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Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 11-4-2015 11 Apr 2015 (News)
I have seen ‘A’ frames for sale at about £180. Would you use on of these? I'd be towing, with my Skoda Superb, for about 900 miles over a weekend. As always I look forward to hearing your words of wisdom. CF, Scotland I wouldn't tow a classic with an A frame for that sort of distance because firstly you never know when a wheel bearing of an old car will give out and secondly, if you're towing it on an A frame, you won't hear it give out. -
Report: Peking to Paris, day nine 6 Jun 2013 (News)
It has suffered from dust problems and a loss of power, but then they are not alone in that – the fine talcum powder like dust that blows in everywhere is effecting electrics and fuel systems. The second MG, the little TC of Peter Zernial, got stuck in the sand today and required a tow but still holds down 15th. There are just two more nights of camping ahead, before the teams reach the Russian border. -
Report: Peking to Paris, day six 3 Jun 2013 (News)
Here the yellow Volvo of Kerry and Kevin Finn and the red Volkswagen Beetle of John and Brett Layzell immediately became bogged down, and required the tug of tow ropes from Sweeps Owen and Jamie Turner, and Simon Ayris, who also got bogged in the claggy quagmire. It was a bad day for the white VW Beetle of Garrick Staples and Heydon Burville, who rolled the car, and rolled out of the event. -
New VW Tourans at £5,000 Under UK List Price 16 Oct 2009 (News)
LIST PRICE £24,845 MOTORPROVIDER PRICE £19,845 SAVE £5,000 BRAND NEW VW Touran 1.9 Tdi SE 105 Bhp Blue Motion 6 Spd Manual Mats – Detachable Tow Bar – Radio Cd – Xenons – Fogs – 2 Zone Climate – Remote Park Heating – Phone Prep – Cruise Control – Elec Mirrors – Armrest – Black Roof Rails – 7 Seats . -
CMC unveils long(ish)-wheelbase Jaguar E-type 12 Nov 2013 (News)
CMC built this from two E-type rear ends joined together. The trailer is connected to the car via a removable tow hitch, which locks into position through the revering light aperture. The reversing light hides the hitch mechanism when the trailer is not in use. This is another first for CMC and the world of Jaguar. -
Some Cheap Part Exchanges at Auction Today 2 Apr 2004 (News)
Here’s a quick run down of what other part-exchanges went for today:- 100k mile 95H Golf VR6: £2,300 sold; 55k mile 2001/52 Laguna II 1.6 Authentique: £3,775 very provisional; 80k mile 96P BMW 328i auto Coupe: £4,950 sold; 54k mile 98R Honda CRV manual with a tow hook: £4,800 provisional; 135k mile 95M Renault Espace 2.1TD Champs Elysee: £1,725 provisional; 45k mile 97R Mondeo 2.5 Ghia X manual estate: £2,775 sold; 63k mile 98S Focus 1.8LX with a/c: £3,925 sold; 73k mile 98S Galaxy 2.3SI 7-seater: £4,850 sold. -
New Ford Maverick Sports Utility 1 May 2001 (News)
The vehicle is already well proven, having been launched as the Ford Escape in the USA in August 2000 and selling 75,000 units in its first three months. Towing weights are 1,500kg for the 2.0 litre manual and 1,700kg for the 3.0 V6 automatic, enough to pull a sizeable trailer, twin horse-box or caravan. Dimensions are: length 4,415mm; width including mirrors 2,018mm; width (mirrors folded) 1,825mm; height (without roof bars) 1,626 mm (including roof bars) 1,755mm. -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
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Reader review of the month: April 2014 2 May 2014 (News)
review=3020#selected">Click for the review Toyota RAV4 XT-R 2.2, by Wenlock Wenlock goes into great detail about the practicality of his RAV4, mentioning everything from towing capability down to the ease with which it can be cleaned. The review covers the 19,000 miles and 18 months since the car was bought new during which time Wenlock explains: “No items have gone... as I would expect at this mileage.”Report: Peking to Paris, day 25 21 Jun 2013 (News)
Today has seen a lot of activity at the local Bentley dealership here in Kiev, we saw no less than four Bentleys, including the Japanese R-Type still awaiting delivery of the essential head-gasket, with Bill and Mark of car 15 working furiously on getting the rebuilt engine of the Model A Ford 'flyer' running again. One of the media-Toyotas was put to good use in towing the Ford up and down the yard, it ran briefly but clearly there were timing issues and after a few coughs, bangs and back-fires, the engine called it a day. Bill’s head was under the bonnet when we left… oil all over the immaculate floor, water pouring out from somewhere, and the rest of the competitors not quite used to a technique that calls for big hammers sliding around on a floor as slippery as an ice-rink.Tyre safety organisation issues pothole warning 8 Feb 2013 (News)
