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  I need plug-in hybrid for towing - what are my options? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Range Rover to tow my caravan while my wife has a Nissan Leaf as a run-about. I want to replace both with a PHEV 4WD towcar, my caravan...
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  What are the age restrictions for towing a trailer? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Because of my age, 72, I am restricted to towing a small trailer (gross weight 750kg). How can I upgrade my driving licence to tow a bigger trailer, say...
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  What is better for towing a caravan - an estate or an SUV? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have owned a succession of four-wheel drive estate cars as we do a lot of camping and live in remote countryside. We are considering the...
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  What automatic SUV that can tow would you recommend? 18 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for an automatic car which can tow (infrequently) up to around 2000 kgs and be capable of minor off road work. I do occasional longer distance...
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  What's the best vehicle to tow a horse trailer? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best vehicle to tow a 1000kg horse trailer? With two horses, it's maybe another 1000kg (though it probably will be just under this). So, in...
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  Is it a good idea to use the manual mode in my automatic when towing? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI with a DSG gearbox and wish to tow a caravan (21ft overall). I have heard that the DSG system can be a...
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  Which wheel size for a hybrid? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, either hatch or estate. What wheel size do you recommend for a comfortable ride? I have been told...
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  What's the best seven seater for towing a caravan? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a large family car with seven seats and a towing capacity of 1,850kg. My existing Skoda Kodiaq is used for towing my caravan and driving on family...
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  Should I be towing with a single clutch automated manual Citroen? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The power steering pump of my Citroen C4 1.6HDI EGS has failed. Although only a year out of warranty, Citroen is totally disinterested, stating that it...
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  Are Honda HR-V and CR-V 4x4s suitable for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I often tow a trailer with a 2000 1.8-litre Vauxhall Vectra but I feel that a 4x4 might be more appropriate for the task. A local motor trader has a range...
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  Is my horsebox, which I tow with my Toyota Hilux, overweight? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Hilux HL3 07-reg and have been towing my trailer fine. I recently purchased an Equitrek trailer which has an unladen wight of 1400kg and...
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  Is a 1.25-litre petrol car too small for towing? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Hyundai i20 1.25 and I have recently started towing around 400-500kg every couple of weeks on average around 30-50 miles. The car seems to...
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  Can I remap my 2001 Ford Focus to get more power for towing a caravan? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to gain an increase in power (about 15-20 per cent) from my 2001 1600cc Focus automatic, which I believe can be achieved with remapping (or re-chipping...
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  What EV can tow a caravan? 19 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Which used EVs with minimum real range 200 miles up to £35000 have an opening sunroof, rear window wiper, aircon buttons, are spacious and have comfy supportive...
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  Which vehicle is best to pull a horsebox? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best vehicle to pull an IFOR 505 horsebox with? I'd also like it to be economical with low road tax.
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  Towing trailer for ponies -what should I get? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a car to pull an Ifor trailer, which has up to two horses it. My idea was to go for the Skoda Yeti. However, I am unsure of its...
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  Can you recommend a diesel car without a DPF for towing? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  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?
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  What can we replace our CR-V with for towing a caravan? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Honda CR-V 2.0 ES automatic on an 02 plate. We would like to buy a caravan, but would like something more economical and better for towing....
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  Would you recommend I have my Volkswagen Touran's engine chipped to assist with towing? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 1896cc (105) 2005. I have recently added a tow bar and often tow a caravan. I have found that although the caravan is...
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  Could you suggest an economical, reliable, 4WD car - which also has low BIK and low CO2 emissions? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an employee who does about 18,000 - 20,000 miles a year. I'm looking for an economical, low BIK, low CO2, reliable, 4WD car that can also tow. It needs...