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  Nissan X-Trail clutch problem 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a horse trailer with my 51 plate Nissan X-Ttrail diesel Sport. The clutch recently burnt out and I had it replaced. I'm still getting a burning...
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  Why does my Peugeot 406 suffer an anti-pollution fault when towing in fourth gear? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI and an anti-pollution error is causing my car to stall, and then when restarting it goes to limp mode. It has occurred twice,...
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  Cara fan 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a caravan towcar to pull 1,800kg. What do you recommend?
• auto or manual 20 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi i have a 2.4 petrol maunal volvo 940 and have bought a caravan - 1100 kgs. It tows the 'van no probs, but i fancy a 3 litre auto Volvo 960 Estate / V90 - the 3 litre is about 150 kgs heavier too. Will be auto box be OK towing the 'van? Not too fussed about feul consumption ta Paul {Forest of Bowland}
• Towing car 14 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Just looking at ideas. £8000 - £12000 for a decent family car with decent boot GOOD RELIABILITY and be able to pull a caravan, ok fuel economy,Probably...
• BMW X7 - Why such a low tow rating? 21 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  As per HJs review https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/bmw/bmw-x7-xdrive30d-m-sport-2019-road-test/ 2.2 ton rating from a 7 seat SUV? Surely not...
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  Legal responsibility when towed? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was on private land for a public event. My car got stuck in mud. A marshall for the event towed us out of the mud by attaching the towing eye to the...
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  Commutered sentences 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For more than a decade, I have been commuting long distances to work, so have had a small diesel MPV, and also tow a caravan. Quite a cost-effective combination...
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  Why don't you emphasise the importance of the braking system of a caravan for safe towing? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading...
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  Which replacement for my Ford C-Max will tow a 1232kg caravan? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel on your recommendation in 2006 and to date, with 104,000 miles on the clock, it has been an excellent and comfortable...
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  Which 4x4 is suitable for towing and long journeys? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have tall children (6 feet 7 inches) and after six years and 90,000 miles of enjoying the luxury of an Amazon we are looking to replace it. We can fit...
• Only those with a towbar - Towing 11 Dec 2022 (Forum)
     What do you guys n gals think, good or bad, I particularly want to hear from people who tow on a regular basis that do not do it as part of their job.  
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  Car cuts out when towing a caravan 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When towing my caravan, the engine in my 2005 Hyundai Sant Fe cuts out tackling steep hills or pausing at a roundabout. The car will restart after 30 seconds...
• Ford Tourneo Connect - Ford Tourneo Connect 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  So how come these van based cars aren't built to tow, when their appeal is to a section of the public that want to tow? Surely the powertrain is used for much higher weights on other Ford products. Is the rear end of a TC made of plasticine?  Oh and what happened to the automatic version which got mentioned in the pre-launch publicity but doesn't appear in the UK brochure?
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  What car for a driver with a bad back? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into....
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  Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch...
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  Phaeton attraction 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After your comments early last year I bought a 3-year-old VW Phaeton V10 LWB with 40K miles on it. It has been a good car so far having done 15K miles...
• Help! Kerb weight VW Passat 26 May 2005 (Forum)
  I purchased a Passat Estate 1.9tdi(130) Sport 4motion new a year ago. When I The reason I purchased it was because I needed a car with a heavy Kerb weight for towing without opting for a SUV. In the brochure it stated that the kerb weight was 1824kgs based on the vehicle weight, 90% tank of fuel and the driver (75kgs). This suited my needs and gave me the option to tow heavier loads based on the 85% towing rule so I purchased the vehicle.
• flashing beacons on recovery trucks 13 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, Does any one know the law with regard to turning on flashing beacons when "spectacle lifting" a car when using a recovery truck?. Is it when just loading or unloading or when the disabled vehicle is hooked up and on tow? , I have seen the AA/rac towing vehicles with both beacons on and off , Just wonder is it down to the driver/operator or is there a firm law?
• Agricultural implement with bald tyres 22 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I recently followed for several miles an ancient two-wheeled agricultural implement that was being towed at 60 to 70 mph by a 4x4 thingy. The LH tyre of the implement was completely devoid of tread and it had a 25mm wide strip all the way round that was showing the canvas. Don't agricultural implements that are towed on the road have to abide by the same rules as other vehicles?