra 2.o lt injection which I use to tow my dandy trailer tent (aprox 300kg). The sierra is a super tow car but is now looking tatty and I am thinking of a change. Does any have any advise as I'm thinking about trying an automatic, eg honda concerto 1.6 or mitsubishi lancer 1.6/1.8.
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  My car was clamped and towed despite being in my friend's private space - must I pay the penalty? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been towed away by a private firm. It was parked on private land. I parked it at 22:30 and it was clamped at 22:39, and towed at 23:05. On their...
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  Tower bridge 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Nissan X-trail SVE 2.2 which I use for towing a caravan. I've always towed within the 1,500kg that is about the kerbside weight of this model...
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  Driving Problems when towing 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000...
• David Greenbank Tyres and Towing, Kendal (Good Garages)
  
• How to Tow a Caravan 28 Jun 2005 (Forum)
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• 2015 Honda cr-v 2.2 - Towing problem 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  When towing a caravan the fridge relay is intermittantly on and off. Is there a problem with the alternator output. Have heard that Honda automatically reduce the voltage under low load conditions. Is this correct and if so, is there a solution?