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• 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.
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  Why is my Ford C-Max speckling my caravan with black spots? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCI Ghia on a 55 plate with the Euro IV engine. When we first had the car, when it was 18 months old, the car went in under warranty...
• 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
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  Will a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class be suitable for towing? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement for my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz C Class CDI Estate, which has been a great car. The car I have been offered is a 5-month-old...
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  Why is my Ford Mondeo juddering? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Powershift experiences gearbox judder when cold. I have owned the car for six months and it has covered 68,000 miles. I...
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  Mazda CX-5 - which tyres are best for towing? 7 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I really like my Mazda CX-5 Sport 175 Auto which I use for towing a 1500kg caravan. The tyres (Toyo Proxes R36 225/55R19 99V) will soon require replacing...
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  Renault Scenic - which model is best? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2010 Renault Scenic Privilege 1.9 diesel as opposed to a 1.5 diesel model. Can you tell me which would be better for towing a...
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  Which car do you recommend for towing a horsebox and carrying four children? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 petrol 2.4-litre Volvo XC90 with 60,000 on the clock. My dear wife recently put a tow bar on it to pull the recently-acquired two horses...
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  Advice on a tow car - Yeti or CR-V? 21 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a leased A4 Avant 9 - my 4th - that is going back at end of Aug 2011. I will not be doing the high mileage, 30,000 per year in the future as...
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  Automatic towster 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda CRV diesel since Mar 2007, the latest model. I think that it is the best car that I've owned over the last 50 years. I have decided...
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  Should I buy a diesel car? 27 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it smart to buy a diesel car?
• 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
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  Buying an AWD SUV - what would you recommend? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in a position where I need to replace my Suzuki Grand Vitara with a similar SUV or 4x4. I need something which can seat five adults, has 4x4 or AWD...
• 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
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  Which car to town a heavy caravan? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £7000 but don't want to spend it all. I need a car to go to work and back (10 miles) and tow a 1475 weight caravan.
• 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