What petrol automatic do you recommend to tow a 750kg campervan?

I am planning to buy a new car with an automatic gearbox due to my wife's bad arthritis which makes driving a manual difficult. We also tow a folding campervan which weights 750kg. Can you recommend a...

What small, family cars can I tow behind a motorhome?

I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren). I'm quite tempted by the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus...

Can you suggest a 50mpg small petrol car?

We currently have a 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi, bought for towing a caravan. We’ve sold the caravan and now only do about 10,000 miles a year, mainly short local journeys, so are looking for a petrol car...

Is it normal for Continental tyres to wear down so quickly?

My daughter has a large Volkswagen 4x4 to tow a horse box. She had Continental tyres fitted and they have only lasted 4600 miles. Is this unusual?

Which SUV should I buy out of a KIA Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe or Volvo XC60?

I need to change my current car to pull my 1550kg caravan. I have looked at the KIA Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Volvo XC60. I will probably buy a 1 year old car. I know that the KIA has 7 years warranty,...

Should I get my Honda CR-V serviced sooner than my service plan requires?

We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least oil and filter changes but is at 12,500 miles...

What should I buy as a new tow car?

I currently own a diesel 2013 Audi Avant A6. It's a 2.0 TDI 177PS for towing our relatively small Eriba Troll (1000kg). The A6 is used mainly for long trips so it only averages about 5000 miles a year....

Volvo XC90 - how can I prevent gearbox overheating when towing?

I have bought a 2007 Volvo XC90 Geartronic D5 and plan to use it to tow a caravan, with a maximum weight of 1545kg. Is it advisable to change the oil cooler to prevent gearbox overheating?

Is it possible to convert a diesel to run on LPG?

I need a car to tow a 1500kg caravan and have always thought a diesel was the answer. However due to the current anti-diesel climate, what car will be best for the next few years? Would converting a diesel...

Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know?

Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need to fit a gearbox air cooler and change the gearbox...