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  Was someone's car towed away for blocking their own driveway? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was told recently that you reported an incident where someone's car was towed away for blocking off their own driveway. Is this so or was someone winding...
• Peugeot 406 tow bar wiring 3 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the wiring sequence for a tow bar on a 99 406 HDi? I've just bought a tow bar from a work mate,but unfortunately,he took it off,but never thought to keep a list of which wires went where.(DOH!!!)
• Tow Bars, stick um on? 22 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Fitting a tow bar, is it the kind of thing you normally do yourself, or as my garage says, do you need "specialist" equipment and knowledge? The parts for tow bars are easy to order and come with instructions, but how much of a 'self-assembly' job is this really going to be? cheers!
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  Need an SUV to tow a caravan - what's best? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new SUV 4x4 to tow a 1500kg caravan. I don’t need seven seats, but may need to drive through shallow water occasionally. What do you recommend?...
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  Upgrading a BMW X3 for towing 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember seeing an HJ answer about the BMW X3 needing significant upgrades when being equipped for towing. I think an improved cooling fan and...
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  I want to tow a horse box - what car offers the best 4WD? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best 4WD vehicle for towing a horse box?
• Combo Van Towing Weights 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 1999 old shape 1700 diesel van and have bought an old shape mini 1000. I have arranged a trailer that is not a full sized car trailer and need to know if the van will be able to legally tow the car and trailer ok. I need to find the weight of the trailer I know but I get the feeling
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  Would a non-manufacturer tow bar invalidate my warranty? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to fit a tow bar to my 2016 BMW X3. I can get one fitted by an independent garage for about £650 or from BMW for close to £3000. There seems to...
• Towing with EV 13 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Can EV’s that are towing trailers/caravans charge at service areas without unhitching? Thinking of available space at charging area….
• Audi A2 - tow bar 30 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Where can I find a tow bar to fit my trusty Audi please?
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  Can I tow my car home if it has failed its MoT? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car has failed its MoT and I want to get it to my house without paying a recovery company. It is still taxed and insured, my licence allows me to tow...
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  What SUV do you recommend for towing a 1200kg trailer? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want an automatic crossover/SUV capable of towing 1200kg, preferably with a wet clutch. My budget is £25,000 to £30,000. I fancy the new Ford Focus and...
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  How much weight is it safe to tow with our car? 14 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in a 2.5i Subaru Outback which is plated to tow 2 tonnes. Our trailer plus horse is 1350kg. 85% of the Outback's kerb weight of 1612kg...
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  Towing with a Focus Ecoboost? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought an Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0 from dealer. Told them I didn't drive many miles except in July/August so asked if I should buy this or diesel 1.6...
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  A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the...
• Trailer towing 3 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I passed my test in February 2003 - do I need to take an additional test before towing any type of trailer?
• Will a Rover tow bar fit a Ford? 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I\'ve got a 1997 ford escort 1.8 turbo diesel and i\'m wanting to put a tow bar on it. I\'ve got a spare tow bar from a rover 214. does anygbody know if this would fit a ford escort. Many thanks
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  Has towning my Galaxy caused damage? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My automatic Ford Galaxy was towed off the ground. I was told it was the alternator. Not so - the car starts but gears are not engaging properly. Is it...
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  Can you recommend a used car for towing a small caravan? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're buying a small Caravan (about 900kg) and would like to upgrade our 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 automatic. We have a budget of £5000. We'd like to balance...
• Honda CR-V - caravan towing 19 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  is the 1600 diesel under powered for towing a 1600 kg van  thanks fo any advice