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  Which tyres do you recommend for my Land Rover Freelancer 2? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Which mid-tyres would you recommend for my Land Rover Freelander 2 2007? It's used for towing a caravan, no off-road use.
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  Clutch slippage in Mitsubishi Outlander 12 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used (2010) Mitsubishi Outlander last year. I towed my caravan last week and noticed clutch slipping in high gears only. The car has done 30,000...
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  Buying a new 4x4 which would you recommend? 20 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am, finally, looking to change my 2006 Nissan X-Trail diesel which has given me years of trouble free motoring. The new SUV will need to be able to tow...
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  Buying a CR-V auto 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a Honda CR-V i-DTEC auto, 2010, 49,000 miles. Car has towbar and was towing a caravan. Asking price £18,000 from Stratstone Honda...
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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?
• auto or manual 20 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi i have a 2.4 petrol maunal volvo 940 and have bought a caravan - 1100 kgs. It tows the 'van no probs, but i fancy a 3 litre auto Volvo 960 Estate / V90 - the 3 litre is about 150 kgs heavier too. Will be auto box be OK towing the 'van? Not too fussed about feul consumption ta Paul {Forest
• Towing car 14 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Just looking at ideas. £8000 - £12000 for a decent family car with decent boot GOOD RELIABILITY and be able to pull a caravan, ok fuel economy,Probably...
• BMW X7 - Why such a low tow rating? 21 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  As per HJs review https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/bmw/bmw-x7-xdrive30d-m-sport-2019-road-test/ 2.2 ton rating from a 7 seat SUV? Surely not...
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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...
• Only those with a towbar - Towing 11 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Caravan owners face £2,500 fines for towing 'incorrectly' after major driving law change
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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...
• Ford Tourneo Connect - Ford Tourneo Connect 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  that  diesel TCs have a miniscule towing limit of 1100kg! That's tantamount to checking out a Porsche 911 and being told its top speed is 20mph. Petrol TCs can only pull 900kg and the 7 seat Grand TC is only allowed 845kg
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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...