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  Nissan X-Trail clutch problem 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a horse trailer with my 51 plate Nissan X-Ttrail diesel Sport. The clutch recently burnt out and I had it replaced. I'm still getting a burning...
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  Why does my Peugeot 406 suffer an anti-pollution fault when towing in fourth gear? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI and an anti-pollution error is causing my car to stall, and then when restarting it goes to limp mode. It has occurred twice,...
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  Cara fan 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a caravan towcar to pull 1,800kg. What do you recommend?
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  Legal responsibility when towed? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was on private land for a public event. My car got stuck in mud. A marshall for the event towed us out of the mud by attaching the towing eye to the...
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  Commutered sentences 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For more than a decade, I have been commuting long distances to work, so have had a small diesel MPV, and also tow a caravan. Quite a cost-effective combination...
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  Why don't you emphasise the importance of the braking system of a caravan for safe towing? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading...
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  Which replacement for my Ford C-Max will tow a 1232kg caravan? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel on your recommendation in 2006 and to date, with 104,000 miles on the clock, it has been an excellent and comfortable...
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  Which 4x4 is suitable for towing and long journeys? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have tall children (6 feet 7 inches) and after six years and 90,000 miles of enjoying the luxury of an Amazon we are looking to replace it. We can fit...
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  Car cuts out when towing a caravan 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When towing my caravan, the engine in my 2005 Hyundai Sant Fe cuts out tackling steep hills or pausing at a roundabout. The car will restart after 30 seconds...
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  What car for a driver with a bad back? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into....
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  Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch...
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  Phaeton attraction 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After your comments early last year I bought a 3-year-old VW Phaeton V10 LWB with 40K miles on it. It has been a good car so far having done 15K miles...
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  Can you recommend a large car to replace my Discovery 3? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004), which I'm looking to replace. I need something with a big boot for 2 large dogs and capable of towing...
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  Could you recommend a petrol towcar to replace my diesel Hyundai ix35? 7 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a 1500kg caravan with a diesel Hyundai ix35 2.0 4WD. I have already experienced an EGR problem which culminated in a frightening journey with the...
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  I want a 2007 diesel Honda CR-V for towing - will there be heavy tax penalties on old diesels? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I cover about 10,000 miles per year, mostly journeys of 50+ miles. I need a 4x4 to negotiate muddy/slippery tracks and to tow a trailer. I'm looking at...
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  What is the best pick-up? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mitsubishi L200 Animal covering 25K a year, mostly motorway miles. It is also used for towing a rally car and some weight in the rear....
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 for towing? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car with 4wd in order to tow glider trailers out of farmer's muddy field. However, most of the driving will be on ordinary road so I need the...
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  Would you recommend the Isuzu D-Max or the Ford Ranger for towing? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am still looking for a 4wd pickup and have been impressed by the ‘Extra-cab’ versions of the Isuzu and Ford because they have a rear hinged doors into...
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  Which easily-maintained car do you recommend for towing a caravan? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a twin axle 1.8 tonne caravan in the UK and Europe with my 168,000mile 1999 Land Rover Discovery TD5. I really want to change it for something newer...
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  Could towing a caravan have caused a transmission fault in my automatic Mondeo? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia with automatic transmission. Purchased from new, it has covered 60,000 miles and is in very good condition. Yesterday a...