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I need a reliable, sub-£10k vehicle to tow a horsebox. What do you advise?

I'm looking for a good tow car under £10,000 to tow a horsebox with minimum braked towing weight of 3000kg. Running cost and reliability are most important.

Asked on 13 January 2021 by Sharon Sheppard

Answered by Andrew Brady
We'd recommend a Toyota Land Cruiser. You'll be looking at quite an old one (probably from around 2007) but they're very reliable and capable of towing 3000kg. Alternatively, a SsangYong Rexton makes an excellent tow car and you'll get a much newer one for your budget.
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