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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... -
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.... -
Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg.... -
Urgent Advice Required Towing Vehicle 3 Nov 2014 (Forum)
i recently made a mistake with a recent vehicle purchase - basically despite reviews , specs and research; upon towing my caravan for the first time, the engine struggled. I now have to sell the vehicle and buy another. However a) I don't want to make the same mistake next time & b) I'm confused by the reviews regarding towing vehicles. -
Can you recommend a petrol hybrid under £40,000 for towing? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2016 1.6-litre diesel Nissan X-Trail doing about 10,000 miles a year in total, of which 75 per cent is short urban journeys, the remainder... -
Idle moments 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest (as I always do) your piece in the Saturday Telegraph, this week particularly your comment regarding the BMW 530d turbo overheating... -
Car to tow horsebox 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
I'm looking for a car to replace my diesel guzzling Nissan Terrano II. I'm looking for a 2 litre diesel capable of towing 1.5 - 2 tons. I was initially thinking of the Freelander TD4 but the write up on this site has put me off a bit due to poor reliability record. Any recommendations ?? Steve -
Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - (96-00) 2.0 petrol - Towing a Caravan 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
Does anyone have any experience of towing a caravan with a Mk11 Mondeo 2.0 Petrol Hatchback? Is it man enough for the job and what was the fuel consumption like? Help and advice gratefully received! Pat -
mercedes vito. Good for towing? 5 Aug 2004 (Forum)
Anyone got any experience with towing with one of these or indeed experiences of Vito ownership generally? I know the weight ratio is ok, its just whether its quick enough with the van on the back! Any advice gratefully received............ -
Audi A2 Roof Rack or Tow Bar 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
NOBODY seems to be able to sell either. Audi say they don't do a roof rack because its the glass roof version. Audi say they can't fit a tow bar because his A2 hasn't got air conditioning!!*. CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A SOURCE OF RACK OR BAR, PLEASE. (They could fit air-con and a tow bar but not just the bar) could Thanks Richard -
What's the best large SUV for £8000? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
What large SUV that can tow 2500kg has the best MPG? Budget of £8000 and looking for the best economy and best spec large SUV. -
Need an economical 4x4 to tow a horse box - what do you suggest? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an economical 4x4 that needs to be able to tow 2000kg, but also double up as my commuting vehicle - I do around 50 miles a day for... -
Tow car with plenty of boot space - advice please 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need a large car to transport five dogs, and tow our 1500kg caravan. We currently have a 2006 Citroen C8 with a cage system in the rear. Like the... -
Need a used diesel car 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an 02 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2.0 HDi which has blown turbo. I need to replace it quickly but I only have £7000 to spend. My annual... -
Can you recommend a towing vehicle for a small budget? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an SUV which tows at least 2-tonnes, it must be auto and ideally have 4WD as well. I tow a horse trailer which has a 1600 kg MAM and travel... -
How not to tow 10 May 2004 (Forum)
For those with broadband or a lot of patience as it's a 14MB download:- http://www.wiredvideo.com/clips/tonys-car.shtml -
Taxing question 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a tax disc online a few days ago and it still hasn't arrived. In the meantime the car has had to be towed by the RAC. It was towed to my home... -
4x4 for towing ifor williams 505 4 May 2011 (Forum)
hi, I need to purchase a 4x4 for towing an ifor williams 505 trailer. We usually carry just one pony but sometimes two. It also needs to be good in snow, muddy fields etc. I have a budget of roughly £10000.00. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. -
Nissan - tow bar garage suggestion 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
Can anyone please suggest a reliable place to get a tow bar fitted to a Nissan Note near Walthamstow in east London. Local Nissan dealer wants over £500 which seems crazy - anyone used a firm in the nearish vacinity - happy to travel for a good place. -
Towing a Horesebox - overweight? 28 May 2008 (Forum)
Passes an A4 Avant (53 reg 1.9tdi) yesterday towing a two axle horse trailer with a large horse (a lot of the horse showed over the door) inside. Would he be over-weight - it was being driven very gingerly but did have a proper matching number plate on the trailer so I guess he does it regularly.
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