Which used car is best for towing?

I am planning to buy a 2006 KIA Sorento automatic with 67.000 miles on the clock from a dealer. What should I look out for and check? The car will be used for towing my caravan.

which of these or an alternative?

Which would you recommend, Qashqai dci 130 or ASX 1.8 diesel? 10k annually 3.5k of which is towing 1300 kg caravan? PcP , 3year term (haven't got stuck in 35 years of caravanning so don't think 4x4 is...

Which SUV is best for towing a caravan?

I am looking to purchase a new diesel SUV for towing a caravan. All the new models in dealers' showrooms at the moment show Euro 5 emissions. I understand that all new diesels will have to comply with...

Car cuts out when towing a caravan

When towing my caravan, the engine in my 2005 Hyundai Sant Fe cuts out tackling steep hills or pausing at a roundabout. The car will restart after 30 seconds and run fine. My local garage has found some...

Having problems connecting my caravan to my car

I hooked our 2003 Volkswagen Passat up to a caravan today and the break lights immediately stopped working. The ABS and ESP warning lights came on and the glow plug light started flashing too, is this...

Why is the Citroen DS5 badly rated by journalists?

I have been driving a Citroen DS4 HDI 160 for about a year. I really enjoy this car, it is comfortable, nippy, fun to drive and economical. It was a great tower of my Eldiss caravan, that I have recently...

Can you recommend a diesel car without a DPF for towing?

I’m looking to buy a used car to tow a caravan with a gross weight of 1400kg. What diesel models/years do you suggest I look at that do NOT have a DPF?

Can you give me some advice on buying a used motorhome?

We are looking at a used motorhome. Most of what we are looking at seem to be based on a Fiat Ducato diesel chassis. In general, are there any older motorhomes that could suffer from Dual Mass Flywheel...

Looking for a good towing vehicle for horse-box or caravan?

We currently have a Touran 2.0 diesel and an old Sharan 2.0 petrol. The Sharan is due to be replaced, and I'd like to find a replacement that would be suitable for towing a horse box or caravan. As we...

Which car to replace my Nissan Primera Sport can tow a large caravan?

I have a Nissan Primera Sport (1988cc). I tow a Lunar Ultimar 462 MTPLM 1,210kg. I am looking for a small 4x4 to replace the Nissan. I am considering a Freelander 2, Hyundai i150 and Nissan Qashqai. I...