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  Replacing a Volvo V70? 13 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry...
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  What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI....
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  Do I need a full-sized spare for my X-Trail? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Nissan X-Trail Tekna for towing a caravan - the tyre sizes are: 225/55R18 on 18x7J rims, whereas on the Acenta they are 225/60R17....
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  Can you recommend a 4WD that can tow two tons for my tree surgeon son? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 13 years trading, my son suddenly finds his firm with a cash-flow crisis and the need to sell his self-indulgent limo and buy a second hand 4WD vehicle...
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  Captain Tugwell 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car capable of towing a four-berth caravan. Being a novice to this art, I would appreciate your advice. The car will have to cope...
• 4x4 and trailer 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I saw a 4x4, towing a trailer (caravan size), in the outside lane of the M1 today. Is this allowed?
• Newer sporty car / convertible.... with towbar 5 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Octavia VRS looks an option still but it seems only factory fitted. Anyone any suggestions as need to occasionally tow a small trailer and small 4m boat. 4x4 is useful for slippery launches. Any other advice on towbars appreciated. It seems a lot of sporty cars are no longer homologated? for towbars and there's no towing weight on V5c then you should not fit one even if you can.
• How to avoid getting your car towed away 21 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/ypjjzr Apparently Glasgow City Council's removal lorries can only lift "normal" cars and this businessman, so far, has got round the...
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  New Transporter T6 buying advice? 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a new Transporter T6. I will be carrying 200 to 300kg (bulk rather than weight) and towing a 1000kg Caravan. Is the 102PS powerful enough...
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  Do the turbochargers on Volkswagen Tiguans cause any problems? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 170 have a supercharger and is that likely to cause any problems?
• "T" registered Toyota Landcruiser Diesel - Overheating Landcruiser 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Yes, I told him to tow below 60, and comply with UK law, but am curious as to why this overheating still occurs. I can see how the initial problem occurred, but not why it now recurs. Ta
• 1.6 Bluemotion - VW Touran Tow Bar 17 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Looking to purchase new (since Sept 2010) VW Touran 1.6 Blue motion with a towbar. Am told by VW Corporate that they have not yet decided if they are...
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  Which breakdown recovery service do you recommend these days? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which breakdown service do you recommend?
• caravans 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  hi guys new to the site but saw a topic on caravans, DO YOU REALLY HATE US??????? I have been towing caravans for the past 15 years and have just updated to a 18' and I like to think that I am considerate enought to pull over when I can to let all the frustrated motorists fly by, I live in the great land down under and we have a great following of folk on the road we have done our bit now its time to enjoy. so on behalf of all those who tow please be patient we will pull over when we can after all we are in no hurry
• Trailer Insurance?? 27 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  It is an electric tipper, with a replacment value of around £2.5k. The vehicle insurance has 3rd party cover for towing it. I am advised to steer clear of insuring it on the towing vehicle policy, even if they would consider it, as a claim on it would hinder the NCD. Apparently a stand alone policy wouldn't. Does anyone have any suggestions as to underwriters or brokers?
• Nissan Maxima 30 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I'm looking at a Nissan Maxima on a 'K'plate 3.0litre V6 all the toys. It's an auto, and has towbar with twin socket on the back, so it's probably been used for towing a van. 108K miles, and looks tidy. Am I right in thinking that an engine of that size should tow with no trouble (I don't want to use it for that, tho') and how can I tell if the auto box is O.K.?
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Diesel LWB Auto. 2002 - Marginal Cooling Problem 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    I am gentle with the right foot, yesterday on M5 I was doing around 50 to 55 mph. This issue only occurs when towing an empty or lightly loaded horsebox. No more than 1500Kg.  The towing limit for the vehicle is 3300Kg & I've not tried loads of this weight for sufficient distance to show a problem. Running solo, the temperature never varies whatever the speed or road conditions, even if run for 5 hours continuously.
• Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 2000 1.9tdi Loss of Power when towing 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Just recently Bought a 2000 Bora 1.9tdi Sport a couple of months ago and its been great up until last weekend when i finaly got around to towing my caravan with it. The problem i am having is that it keeps loosing power i.e it will be quite happily cruising along at 60mph and for no reason it just looses power. We were traveling for over a hour before it began and dropped us down to 20mph (in any gear). it just feels like the turbo has stopped working and the engine wont rev.
• Mitsubishi RVR - Opinions please 17 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have been thinking about a Mitsubishi RVR - a grey import, was wondering if anyone could give me any opinions on these vehicles,as they are a "bit different" and might suit my purpose. I need something to occaisionally tow a 4 berth caravan, must have auto transmission ( I would fit a fluid cooler to protect the 'box), and would like diesel for economy purposes. I don't have room for a very long vehicle, either at home or work parking, but would like something with a decent towing capacity, and good room inside - does anyoen know kerbweight and towing capacity for these vehicles as I can't find iton the web.
• freelander 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  hi just wondering i anyone knows if i can still tow safely with the rear prop shaft removed cheers