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  My car was towed while awaiting repairs - should the garage pay for the fine because they parked it on the road? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car has spent several weeks at the garage waiting to be repaired (parts coming from the US) in the mean time the tax and MoT had expired. I didn't think...
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  A van I'm interested in buying is priced lower than expected - should I get an RAC inspection done? 1 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a van and have narrowed it down to either a Ford Transit Custom or Mercedes-Benz Vito, on a 13-plate with good options. I want it...
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  I want to buy a left-hand drive pick-up for towing - would importing one be the best way? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a two or three year old Nissan Navara or similar to pull a fifth-wheel caravan. It will be used for long trips around mainland Europe. What is the...
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  Honda CR-V clutch failure - should the dealer pay for the repair? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We bought A Honda CRV 2.2 diesel 18 months ago with 11,000 miles on the clock from a main dealership. Since buying the car we have added 7000 miles, approximately...
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  New job - new car - 20k annual commute - caravan tug 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have 2 vehicles a 2006 Kia Sorento which we use for towing a small caravan and a 2010 Peugeot Expert van hubby uses for work. I need a car for...
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  Is there a 4x4 pick-up that offers family comfort and can tow a horsebox? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am being nagged by my wife and two daughters to change the family car to a 4x4 pick-up truck because they want to tow a horsebox. Is there a pick-up...
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  Replacing Nissan X-Trail 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan Columbia, Jeep Cherokee or Hyundai Santa Fe: which should I choose? All seem to have reliability issues. I really like the drive, where my bad back...
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  Recommend an inexpensive, comfortable tow car 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is obsessed with classic cars, which are quirky and fun, but I am tired of having to drive at 50mph, never having the right seat belts or mirrors,...
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  Recycled cars 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2 door Citroen C1 that I have been pleased with and I wish to fit a tow-bar for a cycle-rack, but I am informed that it is not possible to fit...
• 4 x 4 options 31 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  After weighing up options suggested in my previous discussion on what vehicle to tow a one horse trailer and horse, I am now in a quandary as to what 4x4 diesel to buy. I want the smallest vehicle capable of towing a minimum of 1500kg, with the most economical fuel consumption, as I clock up a fair mileage.
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  Can you recommend a large, automatic SUV capable of towing a heavy horsebox to replace our Shogun? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sought advice about the BMW 5 and Audi A6 3.0 diesel estate cars. Being a police officer able to drive BMW 5 Series, I know how good they are...
• BMW X3 E83 SUV : 3.0 Sport: 2004/ 04 - Towing with an X3 - do I need to uprate the coolin 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Why does nobody else mention this? Am I being led up the garden path here? I would have expected the braked towing figure to be pull'able by the car as described in the manual without any changes. I dont know what to do. Can you help? Thanks, Rodw
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 TDDi Non Starter 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The car will start on easy-start and will tow off as well, however emitting white/gray smoke after towing. He believes it may be a problem with the injectors. Has anyone else had an issue with the injectors or glow plugs after a timing belt failure?
• Impounding law? 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Does the council have any authority to tow the car away due to the amount of unpaid fines? Or if not, does it have the authority to tow the car away for having been on a 1 hour parking area for just 2 hours extra? Bear in mind that a car on the other side of the road received a ticket, but it has not been removed...
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  What's the best cheap car for towing a caravan? 5 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best sub £4500 car for towing a caravan with special reference to reliability? I've been told 4x4's are the way to go from friends who tow...
• Get hitched, without a b+e test 16 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-rules-for-towing-a-trailer-or-caravan-with-a-car-from-autumn-2021 I know many will likely trumpet the health and safety implications. Personally I do not think drivers passing their tests on or after 1st January 1997 were any less capable of towing than those passing prior to that date and it was an unnecessary hindrance.
• Transit Axle Ratio 16 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  There are 2 choices of rear axle ratio:- 3.77 and 4.27, each giving a different GTM. I have been told that one ratio would be better for towing and the other better for motorway travel. Can anyone advise me as to which ratio would be better for a motorhome and why? I am not planning on doing any towing. Thank you for any help you can give.
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  What happens if an electric vehicle loses charge on a motorway? 26 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What happens if an electric car loses charge on a motorway? Can a breakdown company do a rapid charge from one of their vans? Does the car need to be towed/transported...
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  My car doesn't meet the Ultra Low Emissions Zone standards - what car do you recommend I buy to tow a 1420kg caravan? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I live in London within a mile of the proposed new extended boundary of the South/North Circular for the ULEZ, due to start in October 2021. I drive a...
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  Would a petrol SUV be okay for towing? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since...