Check the pressure when tyres are cold (i.e. when you have travelled less than two miles). If you are carrying a full load of passengers or luggage or will be towing a trailer or caravan, tyre pressures should be increased in line with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Details can be found in the vehicle handbook. Ensure a reliable and accurate pressure gauge is used.Pick-up prices pick up 18 May 2009 (News)
Ward continued “Double cab pick-ups are becoming de-rigeur at county-fairs, gymkhanas and caravan parks because of the combination of comfort and rugged performance. They will tow a decent sized caravan or double horsebox with ease and if fitted with a Truckman top or similar offer plenty of additional carrying capacity. When that’s combined with an affordable price point it can prove irresistible to consumer buyers.Ssangyong Now Approved for Motability 26 Aug 2008 (News)
All three SsangYong Rexton models have all-wheel drive and the 2.7 litre common rail turbo diesel engine for big towing capacity and off-road capability. The Rexton squares up against the Mitsubishi Shogun, Land Rover Discovery and Jeep Cherokee and whichever way you look at it, offers great value and performance with huge advantages over the competition.Bags of Variety at Auction Today 6 Mar 2002 (News)
A 51 reg, 5,000 mile Merc A160 Avant Garde manual long-wheelbase in silver sold to a private couple for £11,850. And the 91,000 mile 99T SEAT Ibiza TDI S with a tow-hook which I hung around for hoping to get for £2,500 sold for £2,800. For information of upcoming BCA auctions, visit www.bca-auctions.co.uk Full list of auction centres throughout the country at www.honestjohn.co.uk (go back to the home-page and click on auction directory).Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
It featured an all-new ladder chassis, six-speed manual and automatic transmissions and competitive towing and payload limits. The Ranger came with the option of a number of convenience and driver aid safety features, from adaptive cruise control, lane keeping alert and lane keeping aid, driver alert, park assist to tyre pressure monitoring.Peking-Paris crews prepare for Russia 28 Jun 2016 (News)
‘We had some return to the capital Ulaan Baatar for repair while those affected later in the journey found themselves being towed across the border to a waiting truck to head to Novosibirsk, utilising the rest day in the garage.’ Among these was last year’s runner up in the classics category Peter Lovett and Tim Smith in the 1965 Porsche 911.Veteran Toledo steam car set for Regent Street Motor Show 9 Oct 2014 (News)
Howell’s re-enactment over unmade forest tracks also took two days and due to poor weather turning the trail into a quagmire, it had to be towed the last 15 miles. Remarkably, the same fate befell the car in 1902, when it was dragged over the final few miles behind a horse as the weather turned. You can see the car at the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show.Report: Peking to Paris, day seven 3 Jun 2013 (News)
Car 80, the blue Ford Mustang convertible (below), had two tyres blow out at the same time, causing the car to swerve and get buried in a soft bank of dirt. A tow out from a camera-crew and a tyre change from the Sweeps Rob Dominy and Bob Harris soon had the car running again. The little blue Renault 4 stayed in Bulgan this morning, and could be there some time as the crew are now waiting for parts to fix the gearbox.Can you drive an electric van above 3500kg with a normal licence? 21 Aug 2018 (News)
The rules also state that the van has to be driven for the purpose of transporting goods and only within the territory of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales – but not Northern Ireland). You’re also not allowed to tow a trailer. According to the DfT, the five hours’ training will be administered by the National Register of LGV Instructors (NRLI) or the National Vocational Driving Instructors Register (NVDI), both of which represent registered HGV driving instructors.Sir Winston Churchill's Series 1 Land Rover 'UKE 80' Under The Hammer This Weekend 18 Oct 2012 (News)
Norman's neighbour Frank Quay was asked to come to the rescue, Frank, on also seeing the logbook and sharing Normans surprise at the previous owner recorded, decided to make Norman an offer of doubling his money on the spot, the offer was taken and UKE 80 passed into just its third official ownership. Frank and the Land Rover were soon put to work towing his daughters horse box to various events for the next four years, at this time Frank started to form an opinion as to the uniqueness of his vehicle and, in 1977, decided it was too important an asset to keep driving and UKE80 went into the shed.