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• How much can I tow with Astra? 10 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 1999 T reg Vauxhall Astra 1.7 TD, and want to know whether I am OK towing a caravan with a weight of 741kg gross max. Any advice welcome! Many thanks. Tim
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  A towed vehicle hit my wife's car on a roundabout - who's liable? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is due in court in July for an accident that happened in December 2015. She turned right on roundabout (already negotiating around) when a car...
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  What's the best electric or PHEV for towing? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Mitsubishi Shogun, I would like to replace it with an all-electric or hybrid SUV but I have been told that I won't be able to pull...
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  Can you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? 24 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? It should have automatic torque converter transmission....
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  What's the best Ford Transit to tow a caravan with? 1 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend the best Ford Transit variant to tow a caravan weighing up to 2000kg on long European journeys? It would ideally be a short wheelbase...
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  What small, family cars can I tow behind a motorhome? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren)....
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  Need a comfortable car for towing 30 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Audi A6 Avant diesel as I want to upgrade my racing car trailer, which would have a weight of 2000 to 2200kg when fully loaded....
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  Which 4x4 for towing? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's...
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  Should I buy a Toyota Yaris which has been used for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to buy my first car and have come across an ideal Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-I T2, priced at £3850. It looks great inside, is five years old and...
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  Buying tow car for a caravan (1200kg) 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my 02 Passat 1.9 tdi PD (airbag warning on, advised new control unit at £575). I tow a caravan (1200kg) and drive approx 15,000 miles...
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  Trailer of destruction 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a used Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel 2006 – 2007 to tow my caravan but I have read a lot about failing turbos and a replacement cost...
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  Occasional pull 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a car that could legally tow a double horsebox with one horse, yet still be able to drive to work every day and not spend too...
• Towing Caravans 12 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have searched previous threads and the most relevant comment I found was from Darren on 25/2/04 when he said "If towing caravan, torque is everything".....please enlarge on this. My son's car is an Octavia 1.9tdi. I have no experience of turbo. What bearing does turbo have, if any, when towing? Thanks in anticipation of Backroomer's help....as ever!
• mobility vehicle and tow bars 2 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hello to all. Does anyone have anything to add to the subject of fitting a tow bar to a mobility converted vehicle? The type where the floor is lowered. An additional question, has anybody come across rust/corrosion problems, due to the conversion? Thanks to all for your attention to this, A
• Seat Ibiza TDI - Car towing a motorbike with A frame 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of the type of frame where the bike front wheel is off the ground and firmly fixed into a frame which is bolted to the towing hitch plate.  The bike rear wheel follows the car. Is it legal to move a motorbike this way?
• vectra b - No start unless towed 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  vectra b 2.0 Di wont start unless towed leak off pipes replaced, system bled cranks but wont satrt fuel at injectors when cranking rev counter and speedo move about erratically is this electrical / fuel / air related?
• Ideas needed on towing car please 8 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Our caravan weighs 1600kg unladen, so I was wondering what the best cars that do not cost and arm and a leg may be to tow it with.  I had a Mondeo previously that could tow 1800kg.  Wondering if I should go for same but estate this time (not many about), or try for something different like Skoda Superb. Any caravan owners have other thoughts.
• Mercedes C Class Estate 2016 C250 - Tow bar 18 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  In these cars, is the electric cabling pre-installed by the manufacturer for owners who want to after fit a tow bar? Or must that work all be done by the bar installer? Ronald Racher
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  Buying a used KIA Sorento for towing 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to get a KIA Sorento (that will mainly be a family car but can also tow a horse trailer. I know that the 03-09 model can tow the most weight...
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  Can you recommend a vehicle that will tow our 2680kg caravan? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a vehicle to tow a large Airstream caravan. My wife's Bentley GTC is too light apparently and we worry about long-term body distortion....