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• CR-V Towing? 25 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am moving to the USA soon and am looking at getting a Honda CR-V in order to save costs on moving around the country by renting a trailer. My question is whether there is any difference between the UK and US CR-Vs? The UK models are specified at 600KG unbraked towing capacity, but up to 1500KG
• Space Saver Spare v. Tyre Weld. 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I view the prospect of having to use the Omega?s space saver spare with some trepidation, and with horror if caught out whilst towing. (we do a fair bit of long distance continental towing). I seem to remember hearing that some new cars don?t bother with a spare at all ? relying on a tube of tyre
• Economy in tow cars and necessary licenses 23 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  with a decent towing weight is going to weight around 2 tons gross, which would leave me next to nothing without going over 3,500kg, if you also count the weight of the trailer itself. The only other option is to take a B+E license, which would mean I am allowed to have a 3,500kg gross weight car towing
• Parking Across Driveways 25 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  could arrange for the vehicle to be towed away. Which would incur storage and tow away costs.
• Unusual Trailer 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Recently followed a Freelander along a main road near central Birmingham. It was towing a small device mounted on something about the size of 2 pram wheels about 15" apart slung beneath the tow bar was a white box about the size of a biscuit tin this had a clearance of about 20mm from the road
• Trailer license 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I would like to be able to tow a trailer that would carry cars, however my license does not permit large trailers, how do i go about getting this added to my license? do i need to take a trailer towing test? has anyone had to do this and how much did it cost? thanks.
• Towing with a 4x4 - which 4 x4 to get? 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi I currently tow with a 1993 2.5TD Pajero. Had it 2 years and pulls my 1.5Ton caravan fine. The wife and I though have decided to get a newer car, and well, we both like the 4.x4 as its got us out - and a few friends of some scrapes when towing so we would like to continue to have one. I
• mpv for towing? 14 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  and lanes get big ruts - 405 just about ok, old Mondeo would lose it 's exhaust from time to time. And this is the stumbling point - must occasionally tow small horsebox - combined weight of 2 ponies 600kg max, plus trailer weight . Local use only, but it's very hilly. Question is, would an MPV fit
• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport - Towing problems 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  In March I was towing my horsebox 1000kg with a 700kg horse and a 200kg pony so below the towing capacity.  I was on a motorway in 5th gear cruising along when I noticed thick black smoke coming out of the exhaust, next thing the car began to accelrate by itself, I came off at the next
• New Driver Trailer Question 21 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi! When I am a qualified driver do I have to take anymore tests to be able to tow a rear loading horse trailer? I have found an old thread that says about towing with a 4X4 but does anyone know any other makes of Car/Van I can use? thanks Em
• Cars with no keeper - tow away? 5 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  amounting to thousands of pounds. DVLA must have records of the last keeper, if he failed to notify them who he sold it to he was liable to a fine anyway for that omission. Would it not be sensible for councils to tow away such vehicles, there is clearly something fishy about the drivers, even
• Jeep Cherokee - Jeep Cherokee Recall - 2002-2007 Jeep Ref N46 3 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Took my Jeep in for a safety recall and, as it failed, the Dealer installed a cross-car beam. The dealer had to remove the tow bar to do this and now I have been told that the car cannot currently be fitted with one (Jeep cannot source one to fit once the cross-car beam has been fitted). As I
• Which small car will suit my trailer? 10 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I need a small car that has enough oomph to tow my trailer but I am unsure how to work this out. The trailer is a Brenderup 1205 S. Total weight 750 kg Working load 610kg I was looking at a Clio 1.2 (weight 1080) but it has an unbraked towing weight of 535 kg. Am I understanding this correctly
• Towing vehicle in fast lane 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Travelling down the M6/M5 early on Monday morning this week, I was quite astonished to be overtaken by a Nissan or Mitsubishi pick-up towing a loaded trailer in lane 3. I was doing 70 and he came past relatively easily, at I would guess at least 80+. Amongst other things, it was dark, pouring
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - Towing an automatic with no ATF 5 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  of equipment, and when I attempted to fill it using the level-check hole the oil wouldn't stay in). I've now decided to let Audi fill it properly. My questions....... My gearbox has no fluid in it. Can I tow the car (slowly, in neutral, approx 1.5 miles)? Can I start the engine and have it ticking over
• Best Tow Car ? 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  it whilst towing ! Thoughts so far have been: XM 2.1 TD Estate/Saloon Xantia TD Estate/Saloon Volvo 850 Estate Scorpio Estate/Saloon Omega Estate/Saloon Merc E200 Estate Bmw 520 Touring Some sort of people carrier Toyota Lucdia ? and maybe a 4x4 eg Disco or Toyota It needs to be my everyday car also so
• auto or manual 20 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi i have a 2.4 petrol maunal volvo 940 and have bought a caravan - 1100 kgs. It tows the 'van no probs, but i fancy a 3 litre auto Volvo 960 Estate / V90 - the 3 litre is about 150 kgs heavier too. Will be auto box be OK towing the 'van? Not too fussed about feul consumption ta Paul {Forest
• Towing car 14 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Just looking at ideas. £8000 - £12000 for a decent family car with decent boot GOOD RELIABILITY and be able to pull a caravan, ok fuel economy,Probably...
• BMW X7 - Why such a low tow rating? 21 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  As per HJs review https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/bmw/bmw-x7-xdrive30d-m-sport-2019-road-test/ 2.2 ton rating from a 7 seat SUV? Surely not...
• flashing beacons on recovery trucks 13 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, Does any one know the law with regard to turning on flashing beacons when "spectacle lifting" a car when using a recovery truck?. Is it when just loading or unloading or when the disabled vehicle is hooked up and on tow? , I have seen the AA/rac towing vehicles with both beacons on and off