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  Taxing question 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a tax disc online a few days ago and it still hasn't arrived. In the meantime the car has had to be towed by the RAC. It was towed to my home...
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  Can you tow with an EV? 23 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at new or almost new MG4s and MG ZS, but I am getting conflicting advice from dealers and towbar firms about whether they can take a...
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  What's the best family car to tow with? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a vehicle which can take a family of four on holiday but also tow up to 3.5t on occasion. With a budget of £17k I am looking at possibly...
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  Can you tow a caravan with an electric car? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small caravan, 1200kg max. I’m looking at changing my Nissan X-Trail to an all-electric. Would you advise I hang on for a bit or what EV would...
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  Can you recommend an EV or hybrid that can tow? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm lucky enough to have a company car budget of £50,000 but I have to be really careful of the PD11 tax as, due to a number of recent circumstances, my...
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  Should I buy a petrol 4x4 to tow a caravan? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm due to change my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V and wanted another diesel 4x4 to pull my caravan with a laden weight of around 1250kg. I would now prefer a...
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  I want to buy a vehicle for towing but I worry about buying a diesel model because they're being phased out. What do you think? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in a quandary. I'm planning to retire in the next four years and the intention was to replace my 2008 diesel Ford Mondeo with a two-year-old vehicle...
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  Is a hybrid any good for towing? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a BMW 320d and am due to change. I cannot afford the new model 3 Series, however I could afford a pre-registered current model....
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  I want an economical pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer - what do you advise? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need an economical van or pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer. What's your advice?
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  Best used SUV for towing a caravan? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Nissan X-Trail diesel. I use it as a tow car, but due to a change of caravan and increased weight - up to 1510kg - I need a new car with...
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  Nissan X-Trail making a strange noise when towing 17 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Nissan X-Trail with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle has covered 38,000 miles and tows a caravan in the summer. Last week the vehicle...
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  Best used 4x4 for towing a caravan? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £25,000 to spend. Could you recommend a used 4x4 vehicle to tow a caravan with laden weight of 1700kgs?
• How not to tow 10 May 2004 (Forum)
  For those with broadband or a lot of patience as it's a 14MB download:- http://www.wiredvideo.com/clips/tonys-car.shtml
• 4x4 for towing ifor williams 505 4 May 2011 (Forum)
  hi, I need to purchase a 4x4 for towing an ifor williams 505 trailer. We usually carry just one pony but sometimes two. It also needs to be good in snow, muddy fields etc. I have a budget of roughly £10000.00. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
• Nissan - tow bar garage suggestion 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone please suggest a reliable place to get a tow bar fitted to a Nissan Note near Walthamstow in east London. Local Nissan dealer wants over £500 which seems crazy - anyone used a firm in the nearish vacinity - happy to travel for a good place. any ideas? Thanks
• Towing a Horesebox - overweight? 28 May 2008 (Forum)
  Passes an A4 Avant (53 reg 1.9tdi) yesterday towing a two axle horse trailer with a large horse (a lot of the horse showed over the door) inside. Would he be over-weight - it was being driven very gingerly but did have a proper matching number plate on the trailer so I guess he does it regularly.
• Towing with a Primera anyone ? 6 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, I'm looking at changing my car and have got my eye on a 2000 Primera 1.8 Sport. We have a 6' x 4' camping trailer (moderately heavy) which we use a few times a year and were wondering what these cars are like for towing ? (We're currently running a 1.6LX Escort) Thanks
• Towing Electics 7->13 pin Adapter 24 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Quick question on tow bar electrics and converting between the standards. My car has a 7 pin socket, but I am about to buy a bike rack with 13 pin electrics. Thule sell a 7->13 pin adapter but will I get all of the functions that I expect? Thanks!
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  Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses...
• towing- any thoughts? 6 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  to towing a caravan in a vehicle I know well. Given the age of the car I was reluctant to put the added strain of towing onto it, but I was going to virtually give it away anyway, so nothing to lose really. Any thoughts from experienced caravan towers will be welcome. Cheers Concrete.