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  Why is my Passat emitting so much smoke? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel (2007). However, the car has started discharging smoke whenever it is stood idle for a couple of minutes. It also happens...
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  Buying a used 4x4 without DPF 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to but a used diesel 4x4 for towing that does not have a DPF. The car would need to have a kerbweight of at least 1800kg for safe towing...
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  Seven seater tow car 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable seven seater which will tow my caravan, 1300kg. I have 6-7k to spend. You've always come up with winners in the past, what would you...
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 (1995 - 2002) - 98 3.0TD Oil cooler & new fan for caravan towing? 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  For about two years now I've been towing a large caravan (2-axle 1241 kg) with my 99 Audi A4 2.5TDi, with no real problems. Changed to a lovely 98 E-Class estate auto with a 3000TD engine, very well kept. Now I've been given some advice that Mercedes Auto trans. cars need to have an oil cooler for the gearbox fitted and an upgraded fan, maybe even a new radiator, in order to tow large caravans.
• Audi A4 Tow Bar 15 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Having just bought my 2002 Audi A4 ,having trouble with the electrics to the 7 pin plug. The vehicle has a bulb warning system which tells you if a bulb...
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  Can you tow away a car that's been parked on your drive? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Could I, although a lawyer, offer a practical response to the reader's problem of a car unlawfully parked on their drive? First, physically block the car...
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  On a budget of £14,000 what small diesel SUV can offer a spacious boot, 4WD and tow 1080kg? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are undecided between a Ford Kuga 2.0d, a Nissan Qashqai 1.6-2.0d and a Kia Sportage 2.0d. We would consider petrol if it was economical enough, or...
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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
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  What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a 4x4 with good suspension (for off road/bumpy unmade roads), to tow a horse trailer - approx 2300kg weight gross (including two horses)....
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  Should I worry about DPF and DMF? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a June 2010 C Max, manual, 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (136PS) - DW10, old model, with DMF and am pretty certain a DPF. The car has done 34k and I usually...
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  Which large diesel 4x4 should I buy for towing a boat? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to replace my car with a 2.0-litre or 2.5-litre diesel 4x4 to tow a light boat and I'm unsure what to buy. The village we live in is approached...
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  Choosing a Renault Scenic automatic 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have compared new C-MAX 2.0 diesel and current Scenic and found C-MAX seats uncomfortable therefore thinking of choosing Scenic automatic. Have test driven...
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  Freelander or Discovery - towing ability. 10 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our old Discovery (terminal MOT failure). Looking at Land Rover's spec's, both diesels are capable of pulling 2000Kg, however my wife...
• Any - Disabling parking sensors when towing 23 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    I have various options: just pull the power on the parking sensors; fit a switch to the wiring in the boot; run wiring to a switch on the dashboard; fit some sort of relay between the parking sensors and towing electrics. The final solution is preferable but I'm not sure where to get one or how to wire it so that the sensors are disabled when a trailer with a simple trailer board is hooked up. Anyone have any ideas?
• Range Rover Evoque SD4 - Fitting a Non OEM Tow Bar to Range Rover Evoque 14 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Could someone please throw some light on whether or not Land Rover reserve the right to void a customers warranty on a new vehicle if the customer buys and has fitted a Tow Bar from an NTTA authorised Centre. Land Rover say they will only approve their own branded versions but they are double the cost of the same Branded style (Westfalia or Witter) and their fitting charges are astronomical.
• Merc E320 CDi - Water wetter or not? 8 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Regular readers (wonderful stuff All-Bran) will remember I tow a caravan with my car.When driving solo with it the coolant temp sits bang on 80 degrees, always has done. When towing the temperature rises to just under 90 degrees due to the extra load on the engine and transmission.
• Why does the caravan club? use the 85% rule? 15 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Or do they assume that the average caravan owner not a competent driver? ducks Since they were advocating that one would require a Toyato Land Crusier, or similar to tow a 1800kg Hymer caravan, which actually only weighed some 1500 odd kg empty When if I recall correctly a Subaru Forrester will legally ( and i would have to presume safely) tow 2000kg Hey even the TDI Galaxy will legally tow 1600kg, so she should be fit for it.
• Ford s-max - fitting of tow bar 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying a ford s-max, but need a tow bar. Would prefer a factory fitted one, however, my local dealer says he cannot source one, and that I will have to wait until the end of march before I can order one (and then a further 12 weeks while ford build the car??!!)
• Towing a horse trailer - 4wd car ? 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  Having promised daughter a pony next year (mad!), I'm thinking I may have to do some towing.... I can borrow a 4x4 and trailer for when the horse isn't liveried, but I'm thinking if I do want to move the pony (bear in mind a pony isn't the weight of a big horse) with trailer, would a good 4wd car do ?
• CR-V Towing? 25 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  My question is whether there is any difference between the UK and US CR-Vs? The UK models are specified at 600KG unbraked towing capacity, but up to 1500KG with trailer brakes. The USA brochures and websites for the CR-V however only give one figure: 1500 LBS. This would seem to equate to the 600KG unbraked limit but is it safe to pull up to 1500KG / 3000LBS on a US CR-V if the trailer is double axled with its own braking system?