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Would the Skoda Yeti 1.4 150PS tow a 1000kg caravan? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new petrol car to tow a 1000kg caravan. Would the Skoda Yeti 1.4 150PS 250Nm make a capable tow car? -
Towing trolley 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
Not really a technical matter, but I noticed an AA recovery vehicle using a towing mechanism which was basically a triangular trailer frame, with two wheels, an axle and then two holes for two car wheels to sit in-between the wheels of the towing 'trolley'. The towed vehicle is driven/roled/pulled -
Towing driverless cars 9 Apr 2004 (Forum)
Saw a motorhome last week towing a Ford Ka via a short towbar. No friver in Ka, all four wheels on ground. I've seen breakdown trucks towing this way too. So how does the towed car not decide it wants to take a different course to the one that's towing it? Tracking, tyre pressures, etc spot -
What's the best vehicle for towing a horse box? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice for the most suitable towing vehicle for a horse box (with two horses). I need something that will be able to tow 3000kg to 3500kg.... -
Can you recommend a petrol car to tow a heavy caravan? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest a car that can tow a 2000kg caravan? I only commute 10 miles a day so diesel is not an option. Thanks. -
towing a car 7 Jul 2003 (Forum)
Is it legal to tow a car, with a tow bar (note not a tow rope, solid tow bar), if the vehicle being towed: 1. Does not have road tax 2. Has road tax but no MOT 3. Has road tax & MOT But is not directly insured (i.e. the vehicle has no specific insurance policy but person behind the wheel has -
Can I tow a trailer with a CVT transmission? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
From my limited research, it seems as if all small automatics with CVT transmissions are classed by their manufacturers as unsuitable for any towing. ... -
What's the best vehicle to tow our twin-axle caravan? 10 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a vehicle to tow our twin-axle caravan. Preferably two to three years old. We have about £25k to spend. What can you recommend? -
What's the best electric car for towing a caravan? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan... -
What's the best vehicle to tow a horse and trailer? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am considering swapping my car for a vehicle I can tow with. I will be using this to commute with work as well as tow, therefore dont want a gas guzzler,... -
Mazda Mazda 5 7-str (2005 - 2010) - Towing with a Mazda5 ts2 2ltre. 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
Hi all! Any of you outhere tow with a Mazda5 ts2? If so would lik to hear your comments/experiences with towing caravans and what weights you tow with the mazda. many thanks,jdbabe. -
Automatic or manual - which is best for towing? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Land Rover Discovery to tow a trailer and two horses in all weathers and conditions. Is a manual or automatic gearbox preferable... -
Can my Vauxhall Corsa tow a coffee trailer? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
Would my 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-Line 1398cc be able to tow a coffee trailer weighing circa 850kg? If not what car would you recommend that cost around... -
Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most... -
What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg.... -
What are the best petrol/electric tow cars? 11 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
What are the best petrol/electric tow cars? -
Can you recommend a petrol car for towing a caravan? 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Given that diesel is becoming an anathema, can you suggest petrol automatic cars that are good for towing caravans? -
Max tow weight? Merc C250 TD. 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
Hello, I have been offered my parent\'s 1997 Mercedes C250 turbodiesel auto. It has a towing capacity of 1500kg. How do Mercedes estimate towing capacity? Is it based on a hill start? How steep is the hill? I only want to recover a heavy boat up a pier with it, and tow 2 miles. Am aware -
Any advice on fitting a tow bar? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need a tow bar for my Audi Q7. Have you got any advice? -
Can I tow a caravan with my Honda Jazz? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a Honda Jazz 2014 EX Auto. Would I be able to tow a caravan? If so what weight?