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• Shogun 3.2 DiD Auto box Question. 21 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have had the above car for 2 years and use it mainly for towing our caravan the question is when towing the auto box very rarely locks up the torque convertor. Even when solo it will only stay in lock up at about 75-80 MPH, but when you select 4th gear with the tiptronic it will stay in lock up
• Socially responsible tow bars? 10 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  In HJ's Saturday Telegraph spot he advises one reader that a detachable tow bar should be fitted in order to be "socially responsible". I may be being terminally dense here but what's socially irresponsible about having a legal fixed tow bar? Are we worried that tactile parking may damage someone's
• ''Diesel'' Towing caravan 2 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, What is going on with diesel ?!?! I need to tow a caravan and dont see any other alternatives to a diesel car..... Am I correct in thinking that if I was to purchase a 2016 registration plate '66' diesel car: 1.) - It will be Euro 6 compliant
• Tow Ball Mounted Cycle Carrier 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I need to get a tow ball fitted to my C4 Picasso so I can mount a cycle carrier (can't use one that hangs off the hatch back and I don't want a roof one) Question is........do I need to have electrics fitted for a light board. The rear lights on the C4 Picasso are quite high up and are right
• How fast is it safe to tow? 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  them, still doing 45 ish there was a 15 foot tow rope between them. What kind of mind thinks that is safe?
• In the US they tow 'em away & sell 'em ! 2 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just listened to a slot on the news about Philadelphia where they introduced a policy of towing away/confiscating and auctioning cars belonging to people who have flouted the law e.g. by having no insurance, driving licence, outstanding fines etc. It strikes me that we're far too lenient
• Astra Club Esatate 2001 automatic - Towing 8 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Thinking of purcasing a caravan with a weight of 1200kg. I understand the curb weight of the car is 1250kg. Do you think this would be ok? Stevefg...
• VW - Towing in Brent 12 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  to pay the fine, only to find that the car had been towed to a pound.  Brent parking people are saying that they are entitled to tow a car if it is not moved within 30 minutes of receiving a ticket...  Can this be legal? Anyone receiving a ticket reasonably assumes that they have
• Tow Ball Bike Carrier - Confidence 23 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  So, having forked out to have a tow bar fitted to the Golf, and getting a Thule Ride On 3 bike carrier, I loaded it up this morning and took self and wifey off to Southend seafront. The whole sh'bang was easy to fit, tighten and load/fix bikes onto and we then drove off, Ye G*ds, my eyes were
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  What's a good petrol car for towing a caravan? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of getting a petrol vehicle about 2.0 litre that's capable of towing a medium-sized caravan. It would need to be in the region of £12/13k....
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  Why does my engine coolant light come on when I tow my caravan? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0. When towing my caravan the engine coolant light came on with loss of power, after a minute or so the power returned and the...
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  Stop start technology - what are the mechanical long term effects? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on the mechanical long term effects of stop start technology ? Not with standing modern engine oils being better, and environmental...
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  Need a used 4x4 for towing - What do you recommend? 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £12,000 to spend on a used 4x4 for towing a 1.5 tonne boat. I have short listed the Honda CR-V and Land Rover Freelander 2. What would be your recommendation...
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  Need a used car to tow a caravan 31 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 11 year old Audi A4 2.0 diesel, which has given excellent service. I want a good driver's car that is compact and not an SUV. The...
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  Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready...
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  Issues with my Mondeo turbo when towing? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I tow my caravan and the engine is hot if I slow down then put my foot back on the accelerator it feels like "turbo lag" before the engine responds....
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  Getting rid of a second car 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg...
• B Category Driving Licence 26 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  It suprises me how few people know about the rules regarding towing for people who passed their driving test after 1st Jan 1997. I passed myself in 1998 and a couple of years back bought a caravan. I was not aware at the time that the gross weight of the outfit, (car & trailer) has
• Meanwhile in Florida 24 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Whoops! Jeep Wrangler Engine Explodes After Owner Tows Vehicle In Gear And Revs It To 50,000 RPM  https://www.thedrive.com/news/39794/rv-driver-annihilates-their-new-jeep-wrangler-by-flat-towing-it-in-4-low
• Skoda Octavia - Suitability to tow a caravan weighing 1300kg mtplm 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I am planning to buy a Skoda Octavia 2 litre diesel auto 140 hp Any comments please