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Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
Also check the tyres for uneven wear caused by poor alignment. If it’s got a tow bar, ask what it’s been towing, and how frequently. It’s a capable tow car, but even so, towing it does add more strain and increase the wear on the drivetrain. Check the oil, if the light on the dash has come on then you could already be too late.
Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Nissan Navara 2005-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
With plenty sold you won’t be short of choice, and with many used as family cars rather than working vehicles even at this price point you can afford to be picky regarding condition. Those used commercially will inevitably have led a tougher life, but the Navara’s towing capability is a draw for many buyers, so ask what it’s towed if there’s a towbar fitted. Around the £5000 mark you’ll be spoilt for choice, so bargain hard and look for the lowest miles and best maintained.
Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
The most common 140PS version ups that torque to 320Nm, making lighter work of any load, and helping with its 1.5 tonne towing (braked trailer) capacity. The smaller 1.6-litre TDi came with either a five-speed manual or a DSG automatic, the 2.0-litre TDI gaining an extra gear in with the manual and also offered with the DSG automatic.
Discovery named Tow Car of the Year 16 Jun 2010 (News)
Land Rover has beaten off more than 40 other contenders to be crowned the best tow car of 2010 by Practical Caravan, the Camping and Caravanning Club and What Car?. The Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 was one of 41 cars tested by towing experts and came out on top with ease. Practical Caravan's editor, Nigel Donnelly, said: 'The Land Rover Discovery 4 is an exceptional car for towing.
New Airstream Bambi Caravan 21 Feb 2009 (News)
Perfect for those who want to just hitch up and go!” All Airstreams are easy to tow due to their aerodynamic shape, low centre of gravity and anti-sway hitch devices, however the Bambi 422, with a MIRO weight of 1080kg and loaded towing weight MTPLM of 1320kg, means that you do not need to own a 4x4 to tow one.
Freelander 2 heads to outdoor show 18 Feb 2008 (News)
Land Rover will be showing off its credentials as a manufacturer of good towing vehicles when it heads to the National Caravan & Outdoor Show this week. The company will bring its Freelander 2 model to the Birmingham NEC for the event, which ends on Sunday, allowing people interested in purchasing a model to test drive it for free.
Hyundai i800 named number one towcar 29 Sep 2008 (News)
Meanwhile, the judges on the Caravan Club panel said: "The i800 is a cracking load carrier, shows a lovely attitude when hitched and good access to towing sockets." The car can carry up to eight passengers and still provides some 851 litres of boot space. In related news, Auto Express magazine voted Hyundai's used car scheme the best in Britain earlier this year.
Curios: Saabo 30 Jan 2015 (News)
It followed on from the launch of the Saab 96 in 1960, a car that was bigger and more powerful than its predecessors, yet still with a two-stroke engine. Surely this would never be capable of towing a caravan? It would – and it was. Saab’s plan was to use up excess capacity at its helicopter assembly plant near Norrkoping, leading to the idea of a lightweight caravan that could be towed by a car pushing out as little as 25bhp.
Discovery wins Camping and Caravanning award 15 Jan 2013 (News)
A survey of caravan owners revealed that 19 per cent of those questioned said their next ideal vehicle would be a Land Rover. The Land Rover Discovery 4's Trailer Stability Assist and Towing Assist systems are a big draw for potential caravanners, who look for an effortless drive while towing. Commenting on the report, Nigel Coppen, Client Director at Club Care Insurance, said: 'In addition to the strength and solidity of Land Rover vehicles and the fact they offer caravanners a good vantage point on their travels, there’s nothing like the unparalleled four-wheel drive ability for getting your caravan off its pitch, whatever the weather.'
