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I can't tow with my Passat Alltrack as it sits too high - what's the solution? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of Volkswagen Passat Alltrack. I have asked a towbar company to assist me in fitting a tow bar but they say because the Alltrack... -
Apulling prospect 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car 4 wheel drive car or estate car, but not an SUV to tow our caravan. We drive about 6,000 miles a year of which at least 3,000... -
We need a car for towing a boat off a rough beach - is petrol or diesel best? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads... -
Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? 2 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest a second-hand, cheap, small 4x4 to tow a trailer? The car will be used for infrequent short journeys to pickup furniture, logs and building... -
Volkswagen Golf - Is it strong enough to tow a caravan? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG to tow my caravan. I was told that the car would be powerful enough to tow, but the mechatronic unit... -
Need a seven-seater with good towing ability 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a seven-seat people carrier for four adults and two young babies. It would also need to be able to tow a caravan that will be big enough... -
BMW want £600 to fix a small scratch - What's the cheaper alternative? 25 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have scratched the plastic painted surface immediately behind the tow bar on my BMW X5. My local dealer has quoted £600 to repaint a small section. Can... -
Need a robust pick-up for £8k - any suggestions? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My stepfather needs a pick-up which can tow a cattle trailer and return decent economy (30+mpg) for his normal day job. He has £8000 to spend and needs... -
Which used car do you recommend for family life and towing a boat? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Caravelle as a day-camper and all-round family lugger ,and a MINI. My wife has a new job and will have to visit rural sites in the... -
Need an economical car for towing a horse box 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2010 Defender 90 which has the most expensive road tax. I drive about 25 miles a week to the supermarket and once a week to take the... -
Which used car is best for towing? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
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... -
What's the best van for towing? 20 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai i800 but it has an issue where the clutch seems to overheat and stop working which means you have to stop for about 30 minutes which is... -
What's the best electric van for towing? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a three-seater van that can pull a horsebox. My husband wants to go fully electric, but most small vans simply don't have the power to pull a loaded... -
Will a Skoda Yeti tow a 1000kg caravan? 24 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am nearing retirement and will be giving up my diesel all-wheel drive Ford Kuga. I cover around 5000 miles per year and need a smallish petrol 4x4 to... -
Audi A6 Avant - should I go for manual or automatic? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my manual 2013 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 diesel manual (12,000 miles on the clock) for the newer Ultra with the Multitronic auto box.... -
What's causing my Rover 75 to overheat when towing? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 Rover 75 CDT has been a good car for me over the past eight years but is now suffering from an overheating problem when towing my caravan. It was... -
Volvo XC90 - how can I prevent gearbox overheating when towing? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Which car for towing a caravan? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a suitable large, yet economical used estate car to tow a 1500kg caravan - up to 3 years old for £15,000. A Volvo V70 2.4 diesel seems... -
Why is my Jeep Commander's power steering stiff after towing a caravan? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After towing my caravan with my Jeep Commander for a day, the next day I find that the power steering is very stiff and seems to grind for about 200 yards.... -
What's a good petrol car for towing a caravan? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of getting a petrol vehicle about 2.0 litre that's capable of towing a medium-sized caravan. It would need to be in the region of £12/13k....
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