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  HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  These are special progressive rate coil springs that is designed to maintain a level ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads.They are a simple to fit taking about one hour. Prices start at around a £100 depending on the make of vehicle. The range of suspension muscle kits and Rossini auxiliary suspension springs can be ordered online at www.carparts-direct.co.uk
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Nissan launches new Navara 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The new Navara will be available with two or four-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional seven-speed automatic. The maximum payload and towing capacity have both increased with the latest Navara able to carry in excess of one tonne and tow up to 3500kg. The load bed is also longer with an extra 67mm in the Double Cab version while the King Cab has a 1788mm load bed.
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  Mitsubishi's Ultimate Van 16 Jun 2001 (News)
  But assuming Hector is an enlightened inspector, and you can prove a genuine commercial need, you could be driving Mitsubishi's new Shogun 3.2 DI-D as your company motor at a very favourable tax rate. It also makes a lot of commercial sense. Its towing limit is 2,800kg, so if you need a tough tow-car and don't need back seats it's ideal. Payload is 500kg and cargo capacity is 1,651 litres with a high sill height which can be beneficial to backs when loading heavy boxes.
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  VED INCREASES WON’T CHANGE SSANGYONG PRICES 14 Mar 2008 (News)
  They are especially suitable for anyone with a regular or occasional need to tow a caravan, boat or horsebox and if you need to venture off the Tarmac, SsangYong’s four-wheel drive systems will let you do it with ease. There’s a brand new web site at www.ssangyonggb.co.uk .
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  Keep Your Bottoms Up 12 May 2003 (News)
  Vehicles also endure additional wear and tear as they bump and thud on the road. And negotiating road humps can cause serious damage. If you tow, carry heavy goods, run a taxi or own a vehicle that runs on LPG fuel you’re likely to suffer from a suspension that bottoms out. Owners of classic cars and kit cars also suffer. Mothers on school runs, builders and plumbers are affected too.
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  New Lexus IS300 Here from 1st October 25 Sep 2001 (News)
  Towing limit is also 1,200kg. A full climate control air conditioning system is standard equipment on both models. This provides temperature regulated airflow to all areas of the cabin and also houses the display of outside temperature or digital clock.
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  Sportage redesigned by Kia for 2008 19 Nov 2007 (News)
  The Korean company has retuned a host of features, including power steering, in what its calls a Euro make-over. Motorists who pick up the 2008 Sportage will receive an SUV with 16-inch brakes and a towing capability of 1,800 kg. Drivers who opt for the new model will be pleased to learn that Kia has dropped the price, offering a two-wheel drive variation for £13,995 on the road. "The 2008 Sportage has changed only the front bumper, grille, wing mirrors and headlights on the outside.
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  Isuzu Rodeo Special: £1,110 Kit For £200 5 Aug 2004 (News)
  In addition, the Denver can now also be ordered with a leather interior for an extra £1,102.13 excluding VAT. Braked towing limit of up to 3,000 kg and 1,000-plus kg payload for all models. All double cabs have three x three-point rear seatbelts. Link here: www.isuzu.co.uk
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  Nissan Navara 2.5Di 133PS Double Cab 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  133PS is developed at 3,600rpm and 304Nm (224lb ft) torque is developed at 2,000rpm. As well as being useful for caravan and trailer towing this has raised the maximum braked trailer weight to 3,000kg. Performance, fuel consumption and CO2 figures aren’t given, but prices start at £12,600 + VAT for the basic single cab 4x4 pick-up, rising through £12,850 + VAT for the King Cab and £14,450 + VAT for the Double Cab to £16,100 + VAT for the Navara Double Cab in the photo.
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  Subaru "We Pay The Extra VAT" Deal To End Soon 22 Mar 2011 (News)
  The accessory options fit a variety of lifestyles with bespoke packs for touring, skiing, cycling, and towing as well as packs for winter driving and dog owners.* For more details on either of the offers customers should text VATFREEZE to 60800 or visit www.subaru.co.uk/vatfreeze .
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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Also check the tyres for uneven wear caused by poor alignment. If it’s got a tow bar, ask what it’s been towing, and how frequently. It’s a capable tow car, but even so, towing it does add more strain and increase the wear on the drivetrain. Check the oil, if the light on the dash has come on then you could already be too late.
