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• Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon 2005 - Towbar came with car but what bits are missing? 12 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Can anybody tell me from looking at this pic what bits I'm missing?   I don't actually want to tow anything, but I do want to get one of those towbar-mounted Bike racks, probably a 2-bike Thule jobby.   [img]http://s7.postimg.org/n7wxiggsr/14wt6dz.jpg[/img][/url] http://postimg.org/image/b61job7k7/
• Best 7 seater 4x4 or similar? 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  But I love the cabin size etc Need a 7 seater for family/shared school runs but also one that's presentable for taking clients/work colleagues in. 4x4 desirable as we tow a kayak trailer from time to time. I also like the 'height' of a 4x4 type car. Considering xc90 or x5. But also an s-max. Any thoughts or other suggestions? Thanks
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci - Power train light and no start 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Just changed the injector seals on my 1.4 tdci i tried to start it and it would not start. i had bled the injectors before starting .... so i decided to tow it to start it this worked and car was running fine however the power train light flashed a couple times but went out and didnt come back..... went to start it this morning and nothing ... it turns over but it is not firing i also have a flashing power train light when i turn engine over ....... any ideas?
• N/A - All the toys? 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Just what are must haves. (Oh I should add I will not be doing more than 4k miles a year in the first 3 yrs then towing a caravan for 2 years!)
• Ford Focus - Misfuelled Ford Focus TDCi 16 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I realised after about a mile when the engine was juddery, but still going, just. I had it towed and the tank drained. I then read on tinternet how much it could cost and panicked and called my insurance company. They said they would pay out, but my no claims discount was gone. Since then it started sounding okay and is now with the garage, being sent to the ford dealer.
• Citroen C5 2.0 petrol - Citroen C5 wont stay running! 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  i have a c5 2001 saloon the other day it died and would not start again, after a tow back home and quick look i noticed a broken air pipe on the top right hand side of the engine, quick repair with a bit of pipe and a couple of clips. then she wont start at all, it will turn over and start(just about) then splutter and die!!
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.9 TDI Engine not starting 4 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, my golf 4 TDI has a problem ...... started it the other day and it ran rough, gunned the throttle and it picked up so drove it for about 10 miles. had some intermitent misfire then suddenly died and could not restart. towed it back in gear to see if it would fire nothing ..... had to leave it!! tried today and it fired once but no joy looked at fuel comming out of fuel filter and it seems to be drawing fuel but still no ignition any ideas!!
• Trailer wheels - changing size 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  At present, it has 8 inch wheels - which means that I am always very careful to keep my speed low when towing. I think that from a point of view of safety and ease, it would be good to move up to 13 inch wheels. This gives me more scope in tyre purchasing, and less trouble if I travel at a higher speed.
• Mazda Mazda 3 (2004 - 2009) - Mazda Activmatic 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  . - SWMBO Yaris is due for a change and next car has to be hubby friendly and have auto-- also needs a bit more power than Yaris to tow a small trailer -- Other than the Mazda are there any other recommendations for a car of similar size and petrol is preferred fuel - will be looking for 1 or 2 yrs old car.-- Yaris should sell privately.
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.6 - Starting problem. 1 May 2008 (Forum)
  can any body help my wifes 216 has a starting problem when i turn the key it turns over fires then cuts out and if you keep trying it it will do the same i was towing it home the other night and i decided to try bumping it and it started and run fine parked it up tryed it the next morning and the same will not start again when i tryed to start the car you can hear the fuel pump buzz for a little wile thanks dave
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 04 2.2 oil leak from HDi auto 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I can't see the pipes to and from it so I cant tell if it is transmission or engine. Any advice about this? I thoght it might be a transmission cooler but the car has no tow bar.
• Jeep - Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD LTD 25 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  The car will provide Mrs Geebee with daily transport to and from work ( approx 30 miles mainly country driving) and will be required to tow a horsetrailer complete with large horse - I've done the calculations and there doesn't appear to be a combination mismatch. Your help / information would be much appreciated, we don't want to make an expensive mistake.
• Roof boxes vs trailers 11 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Having seen the Roof box and economy thread it started me thinking what are the relative merits of a roof box verses a trailer ? I can't imagine there's much in it cost wise between a tow bar and trailer vs various roof bars, attachments and the cost of something like a Thule box. The roofbox is obviously limited by the (usually) 75kgs roof mounting weight of most cars and the trailer can be used for runs to the tip etc...
• Manufacturers - Spring & Damper rates 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Apart from renewing the dampers to get a fresh set. Some want increase the spring rate for heavier loads, such as carrying things in an estate or towing a caravan and others to get a sports ride, where as an example a Suzuki Swift Sport is tighter than the Std. Swift. This is because they can't afford the sports etc. But not wanting to reduce the ride heights as the kits you can get -40mm or 60mm etc.
• Tailgating cameras 3 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I'm imagining some vertically mounted thing over the road that looks for clear space between vehicles. Needs some intelligence to differentiate between something on tow and the next vehicle vehicle, but that doesn't seem insurmountable. £60 fine if too close twice in a row over 100 yards or something perhaps? If such a thing happened, would you be pro or anti, and would that be the same as your view on Those Other Cameras?
• Ford friendly independant Woking area? 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  My gf's Fiesta Zetec was just out of warranty when the car started running badly and the engine management light came on. Had it towed to Dagenham Motors in Byfleet who did a reasonable job and changed the coil. Today, a couple of months later, the light is back on but no apparent misfiring or poor running this time. In fear of the car developing large bills at a Ford main agent, can anyone recommend an independant local to Woking/Weybridge that would be able to plug in and diagnose the reason for the light again or are we better off going back to DM?
• mondeo duratorq engine vibration 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  HELP between 1600 and 2000 rpms i have an annoying vibration which seems like it is coming from the front left hand side,when i accelerate or decelarate it goes away.there is no vibration at all when not in motion only when it is moving and gets more noticeable when towing,ive taken it to 2 garages but cant seem to find it as it is only there when in motion.ive read a few reply to something related to the egu or something but not sure please please could someone help forgot to mention it has done 102,000 but still feels like new (exept vibration)
• How much!!! 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  There's also that annoying tendancy for manufacturers not to protect the radiator so if a stone enters via a large slot in the bumper...you could be in for a wait for a tow plus a non-warrantied bill for £200+ this could be really inconvenient if a it leaves you stranded next to the M25 at South Mimms when your missus is 8mths pregnant... Next will be the A/C condensor right next to the radiator...
• Toyota Landcruiser 4.2TD 19 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone care to value a private sale 156,000 mile 4.2VX TD Auto 93L Landcruiser, full toyota service history, no towing or off road, alloys are all surface corroded where laquer has gone and leather seats are cracked and bolster has gone on drivers side. Drives well enough, little smoke. I know these cars are tough like all toyotas and were expensive new but the guy wants £8500 I figure £5250 as a start.
• Car for 1000 miles a week 1 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I don't want to spend more than £1000 but it would be an advantage if it had some resale value or could tow a 1000 kg trailer / car combo. I want it reasonably comfortable and the roads I'm covering don't need performance but an 80 to 85 cruise might be useful. Any suggestions / things to watch out for please?