Barn find Bentley doubles its estimate at Beaulieu sale 7 Sep 2015 (News)
.’ The vendor’s grandfather purchased the Bentley in 1935 and is known to have used it for family holidays throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The luxury car even towed a caravan, and is still fitted with the original tow ball. Bidding continued to rise in the lively auction room, and the gavel finally fell to a British telephone bidder. Check out our picture gallery of this barn find Bentley
Ssangyong goes to 5 year 250,000 mile warranty 22 Apr 2009 (News)
Its huge towing capability comes from permanent four wheel drive and the SsangYong 2.7 litre, turbocharged diesel engine. This gives 165 PS and a thumping 340 Nm of torque at 2,525rpm. With Mercedes T-Tronic auto transmission, it still returns an extra urban consumption of 34mpg.
Ex-RAF Land Rover to get show debut 10 May 2018 (News)
Much of the vehicle’s original paint was stripped off, obliterating any reference to the car’s history. The finish attempts to replicate an RAF glider tow vehicle. Unlike army examples, early records of ex-RAF Land Rovers have been lost in time, so detailed information of allocations within the RAF from 1952 right up to the early 1960s are unknown, making an accurate restoration a tough task.
HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
These are special progressive rate coil springs that is designed to maintain a level ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads.They are a simple to fit taking about one hour. Prices start at around a £100 depending on the make of vehicle. The range of suspension muscle kits and Rossini auxiliary suspension springs can be ordered online at www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Nissan launches new Navara 15 Sep 2015 (News)
The new Navara will be available with two or four-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional seven-speed automatic. The maximum payload and towing capacity have both increased with the latest Navara able to carry in excess of one tonne and tow up to 3500kg. The load bed is also longer with an extra 67mm in the Double Cab version while the King Cab has a 1788mm load bed.
Mitsubishi's Ultimate Van 16 Jun 2001 (News)
But assuming Hector is an enlightened inspector, and you can prove a genuine commercial need, you could be driving Mitsubishi's new Shogun 3.2 DI-D as your company motor at a very favourable tax rate. It also makes a lot of commercial sense. Its towing limit is 2,800kg, so if you need a tough tow-car and don't need back seats it's ideal. Payload is 500kg and cargo capacity is 1,651 litres with a high sill height which can be beneficial to backs when loading heavy boxes.
VED INCREASES WON’T CHANGE SSANGYONG PRICES 14 Mar 2008 (News)
They are especially suitable for anyone with a regular or occasional need to tow a caravan, boat or horsebox and if you need to venture off the Tarmac, SsangYong’s four-wheel drive systems will let you do it with ease. There’s a brand new web site at www.ssangyonggb.co.uk .
Keep Your Bottoms Up 12 May 2003 (News)
Vehicles also endure additional wear and tear as they bump and thud on the road. And negotiating road humps can cause serious damage. If you tow, carry heavy goods, run a taxi or own a vehicle that runs on LPG fuel you’re likely to suffer from a suspension that bottoms out. Owners of classic cars and kit cars also suffer. Mothers on school runs, builders and plumbers are affected too.
New Lexus IS300 Here from 1st October 25 Sep 2001 (News)
Towing limit is also 1,200kg. A full climate control air conditioning system is standard equipment on both models. This provides temperature regulated airflow to all areas of the cabin and also houses the display of outside temperature or digital clock.
Sportage redesigned by Kia for 2008 19 Nov 2007 (News)
The Korean company has retuned a host of features, including power steering, in what its calls a Euro make-over. Motorists who pick up the 2008 Sportage will receive an SUV with 16-inch brakes and a towing capability of 1,800 kg. Drivers who opt for the new model will be pleased to learn that Kia has dropped the price, offering a two-wheel drive variation for £13,995 on the road. "The 2008 Sportage has changed only the front bumper, grille, wing mirrors and headlights on the outside.
Isuzu Rodeo Special: £1,110 Kit For £200 5 Aug 2004 (News)
In addition, the Denver can now also be ordered with a leather interior for an extra £1,102.13 excluding VAT. Braked towing limit of up to 3,000 kg and 1,000-plus kg payload for all models. All double cabs have three x three-point rear seatbelts. Link here: www.isuzu.co.uk