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  Which wheel size for a hybrid? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, either hatch or estate. What wheel size do you recommend for a comfortable ride? I have been told...
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  What's a good EV for towing? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  In the light of coming developments and the possibility of having to drop the beast (which is really good for the job), what are your thoughts on EVs and...
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  What's the best seven seater for towing a caravan? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a large family car with seven seats and a towing capacity of 1,850kg. My existing Skoda Kodiaq is used for towing my caravan and driving on family...
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  Should I be towing with a single clutch automated manual Citroen? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The power steering pump of my Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS has failed. Although only a year out of warranty, Citroen is totally disinterested, stating that it...
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  Are Honda HR-V and CR-V 4x4s suitable for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I often tow a trailer with a 2000 1.8-litre Vauxhall Vectra but I feel that a 4x4 might be more appropriate for the task. A local motor trader has a range...
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  Is my horsebox, which I tow with my Toyota Hilux, overweight? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Hilux HL3 07-reg and have been towing my trailer fine. I recently purchased an Equitrek trailer which has an unladen wight of 1400kg and...
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  Is a 1.25-litre petrol car too small for towing? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Hyundai i20 1.25 and I have recently started towing around 400-500kg every couple of weeks on average around 30-50 miles. The car seems to...
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  Can I remap my 2001 Ford Focus to get more power for towing a caravan? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to gain an increase in power (about 15-20 per cent) from my 2001 1600cc Focus automatic, which I believe can be achieved with remapping (or re-chipping...
• Towing again 14 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  My good friend Alan was most grateful to all those who responded on towing weights and the choice of a used vehicle suitable for towing his 1.5 tonne vintage boat. However, he remsins confused and has asked me to post the following in case any more light emerges. Thank you for the information
• New tow car? 10 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, I am looking for a car to tow our small caravan (1000kgs) and also fancy an automatic and probably diesel for the extra torque. Shortlist so far is Astra 1.6 diesel, Toyota Avensis diesel, Skoda Octavia. Looking to buy used from a car supermarket with a budget of upto
• Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - 98 1.9dti Won't start unless towed. 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I have a Renault Laguna 1.9dti which will not start on the key but will go when tow started. The engine turns over as normal but wont fire on the key. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem could be. Any help greatfully appreciated. Regards Chris. slt
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 tow bar wiring, do I need a relay ? 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  i have just got a 05 focus estate and want ti wire the tow hitch up, Do I need a relay? Or can i wire it up like the older cars iv had?
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  What EV can tow a caravan? 19 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Which used EVs with minimum real range 200 miles up to £35000 have an opening sunroof, rear window wiper, aircon buttons, are spacious and have comfy supportive...
• VW Polo 9N3 - Towing with a Polo 20 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  been able to use since my tow-car died a couple of years ago - it's just stood in storage, costing us money.  The caravan is quite light in weight - about 675Kg. It's a Silhouette Swift Diamond which has an aluminium chassis and was easily towed by my Peugeot 306 2.0 Hdi. I don't believe
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  Which vehicle is best to pull a horsebox? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best vehicle to pull an IFOR 505 horsebox with? I'd also like it to be economical with low road tax.
• Passat Variant - 1.9 TDI pd [6MT] (96 kW/129 hp) - Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI confused abit 19 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    how come the the 6 speed can tow an heaver load  and the 5 speed which should be the same but are not on towcar info.com when matching this car up with my caravan the 6 speed
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  Towing trailer for ponies -what should I get? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a car to pull an Ifor trailer, which has up to two horses it. My idea was to go for the Skoda Yeti. However, I am unsure of its...
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  Can you recommend a diesel car without a DPF for towing? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a used car to tow a caravan with a gross weight of 1400kg. What diesel models/years do you suggest I look at that do NOT have a DPF?
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  What can we replace our CR-V with for towing a caravan? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Honda CR-V 2.0 ES automatic on an 02 plate. We would like to buy a caravan, but would like something more economical and better for towing....
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  Would you recommend I have my Volkswagen Touran's engine chipped to assist with towing? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 1896cc (105) 2005. I have recently added a tow bar and often tow a caravan. I have found that although the caravan is...