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  What are the age restrictions for towing a trailer? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Because of my age, 72, I am restricted to towing a small trailer (gross weight 750kg). How can I upgrade my driving licence to tow a bigger trailer, say...
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  What is better for towing a caravan - an estate or an SUV? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have owned a succession of four-wheel drive estate cars as we do a lot of camping and live in remote countryside. We are considering the...
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  What automatic SUV that can tow would you recommend? 18 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for an automatic car which can tow (infrequently) up to around 2000 kgs and be capable of minor off road work. I do occasional longer distance...
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  What's the best vehicle to tow a horse trailer? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best vehicle to tow a 1000kg horse trailer? With two horses, it's maybe another 1000kg (though it probably will be just under this). So, in...
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  Is it a good idea to use the manual mode in my automatic when towing? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI with a DSG gearbox and wish to tow a caravan (21ft overall). I have heard that the DSG system can be a...
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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 on trailer weights.
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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)
  I don't believe the Peugeot was much heavier than the Polo, which itself weighs nearly 1100Kg, but the Polo's engine only develops 70 BHP versus the 90 BHP of the Peugeot.  Apparently a VW Polo won the 'Tow-car of the Year' award for a couple of years running, but I can't find any details of this. More likely the 1.9 Tdi in my opinion . . .  So - my question. Has anybody any experience of using a Polo to tow a caravan please?
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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)
  the calculations in towing are diffrent  on  early 2005 to 2006 did they fit the same pd engine in some cars before the change over .
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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?