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  Nissan 4x4s. New Range. Lower Prices. 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  Not an option is the X-TRAIL’s superb on-road handling, acclaimed off-road ability and class-leading maximum braked towing capability of 2200kg. To mark the new X-TRAIL’s arrival in showrooms in June, Nissan is offering 0% finance (with minimum 10% deposit) for buyers who sign up for Preferences, Nissan’s personal contract purchase plan.
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  Skoda releases first Fabia Scout photos 20 Feb 2009 (News)
  Skoda announced the vehicle is scheduled to arrive in showrooms up and down the UK in May. Meanwhile, the company's Superb model recently came out on top in the Caravan Club's Tow Car of the Year awards. At the moment the vehicle is on display at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show at the Birmingham NEC. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Chrysler announces Jeep Patriot accessories 5 Jun 2008 (News)
  "You can now personalise the internal and external styling of the Jeep Patriot or even enhance the performance of the diesel engine," he said. Indeed, those who use their Jeep Patriot to transport many passengers or tow a caravan can boost the engine performance with the new PowerXtra Performance Module. One car writer believes the engine already performs quite well. Sam Philip wrote on the Top Gear blog that while the engine is "as gruff as Brian Blessed with a bad hangover", it is "actually fairly sprightly".
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  Santa Fe Gets Diesel Option 10 Jul 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment includes ABS with EBD, engine immobiliser, seat belt pretensioners, air conditioning, four-wheel-drive with double differential, CD radio with RDS, electric windows and mirrors, alloy wheels and metallic paint. Kerb weight is 1,718kg; gross vehicle weight: 2,380kg and maximum braked towing weight 2,000kg. The on the road price is £16,999 including a three year warranty. Hyundai will launch a second new diesel engine, this one 1.5 litres for its new Matrix mini-MPV towards the end of 2001.
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  Hyundai's 7-Seater Goes Diesel 6 Jun 2001 (News)
  Insurance Groups is a low 10D. Other statistics are a gross vehicle weight of 2,510kg and a maximum braked towing weight of 1,550kg (unbraked 700kg). Standard equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (important on an MPV), air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows and three 12 volt power sockets.
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  Captain America cars set to star in upcoming Historics auction 19 Jan 2011 (News)
    The epic 50+ strong collection features vehicles from 1931-1948; the more unusual including a 1942 Chevrolet Gillig School/Tour Bus, a 1933 Dodge Tow Truck and a WWII Dodge Military Ambulance, with all vehicles used during filming at Shepperton Studios in London, and on location in Manchester and Liverpool, UK. With the film due for global release from July 2011, the cars will be part of an action-packed sale at Brooklands on 3rd March 2011, alongside a supporting cast of a further 65 fine classic and sports cars.
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  KIA Deals For October to December 6 Oct 2005 (News)
  The 7-seater Sedona comes with £1000 cash-back and an in-car DVD player for the pocket money price of £1 available between 1 October and 31 December. The Sorento (Caravan Club ‘Tow Car of the Year 2006’) is offered at £2000 off every high specification XS model. Two years’ free servicing is also offered across all Sorento models except commercial variants and limited to two years or 20,000 miles which ever is first.
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  7-Seat Nissan Patrol Down to £24,000 16 Jan 2003 (News)
  For that you get a full size 5,010mm x 2,090mm 7 seater weighing in at 2,335kg and capable of towing 3,500kg. Power comes from a 3.0 litre direct injected turbodiesel which pumps out 156bhp and 354Nm (261lb ft) torque at 2,000rpm. ABS, rear diff lock, selectable high and low ratio four wheel drive, free wheeling front hubs with manual lock and switchable rear stabiliser bar for increased wheel travel are all standard.
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  Toyota Announces Prices of New Camry 6 Nov 2001 (News)
  Four-speed auto only, it gets to sixty in 8.9 seconds, runs to 140mph, gives you 25.7 miles per gallon on the combined cycle and emits 263g/km CO2. Maximum braked towing weight of all models is 1,600kg. External dimensions are: length: 4,815mm, width: 1,795mm, height 1,500mm. Boot capacity is a big 587 litres. More at www.toyota.co.uk