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• Space Saver Spare v. Tyre Weld. 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I view the prospect of having to use the Omega?s space saver spare with some trepidation, and with horror if caught out whilst towing. (we do a fair bit of long distance continental towing). I seem to remember hearing that some new cars don?t bother with a spare at all ? relying on a tube of tyre weld or some such. (some MGs IIRC).
• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - Tow Bar Markings? 18 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Just had a towbar fitted to my Skoda. Because it is an "invisible" installation with a detachable hitch, the rating plate can not be seen easily. Will...
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  Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation...
• Economy in tow cars and necessary licenses 23 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  I've looked on the Real MPG section of HJ and on Fuelly and it seems like I could expect around 19 mpg or more. There's also the old ML320 but I'm not sure on economy. A Shogun LWB has a braked towing weight of 3,200kg and the ML320 would be 3,365kg IIRC. This would be fine as I could downplate a 3.5 ton trailer to that weight and still be able to tow pretty heavy cars. I'd also be open to considering a cheap petrol van with a good towing weight but I'm pretty sure no such thing exists.
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  Cruiser control 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser LC 3.0 diesel automatic for towing our caravan. It was registered in November 2008. I am getting quite reasonable...
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  Should I be concerned about buying a high mileage Hyundai Santa Fe? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a Hyundai Santa Fe diesel, (to tow a caravan) which is 2.5 years old with full service history and 51000 miles. Should I be concerned...
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  What's the best all-season tyre for towing a caravan? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to improve my winter caravan towing performance by fitting all season tyres to my car. I know that they would not be as good as winter specific...
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  Toyota RAV4 - is auto or manual best? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any problems with automatics Toyota RAV4a? I will not be going off road but do live in rural North Wales so do get snow in the winter.
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  Clutch replacement - rip off? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've been quoted £560 by Kwik-Fit to replace a burnt-out clutch and think this is excessive. Am I correct? Unfortunately the car is already in their...
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  Recommend a reliable vehicle to tow a 1433kg caravan? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate any comments from you about suitable reliable vehicles, apart from the Honda CR-V diesel, up to about £30,000 that could tow a 1433kg...
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  Is the Dacia 4x4 good for towing? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is considering buying a Dacia 4x4 to replace our three-year-old Renault Megane Estate. It will be used locally, to tow our two-berth caravan...
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  Vice Verso? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Toyota Verso petrol model. The 1.8 however is only available as a semi-automatic and is called a Multidrive and has CVT technology....
• Towing with a 4x4 - which 4 x4 to get? 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi I currently tow with a 1993 2.5TD Pajero. Had it 2 years and pulls my 1.5Ton caravan fine. The wife and I though have decided to get a newer car, and well, we both like the 4.x4 as its got us out - and a few friends of some scrapes when towing so we would like to continue to have one.
• mpv for towing? 14 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Are any of the MPV's man enough for the job ( I think the tow weights do come within most manufacturer guidelines, but I am concerned about safety and handling using an MPV and not a 4x4 Thanks for any advice!
• Parking Across Driveways 25 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I thought it could be classed as an obstruction and hence the police could arrange for the vehicle to be towed away. Which would incur storage and tow away costs.
• Unusual Trailer 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Recently followed a Freelander along a main road near central Birmingham. It was towing a small device mounted on something about the size of 2 pram wheels about 15" apart slung beneath the tow bar was a white box about the size of a biscuit tin this had a clearance of about 20mm from the road surface.
• Trailer license 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I would like to be able to tow a trailer that would carry cars, however my license does not permit large trailers, how do i go about getting this added to my license? do i need to take a trailer towing test? has anyone had to do this and how much did it cost?
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  Why is my Ford C-Max speckling my caravan with black spots? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCI Ghia on a 55 plate with the Euro IV engine. When we first had the car, when it was 18 months old, the car went in under warranty...
• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport - Towing problems 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  In March I was towing my horsebox 1000kg with a 700kg horse and a 200kg pony so below the towing capacity.  I was on a motorway in 5th gear cruising along when I noticed thick black smoke coming out of the exhaust, next thing the car began to accelrate by itself, I came off at the next junction and it seemed fine, I got back on the motorway and shortly after it done the same again.
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  Will a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class be suitable for towing? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement for my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz C Class CDI Estate, which has been a great car. The car I have been offered is a 5-month-old...