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• Ford Mondeo or VW Passat 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Mum and Dad are going to be buying a caravan and, seeing as their Rover won't have the torque required for proper caravan-towing, they are looking to buy either a Ford Mondeo or a VW Passat. They have around £3,000 to spend on a second-hand car and I have a few questions 1. Considering the cash involved, which would be the better buy?
• Looking for a new car.Around 20k 19 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a budget of £20,000 I have looked at the new style Mondeo Diesel in the press and wonder whether an audi would be better. Iam looking to retire in the next year or so, After retirement it will be used to tow a mid sized caravan to the I.O.W about 6-8 times a year. -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters
• Nissan Patrol "chipping" 30 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I've got a friend who tows a fairly heavy Caravan with a 2000(W) 3.0 ltr diesel Nissan Patrol and he is thinking about chipping it to get some more low end grunt, have any of the backroomers got any experience of this type of conversion or similar as well as the pro's/con's of such a move.?
• number plate - I want to keep 28 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi,can anyone help me please?i have an old non-running motorbike in my garden and am having it towed away.i would like to keep the plate but everyone i have asked tells me that the plate can only be transfered from a vehicle which is .taxed,mot'd and insured.as this is never going to happen in this case does anyone know a way round this.thanks
• Caravelle T5 Reliability 24 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  We are struggling for alternatives as we need a wheelchair accessible vehicle that has enough weight/power to tow a decent sized caravan. Any ideas would be most welcome. Thanks, Mark
• ANPR. Mobile and the future ? 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  The operators cruise the streets to identify cars whose owner has an outstanding fine, even a library ticket. Once a target is identified they strip the plate off, clamp it and it is then towed away. Surprise, surprise, there are larger queues to pay outstanding fines. Is this likely to happen here?
• VW VR6 Blue Smoke then shredded belt 26 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I was coming up a hill after a long run and noticed some blue smoke, after coming over the brow heard a horrible noise and the car stalls. Pulled over and had a look and the grooved altenator belt was in 1000 shreds. The car is being towed to a garage to be inspected tommorrow. Does anyone have any experience and would know where to look first for the cause..
• third party insurance problem 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Third party insurance taken out a few days ago. Car in accident, no others involved, no other damage, car is scrap and towed away. Insurance is on a monthly payment basis, just a hefty deposit paid. Need to surrender policy, will hopefully get some of the deposit back. If we inform company of the accident will we be able to surrender the insurance?
• Car Tax: A weeks Grace? 14 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Also, what is the deal if you need to take the car for it's MOT prior to getting Tax disc? Can you drive to the garage, or do they expect you to get towed? cheers
• Hyundai 29 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Had a close look at new the Hyundai Sante Fe 2Ltr Diesel which quite impressed me and seemed good value. Vehicle would be used for occasionally towing the caravan as well as normal day to day running. Can anyone advise re Hyundai quality, parts prices and availability any horror stories , any good stories. real feedback would be much appreciated before going any further on this one.
• Nissan Primera P12 SE TD - Let down by my insurance company!! 18 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  My pride and joy Primera P12 estate was hit in the rear whilst parked, the car would not start EMS light on? Car was towed to the specified body shop for repair by the insurance company. Body work repaired the car was taken to a Nissan dealer who stated no faults were shown in the diagnostics and the engine has a serious fault with no compression on cylinders 1 and 3?
• Citroen Xantia auto gearbox problem 9 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  My father-in-law runs a '99 Citroen Xantia 1.9 diesel automatic with about 35K on the clock and regular service history. It is used for a mixture of short and long runs and towing. A fault recently developed while he was on holiday in France while towing a small caravan severe wet weather. The car became very sluggish to set off in first or reverse. When towing he could hardly get it going at all.
• Cracked Transmission Cooler PK Auto 21 May 2019 (Forum)
  Has anyone had a cracked Auto Oil Cooler on their Ranger (2010 75k)?  This happened to me while towing (close to 2.5t) through Central Qld recently.  The RACQ man was on to it straight away, and said it is not uncommon on PKs.  The cooler was sent out to have the crack repaired by welding and seems to be  holding up OK.
• Jag XJ - Bike Rack Jag XJ X351 23 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all is there anyone out there who has put a bike rack on the back of the XJ to transport 2 bikes. I know you can’t used a tow bar can’t put anything on the roof due to the glass roof. But I know there is the Sarius bones or such that strap to the boot. Just wondering if anyone has done it or can suggest a method to carry the bikes with the Jag Thanks All
• Difference between 2" and 50mm Towballs 1 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  A comment by SL on the motorhome towing thread reminded me of something that has puzzled me for a while. Is the only difference between a 2" ball and a 50mm one 0.8mm? And if so, why is this enough for the two to be incompatible? I don't doubt that they are, I've been told in no uncertain terms never to mix them up, but surely the latch on the trailer hitch would accomodate some play, to allow for wear in the ball etc.
• 525d tourer - bmw e39 suspension self leveling light on 5 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, my 2002 estate dash light for the sls has come on but the suspension seems to work ok, the compressor works, the arms on the sensors are both attached, if i stand on the tow hitch the car rises and when i get off it lowers,both sides look level so not sure why the light is on.any help much appreciated
• Suzuki Grand Vitara DDIS 2007 - Cambelt change 9 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Suzuki offer two options one with and one without pulley change.  It has been used for occasional caravan towing otherwise normal road use.  Which option do you think that I should go for?
• Breakdown Recovery 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Assure your base hit along the route by bringing out a breakdown recovery service for UK and Europe. Towing service & Japan car import, offers 24 hour car breakdown recovery, 7days a week and 365 days a year, recover you and your vehicle to wherever you wish within the United Kingdom.   Thanks.
• jaguar xf - mechanical failure 3 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  I have a 2008 jaguar xf,  purchased from an independant dealer 6 months ago , it recently lost power after starting in the morning, it then refused to start. Having towed it to a jaguar dealer I have been informed I require a new engine. It has been driven 43,000 miles. Has anyone any advice whether I should go ahead or be looking for compensation? or get a second opinion.
• 1998 toyota avensis 1.8 gls - ticking gearbox 28 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  The sound comes from around the passenger well, its not the cv's, possibly gearbox. I use the van for towing a caravan. Any suggestions or possible cures please. Shes old and has done 122K.