Showing results in  Ask HJ [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Which SUV for towing a 650-kilo dinghy? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and...
• 
  Grand Picasso caravan towing 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a used Citroen Grand Picasso 2.0 hdi. Apart from the school run and work commitments we intend to use it for towing our caravan,...
• 
  Need a petrol SUV to tow a horse box - any recommendations? 27 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter needs a car with which to tow her horse box. She currently has a Toyota RAV4 Diesel but because her day-to-day mileage is low, she is having...
• 
  Tows on the whole 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last week you advised someone that a Ford Kuga would be able to tow 2,100kg and indeed the manufacture specification bears this out. The Caravan Club,...
• 
  Advice on towing weights 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a folding caravan that weighs 1100kg but I am finding it difficult to find out whether my 2005 Honda Accord 2.0 Executive Automatic...
• 
  Why won't my Ford Focus retractable tow bar lock in place? 8 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my tow bar not lock into place? A buzzer sounds constantly, too.,
• 
  What reasonably priced hybrid cars can tow up to 750kg? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What reasonably priced hybrid cars can tow up to 750kg?
• 
  Automatic pick up truck for towing caravan? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  HJ advised me to get a D-Max rather than an Amarok to tow caravan: good advice, delighted with it. Now my mate wants a pick up to tow a big twin axle caravan...
• 
  Can I tow with a Honda CR-V hybrid? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can I have a tow bar fitted to a 2022 Honda CR-V hybrid?
• 
  Can you recommend a petrol SUV for towing? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new SUV for towing a caravan, which will weigh about 1600kg. Any recommendations for both economy and CO2 emissions? Diesels are out of the question...
• 
  Will an electric car be able to tow a caravan? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Will electric cars be able to tow a caravan?
• 
  What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric...
• 
  Can I leave a towing eye fitted to the front of a car? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it illegal to leave towing eye fitted to a car?
• 
  What is the best reliable 4x4 for towing a 25ft caravan with double axle? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best reliable 4x4 for towing a 25ft caravan with double axle?
• 
  A cheap used 4x4 to tow 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend in the way of a cheap used 4x4 to tow a boat & trailer, combined weight 15-1600 kg? Must be cheap to buy, fuel consumption less...
• 
  Will my van tow my caravan safely? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can a Ford Tourneo Connect tow a small caravan?
• 
  Can we tow a caravan with our Focus Econetic? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Ford Focus 2013 TDCi with an 'Econetic' badge on the rear. Our owner's manual states that Econetic is not approved for trailer towing. Our V5...
• 
  Do I really need to pay a BMW dealer £3,600 to fit a tow hitch to my 530D? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been quoted £3,600 by a BMW dealer to fit a tow hitch to my BMW 530D GT. I was told the car would have to reprogrammed for towing and electrical...
• 
  Need a 4x4 for towing a horsebox 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a second car, solely for towing a horsebox. We will only be using it once every two weeks or so for distances of between 10 to 100...
• 
  Are there any EVs that are suitable for towing a small trailer? 21 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an electric car that can tow a small trailer for gardening. I have a diesel for distance and can use that for towing but would like to...