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• Transit Axle Ratio 16 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I am about to order a new Transit Chassis Cab LWB with twin rear wheels to be made into a motorhome. There are 2 choices of rear axle ratio:- 3.77 and 4.27, each giving a different GTM. I have been told that one ratio would be better for towing and the other better for motorway travel. Can
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  What happens if an electric vehicle loses charge on a motorway? 26 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What happens if an electric car loses charge on a motorway? Can a breakdown company do a rapid charge from one of their vans? Does the car need to be towed/transported...
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  My car doesn't meet the Ultra Low Emissions Zone standards - what car do you recommend I buy to tow a 1420kg caravan? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I live in London within a mile of the proposed new extended boundary of the South/North Circular for the ULEZ, due to start in October 2021. I drive a...
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  Would a petrol SUV be okay for towing? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan that has been okay on a mixture of short trips and towing a caravan. We've never experienced any DPF issues, but since...
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  AA refused to tow my untaxed car 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand Mercedes-Benz SLK with a full warranty from a dealer in Bolton. I have not changed my car for some years and I didn't know about...
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  Towbar not approved for my van - any ideas? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking to change my Mitsubishi 4workOutlander van, when Dacia announced a Duster commercial I thought it would be the perfect tool, contrary to...
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  Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and...
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  I got towed for parking in front of a dropped kerb, but it wasn't an entrance to a driveway - can I contest this? 10 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I parked in a street with no restrictions, but was towed away. I was told I parked in front of a dropped kerb. There was no driveway or entrance and no...
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  Need a car comparable to Toyota Land Cruiser V8? 25 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Land Cruiser V8 auto but Toyota are not importing them any longer into the UK. I do a lot of towing quite often with two large horses,...
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  Seven seater advice? 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law needs a reliable 7 seater to cart the kids around in. She has just had to scrap her 1993 Pajero and is in the market for a replacement....
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  2014 Qashqai towbars - when will Nissan resolve the current towbar fault? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  In August I bought a new Nissan Qashqai with a towbar. However, after my money was taken, I was told by the dealer that the Qashqai towbars had a technical...
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  Buying a used auto estate – Mondeo or Insignia? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in the market for a used automatic estate. I’ve set my sights on a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia. I am looking for a car with good economy and towing...
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  Buying a small 4x4 and my sons looking for a 7 seater 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  1. What would you recommend as a small 4x4 which needs to tow as well? approx £3000 so make and model and year? How do you rate a Toyota Rav and if...
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  Alternatives to the Land Rover Discovery? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son has started a business for which he will need to tow a three ton trailer every couple of weeks, they are also expecting their first child in six...
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  Which 4x4 is most suitable for towing two horses in a trailer? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which 4x4 would be the best for me? I need to be able to tow two horses in a trailer and would like a reliable, economical car that will be able to tow...
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  Does my Ford Galaxy have a turbocharger fault? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I pull a large caravan with my 2006 Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI 115ps, within towing regulations. In France on a long hill, not overly steep, there was a big drop...
• Galaxy - Ford galaxy 1.9tdi which version is most reliable 7 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy one on a budget around 3500 with good service history to tow my caravan possibly around the 100000  mark or lower  which ones the most least  To give me the less trouble over the years what should I look  Out for when buying a used one
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  What's the best medium sized van to buy to pull a trailer? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy two 3.5t vans. They will be running very heavy using the entire payload most of the time. Usually long journeys with a mixture of country...
• Toyota Avensis Recall 1 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I have received a recall notice from Toyota concerning problems regarding Tow-Bar fittings, Seemingly the ball joint can crack causing failure. I called local Toyota dealer to inform them that my car has and never has had a Tow-Bar fitted and can they complete the paperwork accordingly so
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  Citroen C Crosser clutch 10 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Am considering buying a used C Crosser. Do I need to be worried about the reports of clutch problems or is it a case of a vocal minority?