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• How fast is it safe to tow? 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I saw a small white van with hazard lights on ahead of me, as he pulled out to pass a couple of cars I thought, he's a bit close to the van in front of him. Sure enough when I passed them, still doing 45 ish there was a 15 foot tow rope between them. What kind of mind thinks that is safe?
• In the US they tow 'em away & sell 'em ! 2 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just listened to a slot on the news about Philadelphia where they introduced a policy of towing away/confiscating and auctioning cars belonging to people who have flouted the law e.g. by having no insurance, driving licence, outstanding fines etc. It strikes me that we're far too lenient on persistent offenders (like car tax dodgers) in the UK and should consider a similar law here.
• Astra Club Esatate 2001 automatic - Towing 8 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Thinking of purcasing a caravan with a weight of 1200kg. I understand the curb weight of the car is 1250kg. Do you think this would be ok? Stevefg...
• VW - Towing in Brent 12 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    At lunchtime I went back outside to get the ticket in order to pay the fine, only to find that the car had been towed to a pound.  Brent parking people are saying that they are entitled to tow a car if it is not moved within 30 minutes of receiving a ticket...  Can this be legal? Anyone receiving a ticket reasonably assumes that they have been busted for the day - surely it can't be legal to tow the car just 30 minutes later?
• Tow Ball Bike Carrier - Confidence 23 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I marvel at how the whole thing hangs on the tow ball with just one bolt. Magic.
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  What's a good petrol car for towing a caravan? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of getting a petrol vehicle about 2.0 litre that's capable of towing a medium-sized caravan. It would need to be in the region of £12/13k....
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  Why does my engine coolant light come on when I tow my caravan? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0. When towing my caravan the engine coolant light came on with loss of power, after a minute or so the power returned and the...
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  Stop start technology - what are the mechanical long term effects? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on the mechanical long term effects of stop start technology ? Not with standing modern engine oils being better, and environmental...
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  Need a used 4x4 for towing - What do you recommend? 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £12,000 to spend on a used 4x4 for towing a 1.5 tonne boat. I have short listed the Honda CR-V and Land Rover Freelander 2. What would be your recommendation...
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  Need a used car to tow a caravan 31 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 11 year old Audi A4 2.0 diesel, which has given excellent service. I want a good driver's car that is compact and not an SUV. The...
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  Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready...
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  Issues with my Mondeo turbo when towing? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I tow my caravan and the engine is hot if I slow down then put my foot back on the accelerator it feels like "turbo lag" before the engine responds....
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  Getting rid of a second car 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg...
• B Category Driving Licence 26 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  (Exceptions for a trailer under 750kgs where GW can be 4250kgs as long as the towing vehicle does not exceed 3500kgs.) I checked the cars ability to tow (1500kgs) and the caravan max weight (950kgs) so all was ok in my mind. It was only after caravanning for a while I noted the exact rules.
• Meanwhile in Florida 24 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Whoops! Jeep Wrangler Engine Explodes After Owner Tows Vehicle In Gear And Revs It To 50,000 RPM  https://www.thedrive.com/news/39794/rv-driver-annihilates-their-new-jeep-wrangler-by-flat-towing-it-in-4-low
• Skoda Octavia - Suitability to tow a caravan weighing 1300kg mtplm 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I am planning to buy a Skoda Octavia 2 litre diesel auto 140 hp Any comments please
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  What would you suggest as a cheap towing car? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £6500 (including trade) to spend on something bigger to replace my Vauxhall Corsa. I need something that's able to tow our track cars (a 2003...
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  Can you recommend a hybrid estate that'll be suitable for dogs and towing? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Mistubishi Outlander PHEV. I need an estate car with hybrid/plug-in, large boot (I've got dogs) and, ideally, occasional 4WD....
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  Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need...
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  What is the maximum permitted trailer weight when towing with a Category B licence? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What is the maximum permitted trailer weight when towing with a Category B licence? How does this change when the licence holder has categories B and E?...